Chungcheong

Boryeong

Boryeong is best known for its annual Mud Festival at Daecheon Beach, where millions of visitors roll in mineral-rich mud every July. Beyond the festival, the wide sandy beach and nearby islands offer a laid-back West Sea coastal experience.

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Travel Information

Best Time to Visit

July for the Boryeong Mud Festival, or June and September for uncrowded beach time with warm weather

From Seoul

Express Bus ~2h

Local Food

Ggotge (Blue Crab), Gulbap (Oyster Rice)

Top things to see in Boryeong

1Daecheon Beach
2Boryeong Mud Festival
3Muchangpo Beach
4Sapido Island
5Boryeong Coal Museum
6Oeyon Island
7Seongju-ri Beach
8Jukdo Island

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Frequently Asked Questions about Boryeong

When is the Boryeong Mud Festival?
The festival typically runs for about 10 days in mid-July. Events include mud wrestling, mud slides, mud baths, and live music on Daecheon Beach. It's one of Korea's biggest festivals and draws over a million visitors annually.
How do I get to Boryeong?
Trains from Seoul's Yongsan Station to Daecheon Station take about 2.5 hours. Express buses from Seoul's Nambu Terminal take about 2 hours. During the Mud Festival, special shuttle buses run from Daecheon Station to the beach.
What else is there to do in Boryeong?
Take a ferry to Sapsi Island or Wonsando for quiet beaches and seafood. Visit the Boryeong Mud Experience Center year-round for mud-based skin treatments. The coastal drive south toward Muchangpo offers dramatic tidal flats and sunset views.

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