Danyang Ondal Culture Festival
Oct 3 – Oct 5, 2026 · Chungcheongbuk-do
Overview
The Danyang Ondal Culture Festival is a representative history-themed cultural festival held every October in Danyang-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do, based on the beautiful legend of the Goguryeo hero General Ondal and Princess Pyeonggang. At the festival site, a variety of programs unfold, including the grand departure ceremony of General Ondal and the victory parade, a tour of Ondalsanseong (Ondal Mountain Fortress) where visitors can directly experience the historic site, and a Goguryeo marketplace street showing what daily life was like at the time. There are also abundant offerings such as Goguryeo costume experiences, various hands-on programs based on the Goguryeo era, and traditional folk games the whole family can enjoy. Throughout the Ondal Tourist Site area, visitors encounter the spirit of Goguryeo with all five senses, coming face to face with a scene from history as vividly as if it were alive.
Why go
This festival in Danyang brings the Goguryeo-era legend of General Ondal and Princess Pyeonggang to life with a departure ceremony and victory parade, tours of Ondalsanseong (Ondal Mountain Fortress), and a recreated Goguryeo marketplace street. It's a hands-on, history-themed event with costume experiences and traditional folk games suited to all ages.
Getting there from Seoul
There is no direct KTX to Danyang, so the usual options are an intercity/express bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal or a train on the Jungang Line from Cheongnyangni Station to Danyang Station. From Danyang town, take a local bus or taxi to the Ondal Tourist Site in Yeongchun-myeon, where the festival is held.
Tips
- Book onward bus or train tickets in advance, as the festival falls on an early October weekend when transport can fill up.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes, since visiting Ondalsanseong (Ondal Mountain Fortress) involves a hike up the mountain site.
- Try the Goguryeo costume experience and hands-on programs for a more immersive visit, especially with kids.
Best for: history buffs, families, photographers, culture enthusiasts.
Photos
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
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