Seoul Lantern Festival 2017 at Cheonggyecheon Stream

Seoul Lantern Festival is one of the representative festival of Seoul and is held annually at Cheonggyecheon Stream. Every year, there are about 3 million visitors coming to Cheonggyecheon Plaza to enjoy the bright and beautiful lantern and lights.

Seoul Lantern Festival 2017

This year, Seoul Lantern Festival will be held from 3rd November - 19 November 2017 (17 days) from 5pm to 11pm at Cheonggyecheon Stream. Seoul Lantern Festival 2017 consists of 3 themes. Firstly, it is the "PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games Viewed through Lights from Seoul". Second theme is the "Seoul, Korea & Lanterns of the world". Finally, the third theme is called "Lantern Characters & Artists".

Seoul Lantern Festival 2017

Cheonggyecheon Steam in Autumn

During the Autumn, Cheonggyecheon Stream is one of the nicest place for a walk. Since it is a pathway for human, you do not have to worry about cars when you walk on Cheonggyecheon Stream.

Lanterns along Cheonggycheon Stream

Every year, Seoul Lantern Festival has a different theme. This year, specially for PyeongChang 2018, you will be able to find beautiful PyeongChang Olympic Winter Games Lanterns such as figure skating, freestyle skiing, short track & speed skating and many more. Besides that, you can also find cute characters such as pororo and friends, tayo bus, robocar poli, etc. Therefore, this place is also suitable for parents to bring their children for visit.

Photo zone at Seoul Lantern Festival 2017

There will be some photo spots for you to nice photos too.

Lanterns @ Seoul Lantern Festival 

Lanterns @ Seoul Lantern Festival 

You can also experience some program during the festival such as making a wish lantern and releasing it on the water.

Wish Lanterns @ Seoul Lantern Festival 

There is a limited number of wish lanterns sold on site everyday. So be sure to go there early to queue if you wish to make a wish lantern.

Lanterns @ Seoul Lantern Festival

Lanterns @ Seoul Lantern Festival 

< Information about Seoul Lantern Festival 2017 >

Venue : Cheonggyecheon Stream ( Cheonggye Square - Gwansugyo Bridge)
Transportation :
Take Airport Railroad AREX to Seoul Station > Transfer to Seoul Subway Line 1 to City Hall Station > Walk for 5 mins. -OR-
Get off at Gwangwamun Station (Seoul Subway Line 5).

Time : 5 PM - 11 PM.
Admission Fee : FREE (But experience program requires fee)
Website : http://seoullantern.com/en/