Seoul Lantern Festival
A spectacular winter light festival illuminating Cheonggyecheon Stream with 500+ traditional hanji paper lanterns, modern LED installations, and kinetic art, creating a magical 1.3km night walk through downtown Seoul.
Seoul Lantern Festival
A spectacular winter light festival illuminating Cheonggyecheon Stream with 500+ traditional hanji paper lanterns, modern LED installations, and kinetic art, creating a magical 1.3km night walk through downtown Seoul.
Location
Cheonggye Plaza to Samilgyo Bridge, Cheonggyecheon Stream, Jung-gu, Seoul
2025 festival: December 12, 2025 – January 18, 2026 (main Cheonggyecheon section, lights 6:00 PM–11:00 PM). Uicheon Stream section ran until January 4. Closed January 5 (Mon). Free admission. Start at Gwanghwamun Station (near Cheonggye Plaza) or Jonggak Station (near Samilgyo Bridge), 5-minute walk. Visit on weekdays for smaller crowds. Next festival expected December 2026.
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