It seems like spring with all its cherry blossom festivals was just yesterday, but now we’re already well into December and year-end winter festivals are in full swing. Gyeonggi Province is well known for an abundant supply of distinctive festivals across its 31 unique cities and counties. With 2017 arriving soon, Gyeonggi Province announced its ‘Top 10 Festivals in 2017’.

1. Gapyeong Jarasum International Jazz Festival

Address: Gapyeong-eup, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi Province

Venue: Area around Jarasum Island, Gapyeong-eup

Inquiries: 031-581-2813~4

Website: http://www.jarasumjazz.com/the13th/home/

2. Yeoncheon Jeongok Paleolithic Festival

Address: 1510, Yangyeon-ro, Jeongok-eup, Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi Province

Venue: Area near historic sites in Jeongok-ri, Yeoncheon and Jeongok-eup areas

Inquiries: 031-839-2561~3

Website: http://festival.goosukgi.org/

3. Yeoju Ogok Naru Festival

Address: 7, Silleuksa-gil, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi Province

Venue: Area near the Silleuksa Temple Tourist Zone in Yeoju

Inquiries: 031-887-3716, 3718

Website: http://yjfestival.or.kr/

4. Siheung Gaetgol Festival

Address: 94, Seommal-gil, Siheung-si, Gyeonggi Province

Venue: Siheung Gaetgol Ecological Park

Inquiries: 031-310-6742

Website: http://www.sgfestival.com

5. Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival

Address: 825, Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi Province

Venue: Area near Hwaseong Fortress including Hwaseong Haenggung Temporary Palace square, Suwoncheon, Yeonmudae (Changnyongmun) etc.

Inquiries: 031-290-3633

Website: http://www.swcf.or.kr/?goPage=104

6. Ansan Street Arts Festival

Address: 193, Gwangdeok-daero, Danwon-gu, Ansan-si, Gyeonggi Province

Venue: Ansan Culture Square

Inquiries: 031-481-0530

Website: http://www.ansanfest.com

7. Anseong Namsadang Baudeogi Festival

Address: 198, Namsadang-ro, Bogae-myeon, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi Province

Venue: Anseong Machum Land, downtown Anseong-si area

Inquiries: 031-678-2511~5

Website: http://www.baudeogi.com

8. Bucheon International Comics Festival

Address: 1, Gilju-ro, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi Province

Venue: Korea Manhwa Museum, Bucheon Visual Culture Complex

Inquiries: 032-310-3071

Website: http://www.bicof.com/

9. Paju Jangdan Soybean Festival

Address: 177, Imjingak-ro, Munsan-eup, Paju-si, Gyeonggi Province

Venue: Imjingak Pavilion Square, Paju

Inquiries: 031-940-5288, 5281

Website: http://tour.paju.go.kr

10. Icheon Rice Festival

Address: 167-29, 2697beon-gil, Gyeongchung-daero, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi Province

Venue: Area near Seolbong Park, Icheon

Inquiries: 031-644-4125, 4127

Website: http://www.ricefestival.or.kr/

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