A Journey into the Waves of Year-end Fireworks Coloring the Winter Night at Jangseungpo Port
Introduction
On a winter night racing toward the end of the year, the sea off Jangseungpo Port in Geoje is slowly getting ready to greet the fireworks. Just imagining the moment when colorful lights spread over the cold sea breeze and gentle sound of waves makes even the passing of time seem to pause, filling the air with a quiet thrill.
A Journey into the Waves of Year
Table of Contents
- Guide
- Program Information
- Visit (Planned) Impressions
- Accommodation Recommendations
- Restaurants & Cafés
- Nearby Attractions
- Getting There
- Closing
- Photo Snapshots
- Videos
- Related News
Guide
- Event Name : Jangseungpo Port Year-end Fireworks Festival
- Dates : 2025-12-31 ~ 2025-12-31
- Hours : 16:00 ~ 20:30
- Venue : Waterfront Park area around Jangseungpo Port, 146-12 Jangseung-ro, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do (Jangseungpo-dong)
- Admission : Free
- Hosted/Organized by : Geoje Marine Development & Tourism Corporation
- Inquiries : 055-639-8193
- 16:00 Arrive at Jangseungpo Port Waterfront Park, stroll along the car-free Fireworks Street, and check out the night lights and photo spots.
- 17:00 Spend some relaxed time at the experience booths with tarot readings, New Year wish keyring making, doll and kaleidoscope crafting, and more.
- 18:00 Warm up at the Sharing Warmth Shelter, enjoy some light snacks, and take a look around the tourism promotion booths and prize events.
- 19:00 Move closer to the main stage, enjoy the pre-show performances and opening ceremony, and secure your spot for the fireworks show.
- 19:28 Watch the multimedia fireworks show and three-point fireworks display unfolding over the sea, reflecting on the past year and thinking of wishes for the New Year.
- 20:00 Enjoy the post-show band busking performance, then take your time appreciating the night views nearby while the crowds disperse before heading home.
Since winter nights can feel very cold, it’s helpful to check the location of the Sharing Warmth Shelter in advance.
The Jangseungpo Port Year-end Fireworks Festival is a free fireworks event held every December 31 at the Jangseungpo Port Waterfront Park area in Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do. A multimedia fireworks show, performances, New Year-themed experience booths, and a car-free Fireworks Street come together in a variety of side events that light up the last night of the year.
Fireworks and night illuminations over the waterfront park facing the sea, together with local cultural and artistic performances, create a place where you can look back on the year and share hopes for the New Year with your loved ones. Citizens and travelers stand shoulder to shoulder, feeling a special sense of emotion in the atmosphere of the winter sea.
Program Information
A variety of local cultural and artistic performances, including trot and band performances, are planned. It’s a great way to ease into the festive mood with music on the last night of the year.
The official opening ceremony at Jangseungpo Port marks the real beginning of the year-end fireworks festival. The emcee’s hosting is accompanied by messages of encouragement toward the coming New Year.
A multimedia fireworks show combining music, video, and various special effects will adorn the sea before Jangseungpo. With a three-point fireworks display, it tells the stories of hope, love, harmony, and leap forward, brilliantly coloring the sky and sea.
After the fireworks show, small-scale performances, including band busking, will continue. You can slowly cool down from the excitement of the festival while listening to music in the lingering night air.
Five experience booths will operate, including tarot readings, New Year wish keyring making, and doll and kaleidoscope crafting. It’s not just a festival to watch with your eyes, but a place where you can take part yourself and create your own memories.
The car-free Fireworks Street section is enhanced with night illuminations, making it a safe and leisurely place for a stroll. You can also tie up wish notes for the New Year and share your hopes with the people you care about.
The Sharing Warmth Shelter, prepared for the cold winter night, offers a place to warm up and take a break. It is especially useful for families with children and visitors staying for a long time.
Promotion booths with a wide range of tourist information about Geoje, along with prize events, will be in operation. It’s a good chance to plan your next trip to Geoje while enjoying the festival.
The fireworks start around 7:28 p.m., so if you arrive in time for the pre-show performances and secure your spot, you’ll be able to relax and enjoy the show.
As many visitors come to this festival, it’s best to use the free shuttle buses and check traffic control sections and temporary parking lots in advance when planning your route.
Because of the coastal environment, it can feel much colder than the actual temperature. Bringing hand warmers, gloves, and blankets, and checking the Warmth Shelter location in advance will help you enjoy the show more comfortably.
Using the free shuttle buses can ease parking concerns.
With hand warmers and a blanket, even long viewing times will feel much more comfortable.
