About this festival
Jeju farmers historically burned old grass on volcanic oreum slopes each spring to clear ticks and renew pasture. The festival formalized the practice in 1997 — today the burn covers an entire oreum hillside in synchronized flame, visible from kilometers away. Plus traditional games, Jeju cuisine, and oreum-climbing daytime events.
Getting there
From Jeju International Airport: 30-40 minutes by taxi or shuttle bus to Saebyeol Oreum. Local bus 282 stops nearby. The night-burn finale is the centerpiece; arrive in late afternoon to climb the oreum first.
If you're not yet fluent in Korean
Dates depend on weather — high winds or rain shift the burn. Verify timing 24-48 hours ahead via the official site or Jeju tourism office. Bring a windproof jacket; oreum-tops are exposed.
Dates by year
- tentative
2027
March 6 – 8, 2027
Source: Manual editorial. Last verified 2026-05-08.