| Dates | 1 Apr – 6 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours | 09:00–18:00 daily per KTO and the organizer (Newsis); two visitor blogs report the grounds reopening 19:00–21:30 for the evening light festival after an 18:00–19:00 break |
| Venue | Nature World, Mageompo (2026 venue)충청남도 태안군 남면 마검포길 200 |
| Admission | Adult, on site: ₩14,000 · Adult, online early-bird: ₩12,000 |
| Previous edition | 2025: 8 Apr – 6 May 2025 |
| Next edition | 2027: Early April to the first week of May 2027 if the pattern holds (12 Apr–7 May 2023, 10 Apr–7 May 2024, 8 Apr–6 May 2025, 1 Apr–6 May 2026, each closing around Children's Day). No 2027 dates or venue had been announced as of 18 October 2026. The 2026 tulip expo and the autumn 2026 flower expo (17 Sep–1 Nov) were both held at Nature World in Mageompo; whether 2027 stays there or returns to Kkotji Beach is not known. |
Program
- Moved from Kkotji Beach to Nature World in the Mageompo area of Namyeon-myeon while the Kkotji grounds hosted the 2026 Taean International Horticulture & Healing Expo (25 Apr–24 May)
- Main display modelled on the gardens of Versailles, planted with what the organizer called its largest-ever number of new tulip varieties and ornamental plants, plus hydrangeas and tropical plants
- Giant new sculpture unveiled as the expo's landmark; partnership agreement with the Dutch tulip-content company IGMPR Services B.V.
- Animal-feeding experience, food trucks and booths promoting and selling Taean horticultural and farm products; flower sculptures, character photo zones, a short suspension bridge and a garden shop
- Eveningsthe year-round Taean Light Festival (LED garden) at the same venue
- After 6 Maythe spring flower garden stayed open for an extended run
Prices
| Item | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Adult, on site | ₩14,000 | |
| Adult, online early-bird | ₩12,000 | Sold until 31 March 2026 through ticket platforms such as WAUG and TimeTicket; book at least one day before the visit |
| Seniors 65+, groups, severely disabled (grades 1–3), veterans, active-duty soldiers | ₩12,000 | Categories as listed by KTO data and a visitor blog |
| Ages 36 months to under 18 | ₩11,000 | |
| Under 36 months | Free | |
| Namyeon-myeon residents | — | 50% off (blog-reported) |
| Electric cart tour of the grounds (adult) | ₩3,000 | ₩2,000 for teenagers (blog-reported) |
Notes on the 2026 edition
Peak bloom ('golden time') was forecast for 15–25 April. A blogger who went on opening day found many beds not yet in flower. No official visitor total found.
About the festival
The Taean World Tulip Festival (태안 세계튤립꽃박람회, officially a 'world tulip flower expo') is Korea's best-known tulip show: about five weeks of millions of tulips in themed coastal gardens in Taean, Chungcheongnam-do, a little over two hours from Seoul by express bus. The 2026 edition ran 1 April–6 May at Nature World in Mageompo, Namyeon-myeon, after nine years (2017–2025) at Korea Flower Park beside Kkotji Beach on Anmyeondo; 2027 dates and venue are not announced, but early April to early May is the pattern. Entry is paid: adult tickets usually cost about ₩12,000–14,000, less for children, teenagers and seniors, and blooms usually peak in mid to late April.
Transport, booking, crowd and accessibility details are on the main Taean World Tulip Festival page, which covers every edition.
Source
Facts checked
18 October 2026, against the sources listed below.