My husband and I spent a public holiday afternoon at the Wonju Yongsugol Autumn Flower Festival (원주 용수골 가을꽃축제) in Gangwon Province. We went near the end of the festival, so tickets were discounted, and the flower fields were still lovely for photos.
Quick background: the festival takes place in Kkotyanggwi Village (꽃양귀비마을). Kkotyanggwi is the Korean name for the corn poppy (also called the red or Flanders poppy). It’s the ornamental kind, not the opium poppy. The village is famous for its spring poppy festival, but poppies bloom in late spring, so you won’t see them at the autumn festival. You can still get a taste of them, though, with poppy-themed treats like poppy ice cream and sikhye (a sweet Korean rice drink).
Here’s what you need to know: hours, admission, the flowers we saw, and where to rest.
🗓️ Dates: September 23 – October 5, 2026 (open every day)
🕚 Hours: 09:00–18:00 (last entry 17:00)
🎟️ Admission: ₩5,000 (middle school students and older) / ₩3,000 (65+, people with mild disabilities, national merit recipients, groups of 20+) / Free (elementary school students and younger, people with severe disabilities, disability groups, local Seogok 4-ri residents, garden plot holders)
📞 033-764-4443 (Kkotyanggwi Village · festival committee)
📍 311 Yongsugol-gil, Panbu-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon State (Yongsugol Kkotyanggwi Village area)
Korean address for taxis and map apps: 강원특별자치도 원주시 판부면 용수골길 311
ⓘ Info checked in October 2026. Hours and prices may change, so check before you go. The 2026 festival ended on October 5.
🔗 Official website원주 꽃양귀비축제, 꽃양귀비마을[2026 제5회 원주용수골 가을꽃 축제 9월 23일 – 10월 5일 개최]
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Our Visit at a Glance
- When we went: Saturday, October 3, 2026 (also a public holiday in Korea), in the afternoon
- Time spent: About 1–1.5 hours
- Crowds: Not crowded at all. Probably because it was the last weekend of the festival
- Getting there & parking: We drove. There are two parking lots (Lot 1 and Lot 2), and we parked easily
- What we paid: ₩3,000 each, an end-of-festival discount from the usual ₩5,000
- Flower condition: Some flowers had faded since it was late in the season, but it was still great for photos
- Toilets: Portable toilets only, but they were fine to use
- Rest spots: Lots of shade and benches near the greenhouse (vinyl tent) where the food is
- Photo spots: A giant rubber duck, a heart sculpture, a big swing, and more
- Who was there: Lots of families, including little ones in strollers
About the Wonju Yongsugol Autumn Flower Festival
The festival takes place in Yongsugol, a small valley village in Panbu-myeon, on the edge of Wonju city. Locals call it Kkotyanggwi Village, which means “Poppy Flower Village.” The village is best known for its spring poppy festival. In autumn, it becomes one of the October festivals in Korea, running from late September into early October.
2026 was the 5th year of the autumn festival. It’s run by the residents themselves. They plant the flowers, look after the fields, and staff the festival. According to local news, ticket money goes back into keeping up the fields and running the village.
The autumn festival started in 2022 as a kind of “double cropping” for flowers. Once the spring poppy season ends, villagers plant autumn flowers in the same fields. I love that idea, honestly.
Admission and Tickets
Regular admission is ₩5,000 for middle schoolers and up. Seniors 65+ and a few other groups pay ₩3,000, and kids in elementary school or younger get in free. That’s a big plus for families.
When we visited near the end of the festival, tickets were discounted to ₩3,000 for everyone. I’m not sure if this happens every year, so don’t count on it. But late-season visits might be a little cheaper.
Last entry is at 5 p.m., even though the festival runs until 6. If you’re coming in the afternoon like we did, plan to arrive before then.
The Flowers We Saw
We saw marigolds, sunflowers, and cosmos. Since it was the last weekend, some patches had already faded. But there were still plenty of colorful spots, and the photos came out great.