Visit (Planned) Impressions
Today is December 11, 2025, and with about 20 days left until the Jangseungpo Port Year-end Fireworks Festival (scheduled for 2025-12-31), I’m getting ready to visit and letting my expectations run high. The festival is set to take place in the Jangseungpo Port Waterfront Park area in Geoje, and I can already picture the fireworks bursting through the darkness beyond the horizon, merging beautifully with the rippling silhouette of the sea below. Thinking about the pre-show performances that will lead from the festival entrance, gradually gathering the atmosphere into one with lights and music, even the late afternoon air feels a little different.
A colorful lineup of programs awaits, from the upcoming opening ceremony and full-scale fireworks production to the post-show performances, along with experience booths that promise not only things to see but the fun of taking part. Imagining the feel of the crisp, clear winter night air as the fireworks explode—the smell of gunpowder, people’s gasps, and the sea breeze mixing and reaching the very surface of my skin—makes this moment, which has not yet arrived, already feel nostalgic. Since it’s a festival by the sea, I also think it would be best to arrive not too late, walk through the venue once to get a feel for the layout, and pick out a favorite viewing spot in advance.
Because the festival is held in a waterfront park right next to the sea, the lights will gently reflect on the night sea along every path, with the sound of waves like background music setting the mood. There will likely be warm drinks and winter snacks like roasted chestnuts scattered throughout the venue to ward off the cold, and I expect the sight of people’s laughter and greetings, families and couples holding hands and looking up together at the fireworks-lit sky, will remain as an unforgettable scene. There will probably be many moments I’ll want to capture in photos, so I plan to bring plenty of battery and storage space.
Accommodation Recommendations
To enjoy the Jangseungpo Port Year-end Fireworks Festival at an easy pace, it’s best to book nearby accommodation in advance. From places close to Jangseungpo Port Waterfront Park to those convenient for touring Geoje’s major attractions, consider your route and accessibility when choosing.
29 Jangseungporo 2-gil, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do (Jangseungpo-dong)
A walkable-distance stay very close to Jangseungpo Port, making it convenient to head back right after the festival.
You can pack light and walk back, so it’s great for enjoying the fireworks until late.
Distance: 0.2km
54 Sodong 4-gil, Irun-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
A pension in the quiet Irun-myeon area, ideal for relaxing with views of the Geoje sea.
It’s a good choice to pair with a scenic drive before or after the festival.
Distance: 3.6km
2631 Geoje-daero, Irun-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
With facilities on par with a branded hotel, it’s suitable when you want a comfortable stay with family or a partner.
Ideal for enjoying both the festival and attractions in eastern Geoje by car.
Distance: 3.8km
35 Okporo 4-gil, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do (Okpo-dong)
Located in the center of Okpo-dong, making it easy to access restaurants and convenience facilities.
A good option when traveling by car and planning to enjoy both the festival and a look around downtown.
Distance: 3.8km
43 Okposeongan-ro, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do (Okpo-dong)
A city-style hotel suitable not only for business travelers but also for those seeking a reasonably priced stay.
With good accessibility by both public transport and car, it’s convenient for a 2-day, 1-night itinerary.
Distance: 3.8km
536-16 Okpodaecheop-ro, Jangmok-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
A terrace-style pension expected to offer open views, perfect when you want a quiet rest.
A good choice if you plan to head north after the festival.
Distance: 5.5km
2210 Geoje-daero, Irun-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
Located near the Windmill Hill in Irun-myeon, it’s great for enjoying the view and nearby walks.
It fits well with a relaxed schedule of sightseeing by day and the festival by night.
Distance: 6.3km
Rooms can book up quickly around year-end, so it’s safer to reserve in advance.
Restaurants & Cafés
There is a wide range of places around Jangseungpo where you can enjoy meals and snacks before and after the festival. From restaurants near Jangseungpo Port to notable eateries worth visiting while touring eastern Geoje, choose according to your planned route.
2-1 Sinbu-ro 1-gil, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
A place to enjoy Hamheung-style cold noodles, ideal for those who like refreshing noodle dishes.
Close to the festival site, making it a good option for a light meal beforehand.
Distance: 0.4km
19 Aju 1-ro 2-gil, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do (Aju-dong)
A meat restaurant where you can enjoy generous portions of galbi dishes.
If you have an early dinner here before the festival, you can enjoy a more relaxed schedule.
Distance: 3.2km
17-3 Sodong 6-gil, Irun-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do (Beverly Hills Waterfront)
A restaurant where you can enjoy seafood dishes featuring abalone.
