Gamaksan Flower & Star Festival 2026: Geochang's Autumn Wind Farm Blooms

If you're planning a trip to Geochang in autumn,

Gamaksan Wind Farm's Byeolbaram Hill in Geochang

is definitely a place worth checking out.

With purple aster chrysanthemums

and colossal wind turbines harmonizing,

you can experience a landscape

that's hard to find at other autumn flower destinations.

My family also took a day trip to Geochang

during last year's Chuseok holiday.

The first autumn spot we headed to in Geochang

was none other than Gamaksan Byeolbaram Hill.

This year, the 6th Gamaksan Flower Star Journey festival will also take place.

The festival period for 2026 is

from September 18th to October 11th,

and it will be held at Gamaksan Byeolbaram Hill in Geochang-gun, Gyeongnam.

Operating hours are from 7 AM to 7 PM.

This year, especially, if you want to drive your own car

up to the event venue,

advance vehicle reservation is essential.

Unreserved vehicles should park at the Geochang Advanced Industrial Complex

and then use the shuttle bus, which costs ~$2 for a round trip.

Make sure to check this before you depart.

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When I visited during the Chuseok holiday,

Parking alone took a while.

Even when I visited last year,

the Gamaksan Flower Star Journey festival was in full swing.

With the Chuseok holiday overlapping, there were truly a lot of people,

and I remember it took quite some time

just to get into the parking lot.

So, if you plan to visit this year,

it's best to first check on advance vehicle reservations.

You can make reservations via the link below.

[Gamaksan Flower Star Journey Parking Reservation Link]

If you weren't able to make a reservation, I recommend checking

the parking lot for unreserved vehicles and the shuttle bus usage method

in advance before heading out.

After parking the car and heading towards the flower fields,

there were many white Siberian chrysanthemums blooming at the entrance.

I actually went expecting only aster chrysanthemums,

but the Siberian chrysanthemums were also beautiful and caught my eye for a long time. Haha.

Not just aster chrysanthemums,

but I was able to see a variety of autumn flowers together.

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The Purple Flower Fields Seen from the Observatory

If you walk up a little from the entrance,

you'll find a round, tall observatory.

Personally, if you're going to Gamaksan,

it's a place I highly recommend climbing up to first.

Looking down from above,

amidst the green landscape,

a wide field of purple aster chrysanthemums stretched out.

Even though the sky was very cloudy on the day we visited,

the color of the flowers was incredibly vibrant.

However, due to the clouds and fog,

not being able to properly see the distant mountain scenery

is still a bit regrettable when I think about it now.

If you want to capture the flower fields, wind turbines,

and wide-open views in your photos,

make sure to check the weather along with the blooming conditions.

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Through the Reed Fields and Into the Aster Chrysanthemum Fields

Around the observatory,

there was also a path where you could walk through the reed fields.

As I walked along the narrow path,

it felt like walking through a small maze,

offering a different kind of enjoyment compared to the flower fields.

After passing through the reed fields, we truly

entered the aster chrysanthemum fields.

The aster chrysanthemums seen up close

had a much more vivid purple color than I had imagined.

My family also spent a long time

taking photos among the flower fields.

Since the purple is so vibrant,

if you wear bright clothes like white,

your photos will turn out amazing! 😉

Keep this in mind if you want to capture some life-of-a-lifetime shots at Gamaksan Mountain!

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Wind Turbines and Aster Flowers:

A Unique Landscape

My biggest reason for recommending Gamaksan Mountain

as a must-visit autumn destination in Geochang

isn't just because the flowers are pretty.

At Byeolbaram Hill, 900m above sea level,

the sight of giant wind turbines and vibrant purple aster flowers

creating a landscape together was truly impressive.

It's a combination you don't often see in a typical flower garden,

so Gamaksan definitely has its own unique vibe.

You can enjoy the panoramic view from the observatory,

or take photos with the wind turbines as your backdrop right from within the flower fields. Both are fantastic!

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Byeolkkot Market Fish Cakes on a Chilly Day

A Byeolkkot Market was also open on one side of the festival grounds.

My family and I were enjoying the flower viewing when we decided to grab some snacks.

We bought some warm fish cakes (eomuk),

and perhaps because it was a cloudy and chilly day, they tasted even more delicious!

Based on last year's festival when I visited,

one skewer of fish cake was ~$1.

The types of food and prices might change this year,

so please only use this as a reference for that time.

This year, in addition to the Flower & Star Market,

there will be local food and agricultural specialties for sale,

busking performances, other shows, a stamp tour, and more.

They say a variety of exciting activities will be running!

In the evenings, there will be media facade projections

and starlight illuminations,

so you can expect a completely different atmosphere from the daytime.

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Starting from Gamaksan Mountain:

A Geochang Day Trip Itinerary

My family didn't end our trip at Gamaksan Mountain.

Gamaksan Wind Farm

Geochang Anti-Aging Healing Land Y-Shaped Suspension Bridge

Gajo-myeon Modeun Restaurant & Bau Cafe

Gajo Hot Spring Foot Bath

We traveled this route, and our day was quite packed and fulfilling!

If you're planning a day trip to Geochang,

consider this route: enjoy the autumn flowers at Gamaksan in the morning,

then continue to Anti-Aging Healing Land

and Gajo-myeon.

Having visited myself, I realized that Gamaksan offers more than just aster flowers;

you can also enjoy Gujeolcho (Siberian Chrysanthemum) and silver grass (eoksae),

along with the observatory and wind turbines, all at once.

What truly sticks in my memory is the vivid purple flower field,

which was stunning even on a cloudy day.

If you're looking to enjoy autumn flowers, a pleasant stroll, and beautiful photo opportunities all together,

definitely add Gamaksan Flower Star Travel to your itinerary as a must-visit autumn spot in Geochang.

This year's festival runs from September 18th,

to October 11th, 2026.

Before your visit, be sure to check the aster flower blooming status and the weather,

and if you're driving, don't forget to make a vehicle reservation in advance!

[Gamaksan Flower Star Travel Vehicle Reservation Link]