Ganghwa and Cheorwon · DMZ wellness festival
2026 DMZ Peace Festa
September 12–27, 2026
- Dates
- September 12–27, 2026
- Hours
- Ganghwa from 10 a.m.; Cheorwon 3–10 p.m.
- Admission
- Free
- Booking
- Required for selected programs
- Venue
- Hwagae Garden on Gyodong Island and Cheorwon History Park
- Address
- 471 Gyodongdong-ro, Gyodong-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
Plan a few nearby stops
Traditional marketGanghwa-gun · about 19 km awayGanghwa Pungmul MarketThis market opens daily, with the five-day market added on dates ending in 2 and 7.View market details Island gardenMain Ganghwa venueHwagae GardenWalk the garden and observatory route before the scheduled peace programs begin.View details DMZ viewpointA separate Ganghwa stopGanghwa Peace ObservatoryAdd a border viewpoint if identification and access conditions allow.View details Hotels near the festival
Ganghwa-eup, Gyodong Island, and northern Ganghwa
View staysChoose one region and reserve limited programs first
Do not combine both regions in one day
Ganghwa and Cheorwon run separate programs far apart; choose the location that matches your itinerary.
Reserve in advance
Guided walks, backpacking, and selected wellness activities can require registration before arrival.
Carry identification
Border-area programs may require identity checks, so bring a passport or accepted government identification.
A relay festival connecting communities along the DMZ
At a glance
DMZ Peace Festa links border tourism in Ganghwa and Cheorwon through nature, local stories, reflection, and wellness.
What to expect
Programs include peace walks, busking, sound walks, movement sessions, local-market tours, backpacking, and silent disco.
Before you go
Admission is free, but some activities require advance booking. Check the location, identification rules, and weather notice for your program.