A good route is to have a seafood meal during the day and head to the festival at night.
Distance: 3.5km
2 Jiseopo 2-gil, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
A place where you can enjoy hot dishes like oyster rice soup and braised fish.
Perfect for warming up after facing the chilly sea breeze.
Distance: 4.7km
53 Deokpo 5-gil, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
A restaurant specializing in seafood dishes centered on shrimp and clams.
If you visit along with sightseeing in the Deokpo area, you can enjoy both sea views and a good meal.
Distance: 5.2km
33-10 Geojejungang-ro 13-gil, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
A specialty restaurant where you can enjoy cold noodles as a light meal.
Convenient to visit before or after traveling if you’re staying around Gohyeon-dong.
Distance: 9.3km
10 Geojejungang-ro 27-gil, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
A restaurant known for its spicy mushroom stew, great for warming up your body.
A solid choice when you want a hearty meal during a winter trip to Geoje.
Distance: 9.6km
16 Geojejungang-ro 31-gil, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do (Gohyeon-dong)
A meat restaurant perfect for those who love grilled meat.
If you’re staying in Gohyeon-dong and traveling to the festival, it’s worth considering as a dinner spot.
Distance: 9.7km
Around Jangseungpo Port, you’ll find many warm soup dishes that are great for heating up while you eat.
Nearby Attractions
Your day will feel even richer if you enjoy the sea views of eastern Geoje along with the Jangseungpo Port Year-end Fireworks Festival. Within a comfortable distance, you’ll find waterfront parks, walking trails, fortresses, and islands—plan to explore these at a leisurely pace during the day, then focus on the festival at night.
146-12 Jangseung-ro, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
A waterfront park stretching along Jangseungpo Port, ideal for walks and enjoying the night view.
It’s the main festival venue and the best place to see the fireworks over the sea and sky up close.
Distance: 0.0km
Sodong-ri, Irun-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
A walking trail that combines forest and sea, perfect for a leisurely walking trip.
An ideal course for a light daytime walk to loosen up before enjoying the evening festival.
Distance: 2.6km
Jisepo-ri, Irun-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
A fortress overlooking the sea, where you can feel both history and scenery.
With many great photo spots, it’s worth bringing your camera along.
Distance: 3.8km
Ongnim-ri, Irun-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
The dock where boats to Jisimdo depart and arrive, serving as the starting point for island trips.
Separate from the festival, if your schedule allows, it’s nice to combine it with an island outing.
Distance: 5.8km
Gujora-ri, Irun-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
A coastal walking path with stunning views, perfect for listening to the sound of the wind as you walk.
If you walk here at sunset, you’ll be treated to impressive views of the sea bathed in evening light.
Distance: 7.4km
73 Gujora-ro, Irun-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
A harbor where tour boats operate, known for its beautiful surrounding scenery.
You can enjoy a harbor walk or a tour boat ride during the day, then head to the festival in the evening.
Distance: 7.5km
Gujora-ri, Irun-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
A small island floating in the middle of the Geoje sea, with outstanding surrounding views.
On clear days, it’s a great place to take scenic photos of the blue sea and island together.
Distance: 7.9km
195-1 Gucheon-ri, Dongbu-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
A park themed around nature and ecology, ideal for walking and relaxing.
A great course for family travelers to visit with children.
Distance: 9.1km
For coastal walking trails, visiting before sunset will give you the most satisfying photos and views.
Getting There
Public Transportation — Around six free shuttle buses are planned to operate on the day of the festival, and based on official announcements, the use of public transport and shuttle buses is recommended. If you check bus stops and shuttle boarding and drop-off points in advance, getting around will be much easier.
By Car — If you are driving, temporary parking lots will be available near Jangseungpo Port Waterfront Park. The Culture & Arts Center, Jangseungpo Cruise Terminal, former passenger ship terminal, and the Suhyup wharf are being guided as main parking locations. Considering traffic control sections and peak congestion times, it’s better to arrive a little early on the day of the event.
Checking temporary parking locations and shuttle bus information ahead of time will make your movements much more comfortable.
Closing
The year-end fireworks that fill the winter night sky over Jangseungpo Port offer a moment that gently wraps up your memories of the year. Amid the scene of shimmering lights over the sea, music, and people’s exclamations, you can quietly reflect on the days gone by and calmly paint your wishes for the coming New Year in your heart.
Just setting foot in Jangseungpo Port Waterfront Park will naturally bring the air and excitement of year-end to you. If you share small wishes with your loved ones and spend the last night of the year together against the backdrop of the winter sea, the closing days of this year will remain in your memory all the warmer.
