Finished26-05-22 ~ 26-05-25

Hwaseong Boating Festival

Name: Hwaseong Boating Festival (화성 뱃놀이 축제)
Start: 2026-05-22
End: 2026-05-25
Location: Jeongok Port, Hwaseong

🌐 화성 뱃놀이 축제

📍 5, Jeongokhang-ro, Seosin-myeon, Manse-gu, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Introduction

The Hwaseong Boating Festival, Hwaseong’s signature festival, is the largest marine cultural event in the Seoul metropolitan area. Visitors can experience a variety of activities on the waters of the West Sea, including sailing yachts, powerboats, marine cable cars, and the Voyage of the Pungnyudan. The festival also features the Messengers of the Wind dance parade, showcasing the energy and enthusiasm of local residents, as well as spectacular performances and fireworks that light up the night sky. From mudflat ecology programs and traditional fish-trap experiences to a large beach playground and marine plogging, the festival offers a diverse range of attractions and activities both on land and at sea.

Telephone

+82-31-290-4689 (Hwaseong-si)

Homepage

hs-boatingfestival.com/

🗺 Location

5, Jeongokhang-ro, Seosin-myeon, Manse-gu, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do

✏ Details

Introduction

Hwaseong Boating Festival is a maritime cultural festival held at Jeongok Port, the closest port to Seoul. Jeongok Port is just over a two-hour distance from Seoul by public transportation and is beloved by couples for its beautiful sunsets. The festival offers a full day of diverse sea-related experiences, including sailing yachts, powerboats, marine cable cars, sea fishing village experiences, and non-motorized watercraft activities. The festival also features an EDM party by the sea at night, dance performances by residents, plogging, and concerts, providing plenty of entertainment.

◎Tip
The picturesque sunsets at Jeongok Port are frequently featured in Korean TV shows, making it a perfect spot for capturing memorable photos. Be sure to try various angles and settings for the best shots!