Gwanak Gang Gam-chan Festival
Korean name: 관악강감찬축제
Oct 16 (Fri) ~ Oct 18 (Sun)
Plan · Experience · Discover
- 1Before you come — Check dates, admission and how to get there.
- 2While you're here — See what's happening now from other visitors, collect festival stamps, and find food and stays nearby.
- 3Discover Korea — Get to know Korean culture through its festivals — and find your next favorite.
① Before you go
What to check before your trip.
- Dates
- Oct 16 (Fri) ~ Oct 18 (Sun)
- Hours
- 12:00-21:00
- Admission
- Free
- Venue
- Nakseongdae Park
- Organizer
- Gwanak-gu District
- Contact
- +82-2-828-5765
- Official site
- http://www.ggcfest.com
② When you're here
What it's about, and food and stays around the venue.
About
The Gwanak Gang Gam-chan Festival is Seoul's representative historical and cultural festival, held in Gwanak, a city steeped in history, to commemorate the patriotic spirit and achievements of General Gang Gam-chan, the hero of the Battle of Gwiju. It is not only a representative historical and cultural festival of Seoul held to honor the patriotic spirit of the renowned Goryeo general, but also a representative festival of Gwanak-gu created and enjoyed by its residents.
🍜 Food · 🏨 Stays
Info: Korea Tourism Organization · Kakao Map. Check hours and prices before you go. List your business
③ Discover Korea
Local festivals are one of the easiest ways to meet everyday Korea — regional food, traditional performances, crafts and night markets, and many are free to enter. ALIVE FESTA gathers festivals and events from all 17 provinces and cities of Korea in one place.
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Source: Korea Tourism Organization and local government open data. Dates and prices can change — please check with the organizer before you go.
