Winter · Jung-⁠gu, Seoul

Seoul Lantern Festival

서울빛초롱축제

Walk Cheonggyecheon stream at night past large lantern installations lit along the water, from Cheonggye Plaza to Samil Bridge.

Admit one 11Dec 2026 to 31 Jan 2027 11 Dec – 31 Jan

Glowing lantern figures of Joseon courtiers in hanbok standing along Cheonggyecheon stream at night, with office towers behind — Lantern Sculptures at the 2019 Seoul Lantern Festival.jpg · Ethan Doyle White Photo credit

Dates

Published 2026⁠–⁠27 dates · 11 December 2026 to 31 January 2027, daily 18:00 to 23:00. Free.

Venue

Cheonggyecheon stream, Cheonggye Plaza to Samil Bridge, Taepyeongno 1-⁠ga, Jung-⁠gu

서울특별시 중구 태평로1가 1 청계천(청계광장 ~ 삼일교)

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Getting there

Take the subway to Gwanghwamun Station, use Exit 5 and walk to Cheonggye Plaza; the lanterns start at the stream’s source and run east to Samil Bridge.

Getting back

Walk on to Gwangjang Market or return to Gwanghwamun Station; check your last subway before a late visit.

Official visitor information

Korea Tourism Organization · 2026⁠–⁠27 dates, hours, venue and organiser (Seoul Tourism Organization)

Dates and programmes come from the organisers. Check the official notice before you travel.