Free Arboretum Access and Local Festivals in Sejong and Chungnam During the Chuseok Holiday
Perfect for family outings with free access to Chuseok festivals and hands-on events in Sejong and Chungnam Make the most of the holiday by enjoying arboretums, seafood, and media art
To celebrate the Chuseok holiday, festivals and handson events that families can enjoy will be held in the Sejong and South Chungcheong areas. A variety of programs have been prepared, from free admission to arboretums to a seafood festival and national heritage media art.
The Korea Arboreta and Gardens Institute under the Korea Forest Service will offer free admission to the National Baekdudaegan Arboretum, the National Sejong Arboretum, and the National Korean Plant Arboretum until the 27th. However, they will be closed on the 25th, the day of Chuseok.
At the National Baekdudaegan Arboretum, a special exhibition will be held, along with the Baekdusan tiger behavior enrichment program and an ecological briefing on the 26th. At the National Sejong Arboretum, traditional game experiences and an autumn exhibition will be offered, while the National Korean Plant Arboretum will continue its autumn flower week experience program.
At Namdang Port in Hongseong, South Chungcheong, the shrimp festival will run until November 8, where visitors can taste grilled shrimp and seafood. At Jeongnimsa Temple Site in Buyeo, a national heritage media art event will be held until the 27th, showcasing Baekje history and culture through light and video.