Hampyeong Butterfly Festival

함평나비대축제

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Nature & SeasonHampyeong
DatesDates TBA · Usually AprilCheck locally before booking
Duration12 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forSeasonal rites, water traditionsOrganizers bill it as the world's first
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: KRW
CategoryNature & SeasonFestival type
The story

Hampyeong Butterfly Festival in Hampyeong

An eco-tourism festival in rural Hampyeong pairing thousands of live butterflies with blooming canola fields each spring. Running since the late 1990s, it mixes walk-through butterfly greenhouses, insect exhibits, family craft activities, and a farm produce market across more than a million square meters of grounds.

Hampyeong is a small farming county in South Jeolla that turned a rapeseed field into an international tourist draw by adding butterflies.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Organizers bill it as the world's first festival centered on live, free-flying butterflies rather than displays or artwork, staged across more than a million square meters of farmland rather than a single enclosure

02

The mystery stays covered

The overlap of butterfly season with the canola bloom creates a specific, short-lived combination of yellow fields and drifting insects that only exists for a few weeks each spring, drawing photographers and families equally for that narrow window

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Release of live butterflies into open canola fields as the festival's signature format

Water and renewal

Living ritual

paired with an agricultural produce market showcasing Hampyeong's farming economy

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually April

Getting around

Expect wet routes, blocked streets, and slower movement around river, beach, or water zones.

What to wear

Light, breathable clothing for a warm spring day outdoors; comfortable shoes for walking large open grounds; a hat for sun exposure across the flower fields.

Safety

Hampyeong Butterfly Festival is easier with a small bag, charged phone and group plan that survives poor signal.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Hampyeong you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

Public water rituals are often open, but boat, viewing, or activity access may be paid.

Language/currency

KRW

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map35.08 N, 126.54 EOpen in Google Maps

Hampyeong, South Jeolla, South Korea

Nearest airportMWX — Muan
TransportExpect wet routes, blocked streets, and slower movement around river, beach, or water zones.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Hampyeong you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Your Trip Starts Here

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Hampyeong via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Hampyeong, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for April.Compare faresFestival gearLight, breathable clothing for a warm spring day outdoors; comfortable shoes for walking large open grounds; a hat for sun exposure across the flower fields.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for South Korea and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Hampyeong Butterfly Festival?

Hampyeong Butterfly Festival is listed for Past edition: 25 April–6 May 2025. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Hampyeong Butterfly Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Hampyeong, South Korea. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

12 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Hampyeong, South Jeolla, South Korea

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLhampyeong.go.kr
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually April
Source statusOfficial source linked
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