🚌 Mungyeong Day Trip: Discover Nature & Traditional Festival

🍇 Mungyeong Omija Festival – Korea’s Five-Flavored Berry Celebration

Omija (오미자) literally means “five-flavor berry.”
This small red fruit is unique to Korea and famous for combining sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and spicy tastes all at once. It has been used for centuries in Korean teas, drinks, and medicine — believed to refresh the body, cool the heat of summer, and even strengthen the lungs.

🎉 What Happens at the Festival

Held every year in Mungyeong, the hometown of omija, the festival is a lively mix of food, culture, and local traditions:

🍹 Omija Tasting – Try omija tea, omija punch, ice cream, and even omija cocktails!
🛍 Local Market Stalls – Farmers and artisans sell omija products straight from the source.
🎶 Folk Performances – Traditional music, mask dances, and cultural shows.
🎨 Hands-on Experiences – Make your own omija drinks, crafts, and souvenirs.
📸 Festival Vibe – Streets filled with red decorations, photo zones, and a true Korean local festival atmosphere.

🌟 Why You’ll Love It

A chance to taste one of Korea’s rarest and most unique fruits.
See how Korean people celebrate their regional culture with pride.
Join a festival that’s lively yet not touristy — you’ll really feel part of the local community.
Bring home a story: “I tried the five-flavor berry at its home in Korea.”

👉 Visiting the Omija Festival isn’t just about fruit — it’s about experiencing Korean countryside life, flavors, and traditions all in one place.

1. Overview

📅 Date: Sunday, September 14, 2025
📍 Destination: Mungyeong, Gyeongsangbuk-do
⏳ Duration: One-day trip (07:30 ~ 19:00)
🕗 Departure Time: 07:30 sharp (Late arrivals cannot join)
🚉 Meeting Point: Exit 3, City Hall Station, Seoul

2. Highlights

✨ Explore the historical Mungyeong Saejae Provincial Park & Drama Filming Site

✨ Celebrate local specialties at the Omija Festival (branding experience)

✨ Refresh yourself with Bongmyeongsan Suspension Bridge trekking

✨ Optional lunch: enjoy a Korean traditional “8-dish Sanchae Set Meal”

3. Itinerary

📷 See itinerary image below

4. Included & Not Included

✅ Included

Round-trip private bus
Entrance fees & activities (Mungyeong Saejae, Omija Festival, Suspension Bridge)
Korean & English-speaking guide
Travel insurance
Lunch

❌ Not Included

Personal expenses & snacks
Extra drinks

5. Price

Total (with Meal): 40,000 KRW

6. Payment Methods

💵 Cash Payment: Hanyang Univ. Business Hall, Room 114 (Weekdays 09:00 ~ 18:00)
🌐 PayPal: kople.biz@gmail.com
💳 Bank Transfer (Korea): 7942-14-75362 (Cho Eun-jin)

🍽️ Lunch Option (Optional)

The optional lunch is a Sanchae Set Meal, a traditional Korean 8-dish table meal served at Paldo Restaurant.

Menu: Bibimbap, Doenjang stew (no meat, tofu-based), seasonal vegetable side dishes
Feature: Vegetarian-friendly, suitable for Muslim & Vegan participants

※ Lunch is optional and can be added when booking.

7. Who Should Join?

Exchange students who want to experience Korean tradition & nature
Students looking to make new friends and memories
Anyone who wants a healing one-day cultural trip in Korea

8. Important Notes

Departure at 07:30 sharp (No late arrivals, no refund for being late)
Wear comfortable shoes & outdoor clothes
Bring personal water, hat, or light snacks
Cancellation & Refund Policy: Full refund up to 3 days before departure, no refund afterward.

9. Contact

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Berry festival in local town in Nature & Korea Gate way

Registration

Cancellation Policy / 취소 및 환불 정책

Berry festival in local town in Nature & Korea Gate way

Registration

Cancellation Policy / 취소 및 환불 정책