According to the official poster, this year’s autumn flowers were zinnias, sunflowers, asters, cosmos, and cockscomb. Local news also mentioned teddy bear sunflowers, yellow cosmos, gaura, and globe amaranth, so what you see depends on when you go.
One heads-up: the official poster says poppies bloom in spring and can’t be seen at the autumn festival. If poppies are your thing, aim for the spring poppy festival in the same village (usually late May to early June).
Photo Spots
There are a lot of photo spots scattered around the fields. My favorites were the cute giant rubber duck, the heart sculpture, and a big swing. Even with some flowers past their peak, we didn’t run out of things to photograph.
Food, Shade, and Toilets
The food area is set up in and around a vinyl greenhouse. There’s plenty of shade and lots of benches nearby, so it was easy to sit and take a break.
We tried the poppy ice cream (₩5,000), and it was really good 😋 It’s the easiest way to “meet” poppies at the autumn festival.
The toilets are portable ones. I know that can sound a bit scary, but we had no problems using them.
A Cute Cat Encounter
There was a cute cat at the festival too! I always get excited when I meet a cat on a trip, so this was a nice surprise.
Wonju Yongsugol Autumn Flower Festival: Our Verdict
The Wonju Yongsugol Autumn Flower Festival is a small, relaxed festival run by the people who actually grow the flowers. We went on a holiday afternoon, and it wasn’t crowded at all. Shade and benches were easy to find, and the photo spots kept us busy.
It’s late in the season, so some flowers had faded. But for ₩3,000, a cute cat, and a tasty poppy ice cream, we had a lovely afternoon. If you want the fullest fields, going earlier in the festival is probably the better bet.
If you’re near Wonju with kids, it’s an easy stop (little ones get in free!).
Berry’s verdict: Pretty zinnias and poppy ice cream at a small village festival. If you’re near Wonju, give it a visit! ★★☆☆☆
Norang’s verdict: They met a cat at the festival. They took photos of the cat. A different cat. ★☆☆☆☆
🍂 More fall trips from Seoul: Anheung Jjinppang (Steamed Bun) Festival · Gongju Day Trip (Temples, Royal Tombs & Chestnut Picking) · Hoengseong Hanwoo Festival
FAQ
When is the Wonju Yongsugol Autumn Flower Festival held?
In 2026, it ran from September 23 to October 5, open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (last entry at 5 p.m.). It has been held around late September to early October. Next year’s dates hadn’t been announced when I wrote this, so check the village’s official Naver blog or Instagram (@yongsugolpoppy).
How much is admission?
Regular admission is ₩5,000 for middle school students and older, and ₩3,000 for seniors 65+ and some other groups. Kids in elementary school or younger get in free. We visited near the end and paid a discounted ₩3,000 each.
Is there parking?
Yes. There are two parking lots (Lot 1 and Lot 2). We drove on a holiday afternoon near the end of the festival and found a spot easily.
Can you see poppies at the autumn festival?
No. Poppies bloom in spring, and the official poster says they can’t be seen at the autumn festival. You can still try poppy-themed treats like poppy ice cream and sikhye. For poppy fields, visit the spring poppy festival in the same village.
Is it good for kids?
Yes. We saw lots of families, including kids in strollers, and children in elementary school or younger get in free. There are fun photo spots like a giant rubber duck and a big swing, plus shaded benches for breaks.
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원주 용수골 가을꽃축제는 어떤 축제?
용수골 꽃양귀비마을에서 열리는 가을꽃축제예요. 꽃양귀비는 봄에 피는 꽃이라 가을 축제에서는 볼 수 없지만, 양귀비 아이스크림이나 식혜 같은 먹거리로 맛볼 수 있어요 ㅋㅋ 올해로 5회째고, 마을 주민분들이 직접 꽃을 심고 가꾸고 운영하는 축제라고 해요.
