Under the autumn sun, pink cosmos flowers stretch endlessly along the Yeongsan River. The waves of flowers swaying in the breeze, combined with the blue river and surrounding mountains, create a picturesque scene.
The '2026 Muntan Cosmos Festival,' organized by Muntan-myeon in Mu-an, will kick off at 6 p.m. on October 9 at the Shikyeongjeong area in Isan-ri.
This festival will fill approximately 18,000 pyeong (about 59,000 square meters) with colorful cosmos flowers, offering residents and visitors a unique autumn experience.
Notably, this event is significant as it is a local festival organized by Muntan-myeon rather than a large-scale tourism festival funded by a substantial budget.
At the festival site, pink, deep pink, and white cosmos flowers form clusters along the riverside, while a tree-lined walking path allows visitors to appreciate the flowers up close and enjoy the autumn atmosphere.
The open landscape along the Yeongsan River, combined with the flower fields and trees, creates a beautiful setting for memorable photographs without the need for artificial structures.
From above, the clusters of cosmos flowers stretch along the river's curves, creating a stunning view. The walking paths through the flower fields and the surrounding natural scenery are expected to attract families, couples, and friends looking for a fall outing.
The festival's charm continues after sunset.
During the day, visitors can enjoy the beauty of nature with the blue sky and pink flower waves, while at night, scenic lighting and fireworks will provide a different kind of autumn romance.
Muntan-myeon aims to make this festival more than just a flower viewing event; it is designed to be a gathering place for residents and a healing space for those from nearby Namak and Oryong new towns to escape their daily routines and relax in nature.
Visitors can stroll along the riverside, admire the autumn flowers, and enjoy the festive atmosphere enhanced by lights and fireworks in the evening.
Choi Jeong-sook, head of Muntan-myeon, stated, "We have prepared a festival centered around cosmos flowers, representing autumn, for the residents of Muntan-myeon, as well as for the people of Mu-an and nearby Namak and Oryong. The beautiful natural scenery of the cosmos and the Yeongsan River will provide a healing place to temporarily set aside the fatigue of daily life."
She added, "During the day, visitors can walk along the beautiful cosmos flower paths, and at night, they can enjoy a special autumn evening with lights and fireworks. We are fully prepared to welcome guests, and they can come and enjoy the beautiful autumn to their heart's content."
Meanwhile, the Shikyeongjeong area in Isan-ri, Muntan-myeon, is a place where visitors can closely appreciate the stunning natural scenery of the Yeongsan River, and it is expected that this cosmos festival will showcase new possibilities as a fall tourist destination for the region.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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