Maple Tree Forest Path Healing Festival
- Nature & Flowers
- Lights & Fireworks
- Tradition & History
1 Independence Memorial Hall Road, Mokcheon-eup, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
Festival dates
D+30Thu, Oct 15, 2026 – Sun, Nov 15, 2026
32 days · Ongoing
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Things to do
- Hours
- 18:00~21:00
- Venue
- Independence Hall of Korea Maple Tree Forest Path, House of the Nation
- Program
- 1. Main Program - Night Opening of the Maple Tree Forest Path 2. Supplementary Programs - Leaving Footprints on the Maple Tree Wetland Path, Media Facade at the Tower of the Nation, Cultural Performances 3. Consumer Participation Programs - Leaving Footprints on the Maple Tree Forest Path, Permanent Photo Zone on the Maple Tree Forest Path, Glow-in-the-Dark Face Painting, Sseuk-Sseuk Zone 4. Other Content - Large-scale Hosting Events, Regional Co-prosperity Sales Exhibition, Performances by the Taekwondo Promotion Foundation, etc.
- Admission
- Free
- Contact
- 041-560-0114
- Website
- Visit
- Source
- Korea Tourism Organization
The Maple Tree Forest Path at the Independence Hall of Korea is a representative autumn attraction in Cheonan, a walking trail spanning approximately 3.2 km where thousands of maple trees form a tunnel. The Independence Hall Maple Tree Forest Path Healing Festival, held every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from October 16 to November 15, is a cultural event that combines the natural scenery and history of the Independence Hall area during the autumn season. During the festival, walking courses centered around the crimson-tinged maple forest path are opened for viewing nature, accompanied by a variety of cultural events. Nighttime guided tours are offered at the Exhibition Park of Demolished Materials from the Japanese Colonial Government Building to convey historical lessons and the spirit of independence. Special nighttime landscape lighting is installed to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Baekbeom Kim Gu, and a media facade incorporating the latest media art is displayed against the backdrop of the Tower of the Nation, providing visitors with unique nighttime attractions. The festival offers a cultural space where daytime forest healing is combined with nighttime lighting, media art, and historical commentary. As such, it is a comprehensive healing festival that combines relaxation in nature with historically symbolic spaces, allowing all generations to enjoy it together.