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Autumn · Cheonan, South Chungcheong
Maple Forest Trail Healing Festival
단풍나무숲길 힐링축제
Walk the maple-lined forest trail at the Independence Hall of Korea in autumn colour, with evening programmes under the lit foliage.
- Festival dates
- Published 2026 dates · 15 October to 15 November 2026, programmes on Fridays to Sundays.
- Venue
- Maple Forest Trail, Independence Hall of Korea, 1 Dongnipginyeomgwan-ro, Mokcheon-eup, Dongnam-gu
충청남도 천안시 동남구 목천읍 독립기념관로 1 독립기념관 단풍나무숲길
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- Getting there
- From Cheonan Station or Cheonan Bus Terminal, take city bus 381, 382, 383, 390, 391, 392, 400 or 815 to the Independence Hall (about 40 minutes).
- Getting back
- City buses enter the Hall grounds only between 08:00 and 19:00; after an evening programme, walk out to the main road stop.
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Winter · Jung-gu, Seoul
Seoul Lantern Festival
서울빛초롱축제
Walk Cheonggyecheon stream at night past large lantern installations lit along the water, from Cheonggye Plaza to Samil Bridge.
- Festival dates
- Published 2026–27 dates · 11 December 2026 to 31 January 2027, daily 18:00 to 23:00. Free.
- Venue
- Cheonggyecheon stream, Cheonggye Plaza to Samil Bridge, Taepyeongno 1-ga, Jung-gu
서울특별시 중구 태평로1가 1 청계천(청계광장 ~ 삼일교)
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- Getting there
- Take the subway to Gwanghwamun Station, use Exit 5 and walk to Cheonggye Plaza; the lanterns start at the stream’s source and run east to Samil Bridge.
- Getting back
- Walk on to Gwangjang Market or return to Gwanghwamun Station; check your last subway before a late visit.
Plan your journey to the entrance
Walk Cheonggyecheon to Gwangjang Market
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Winter · Cheorwon, Gangwon
Cheorwon Hantangang River Ice Trekking Festival
철원 한탄강 얼음트레킹 축제
Explore the Hantangang gorge from the Mulwitgil’s riverside paths and floating walkways. Check which sections are open for your visit.
- Festival dates
- Published 2027 dates · 16 January to 14 February 2027. The detailed programme is being updated; check new meeting points with the organiser.
- Venue
- Hantangang Mulwitgil trekking course, 725 Jangheung-ri, Dongsong-eup
강원특별자치도 철원군 동송읍 장흥리 725 철원 한탄강 물윗길트레킹 코스 일원
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- Getting there
- For the regular Mulwitgil entrance at Goseokjeong, use bus 1 from Sincheorwon towards Ipyeong-ri or bus 2 in the opposite direction. Confirm any festival meeting point separately.
- Getting back
- From Goseokjeong, bus 2 runs towards Sincheorwon and bus 1 towards Ipyeong-ri. County timetables show departures from each route’s starting point; confirm the passing time before walking.
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