Spending New Year’s away from your home country can sometimes feel a bit overwhelming. Here’s a guide on where to go on New Year Eve if you wanna spend New Year in Seoul, South Korea!
Gwanghwamun Square
The first of the 3 must-visit places for New Year in Korea is Gwanghwamun Square that comes alive at the end of the year with incredible events like Seoul Light Gwanghwamun and the Gwanghwamun Holiday Market. You can enjoy stunning light displays, including a magnificent Christmas tree, while exploring stalls offering handmade crafts and festive treats. These celebrations run until January 5th, 2025. You can also celebrate the New Year with a mix of tradition and festival at Bosingak, near Gwanghwamun, where the iconic bell rings 33 times to welcome the new year. This centuries-old ritual, once used during the Joseon Dynasty to signal the opening and closing of city gates.
Location: 서울특별시 종로구 세종대로 172
Nearest Station: Line 5, Gwanghwamun Station, Exit 9
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Seokchon Lake
New Year’s countdown at Lotte Tower, near Seokchon Lake is ready to be the place where you can spend the new year in Seoul. Crowds gather along the lakeside, enjoying music, performances, and the excitement of the ticking clock. The Lotte Christmas Market will also be held until 5th of January, 2025. You can enjoy European Style Christmas ambience in the middle of Seoul.
Location: 서울특별시 송파구 송파나루길 206
Nearest Station: Line 2, Jamsil Station, Exit 2
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DDP (Dongdaemun Design Plaza)
Another exciting way to celebrate New Year in Korea is by visiting Seoul Light DDP, a stunning media art festival at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP). The event showcases breathtaking light installations and projections across the plaza. The celebration extends until 1:30 AM on January 1, 2025, right after the countdown, offering an unforgettable blend of art, light, and holiday cheer!
Location: 서울특별시 중구 을지로 281
Nearest Station: Line 2, Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station, Exit 1
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Those are 3 places to visit on New Year in Korea.
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