Fodor's Expert Review Seoul Lantern Festival

Gwanghwamun and Around Cultural Festivals

Each November, thousands of colorful, life-size lanterns made by artists from around the world light up the night along Cheonggyecheon Stream. Millions come to the city for the festival, one of the biggest cultural celebrations in Seoul.

Cultural Festivals

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1 Cheonggyecheon-ro
Seoul, Seoul  South Korea

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