봄에는 꽃양귀비 축제로 유명한 곳인데요. 봄 축제가 끝난 밭에 가을꽃을 심는 ‘꽃밭 이모작’을 2022년부터 하고 있대요. 입장료 수익은 꽃밭 관리와 마을 운영에 쓰인다고 하니 입장료가 아깝지 않았습니다.
원주 가을꽃축제 입장료와 방문 후기
정가는 중학생 이상 5,000원이에요. 저희는 축제 막바지에 가서 5,000원에서 3,000원으로 할인받았어요 ㅋㅋ 매년 할인하는지는 모르겠지만, 막바지에 가면 이런 행운이 있을 수도 있어요.
초등학생 이하는 무료라서 그런지 유모차 타고 온 아이들도 많고 가족 단위 손님이 정말 많았어요. 공휴일 오후였는데도 붐비지 않았습니다. 축제 막바지라 그런 것 같아요.
저희는 자차로 운전해서 다녀왔어요. 1주차장, 2주차장이 있어서 주차하기 쉬웠습니다 👍 입장 마감이 오후 5시라 오후에 가실 분들은 그 전에 도착하는 게 좋을 거예요.
용수골 가을꽃축제 꽃 상태
저희가 본 꽃은 메리골드, 해바라기, 코스모스였어요. 축제 막바지라 꽃이 진 부분도 있었지만, 사진 찍기에는 훌륭했습니다 👍
공식 포스터에 소개된 올해 가을꽃은 백일홍, 해바라기, 아스타, 코스모스, 맨드라미예요. 가는 시기에 따라 보이는 꽃이 조금씩 다를 것 같아요.
참고로 공식 포스터에도 “꽃양귀비 개화시기는 봄이라 가을꽃축제에서는 꽃양귀비를 관람할 수 없다”고 안내되어 있어요. 양귀비 꽃밭이 목적이라면 봄 축제를 노려 보세요.
원주 가볼만한곳 용수골 포토존
포토스팟이 진~~~짜 많아요 ㅋㅋㅋ 귀여운 러버덕도 있고, 하트 조형물도 있고, 큰 그네도 있었어요. 꽃이 좀 져도 사진 찍을 거리가 많아서 지루하지 않았습니다.
양귀비 아이스크림과 쉴 곳, 화장실
먹거리는 비닐하우스 쪽에 모여 있어요. 그 근처에 그늘이랑 벤치가 많아서 편하게 쉴 수 있었어요.
양귀비 아이스크림(5,000원)을 먹었는데 맛있었어요 😋 꽃양귀비마을다운 간식이라 하나쯤 먹어 보는 걸 추천합니다.
화장실은 간이화장실로 있었어요. 간이화장실이라 살짝 걱정했는데 이용하는 데 불편은 없었습니다.
그리고 고양이!
축제장에 귀여운 고양이도 있었어요 ㅋㅋ 여행지에서 고양이를 만나면 괜히 기분이 좋아지잖아요. 꽃 보러 갔다가 고양이까지 보고 왔습니다.
원주 용수골 가을꽃축제 총평
주민분들이 직접 꾸린 아담하고 여유로운 꽃축제였어요. 공휴일 오후였는데도 붐비지 않았고, 그늘과 벤치가 많아서 쉬엄쉬엄 다니기 좋았어요.
막바지라 꽃이 진 곳도 있었지만, 3,000원에 꽃 구경하고 양귀비 아이스크림 먹고 고양이까지 봤으니 만족합니다 ㅋㅋ 꽃이 가득한 걸 보고 싶다면 축제 초반에 가는 게 더 좋을 것 같아요.
원주 근처에 있다면 아이랑 가볍게 들르기 좋아요.
베리의 한 줄 평: 백일홍 꽃밭이랑 양귀비 아이스크림이 좋았어요. 원주 근처에 있다면 방문해 보세요! ★★☆☆☆
노랑이의 한 줄 평: 축제에서 고양이를 만났다고? 사진까지 찍었다고? 나 말고 다른 고양이를?? 용서 못 한다냥 ★☆☆☆☆
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