1. Seoul’s Shining Christmas Festival
Seoul is a city that shines in winter. Especially during the Christmas season, various festivals and events are held throughout the country, providing a special experience.
The Cheonggyecheon Lantern Festival is a festival where colorful lanterns decorate Cheonggyecheon to brighten up Seoul at night.
Additionally, ‘Christmas Rest’ is held every year at Lotte World Tower to give the gift of memories. Various festivals and events take place wherever the Christmas season takes place in Seoul.
Here are some major Christmas festivals this season:
- Cheonggyecheon Lantern Festival
The Cheonggyecheon Lantern Festival is an annual summer outdoor party that started in 2009 and has taken its place among the rest of Seoul's parties. At this festival, lanterns of various shapes and sizes are installed throughout Gyecheon, brightening the night sky. They can be sent in a variety of ways, from Korean lanterns to international lanterns, some of which are even temporary programs. In addition, we provide you with not only lanterns, but also various performances, exhibitions, and experience programs.
- Lotte World Christmas Festival
Lotte World brings joy by holding special events during the Christmas season. There are trees, colorful lights, and various performances.
a. Shiny Christmas tree : Christmas season brings a huge tree. This tree shines with numerous lights and is one of the iconic sights of the beautiful Lotte World.
b. Spectacular light show: Lotte World presents a spectacular Christmas light show every evening during the season. This light show can be handled by utilizing Lotte World's architecture and artificial lake, providing a dream-like environment for Santas.
c. Various performances: Lotte World prepares special performances during the Christmas season. You can enjoy performances of various genres, including musicals, musical instruments, and paradis shows.
d. Themed rides and experiences: Lotte World's rides and experience spaces and themes for the Christmas season have changed to provide a more enjoyable experience.
- Seoul Christmas Festival
The Seoul Festival is a large festival that runs every December and is held in Myeong-dong and the Cheonggyecheon area. This event is especially famous for its Christmas lights and decorations, and is an event that brightens up Seoul's winter nights.
a. Spectacular Christmas Lights: Myeongdong and Cheonggyecheon are home to the Christmas season and are illuminated with numerous lights and decorations. Christmas trees and lights everywhere on the streets give the lighthouses a timeless environment.
b. Various Events: The Seoul Christmas Festival offers a variety of events and events beyond the special light festival. A variety of programs are available, including music performances, street experiences, and experience booths.
c. Christmas Market : Christmas Market returns to the streets of Myeongdong. Booths selling a variety of food, souvenirs, Christmas souvenirs, etc. are lined up to create pleasant memories for those who visit.
In addition to this, there are Christmas festivals and events held in areas within Seoul that match the handle of the handle, so I think you can participate in it according to your plan.
2. Cafes and restaurants in Seoul where you can feel the Christmas atmosphere
Seoul is a city full of atmospheric cafes and restaurants. Many cafes and restaurants in this special place during the season are filled with colorful Christmas decorations and Christmas lights, creating a special experience to cherish. Let me introduce a few recommended places.
- Cafes along the Han River
Cafes along the Han River are places where you can enjoy coffee while looking out the window at the Han River, which distinguishes Seoul in winter. In particular, the cafe 'Ttukseom Kim's Coffee' in Itaewon is a beautiful place where you can see the Han River in detail.
- Itaewon Restaurant
Itaewon is famous for its restaurants where you can enjoy dishes of various nationalities. Among these, restaurants such as 'Nora Bar' have special menus for the Christmas season and are proud of their atmosphere.
- Garosu-gil cafes and restaurants
Garosu-gil is a place full of unique cafes and restaurants, trying to create a Christmas atmosphere. In particular, restaurants like 'Maison d'Amy' leave behind beautiful Christmas decorations and delicious memories.
- Bukchon Hanok Village cafes
With the expansion of hanoks and modern cafes, the cafes in Bukchon Hanok Village are the only places where you can feel the Christmas atmosphere. At cafes such as ‘Tea Drinking Madang’,
you can enjoy the special joy of Christmas along with the coziness of a hanok.
3. Christmas shopping in Seoul
Because it's a special season for receiving gifts, it's important to find a great place to spend Christmas. Similar shopping can be found in Seoul.
- Myeongdong Shopping Street
Myeongdong is similar to that of Seoul, with a variety of products including fashion, beauty, and accessories available in one place. Also, during the Christmas season, the streets of Myeong-dong are lit up with colorful lights and you can feel the Christmas atmosphere.
- Gangnam Shopping Street
There are flagship stores of various famous brands, famous brand shops of famous designers, and large communities such as COEX Mall.
- Dongdaemun Fashion Street
Dongdaemun fashion spot is a must-visit place for those interested in fashion to stock up on things. Retail markets and markets are available, and you can purchase a variety of fashion items wholesale at low prices.
- Itaewon Australian Traditional Market
You can buy foreign goods here. In particular, if you are looking for Christmas-related products, take a special look at Itaewon Life Insurance Traditional Market.
- Hongik University entrance street
The area in front of Hongdae is popular with those looking for exclusive and innovatively designed products. In particular, you can find unique gifts that will catch the eye of designers.
In addition, there are many good places if you are looking for other products, such as Insa-dong, Samcheong-dong, and Bukchon Hanok Village.
4. Something similar to Christmas in Seoul
the Christmas season During many seasons, Seoul shines with colorful lights and decorations, and you can feel the Christmas atmosphere at various Christmas locations. Let me introduce a few recommended places.
- Myeongdong Cathedral
Myeongdong Cathedral in Seoul has extra promises for the Christmas season. Christmas decorations are all about bringing Christmas to the fullest.
- Cheonggyecheon
Every season, Cheonggyecheon transforms into a variety of light festivals. Numerous lights around Cheonggyecheon show off Seoul's winter nights, providing a special Christmas.
- Seoul City Hall Plaza
Seoul City Hall Square is filled with Christmas trees and lights, giving off a Christmas vibe. Additionally, various events and performances are held to provide enjoyment to participants.
- Lotte World Lotte
World holds a special light event during the Christmas season and is a great place to feel the Christmas atmosphere. Lotte World's beautiful light event is loved by many people.
- Namsan Seoul Tower
Namsan Seoul Tower can be seen throughout Seoul, and the view is especially spectacular during the Christmas season. The Christmas scenery of Seoul seen from the high position of Namsan Seoul Tower brings back memories.
Seoul is a city that shines even brighter during the Christmas season. Enjoy a special Christmas in Seoul, which has a variety of charms, including colorful festivals and events, atmospheric cafes and restaurants, shopping streets, and beautiful winter scenery.
This concludes the “Christmas in Seoul: Searching for shining festivals and atmospheric attractions”