07/03/2026
๐ฎ Seoul Lotus Lantern Festival Lights Up Downtown
This spring, thousands of colorful lanterns will illuminate the heart of Seoul for the Yeondeunghoe Lotus Lantern Festival, one of Koreaโs most beautiful cultural traditions.
๐ Locations
โข Gwanghwamun Square
โข Cheonggyecheon Stream (Cheonggye Plaza area)
๐
Lantern Exhibition Period
Mid-April โ May 2026
๐ Lantern Lighting Time
6:00 PM โ 11:00 PM
โจ Visitors can enjoy giant traditional hanji lantern sculptures, lotus lantern displays, and glowing light tunnels reflecting along the stream.
๐ Main Event โ Lantern Parade
๐
May 16, 2026
๐ Jongno Street โ Jogyesa Temple
๐ 7:00 PM โ 9:30 PM ๏ฟผ
๐ธ The festival celebrates Buddhaโs Birthday (May 24, 2026) and is one of the most magical spring night walks in Seoul.
๐ Best walking route:
Gwanghwamun Square โ Cheonggyecheon โ Jonggak
๐ธ Perfect for night photos, spring travel, and experiencing Korean culture.
๐ฎ Seoul Lotus Lantern Festival Lights Up Downtown
This spring, thousands of colorful lanterns will illuminate the heart of Seoul for the Yeondeunghoe Lotus Lantern Festival, one of Koreaโs most beautiful cultural traditions.
๐ Locations
โข Gwanghwamun Square
โข Cheonggyecheon Stream (Cheonggye Plaza area)
๐
Lantern Exhibition Period
Mid-April โ May 2026
๐ Lantern Lighting Time
6:00 PM โ 11:00 PM
โจ Visitors can enjoy giant traditional hanji lantern sculptures, lotus lantern displays, and glowing light tunnels reflecting along the stream.
๐ Main Event โ Lantern Parade
๐
May 16, 2026
๐ Jongno Street โ Jogyesa Temple
๐ 7:00 PM โ 9:30 PM ๏ฟผ
๐ธ The festival celebrates Buddhaโs Birthday (May 24, 2026) and is one of the most magical spring night walks in Seoul.
๐ Best walking route:
Gwanghwamun Square โ Cheonggyecheon โ Jonggak
๐ธ Perfect for night photos, spring travel, and experiencing Korean culture.