Seoul Light Gwanghwamun -> What To Know Light and music turn the facade of Gwanghwamun Gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace into a media art installation that stops traffic… literally there are people to make sure cars keep moving and pedestrians are paying attention. When: December 12, 2025 ~ January 4, 2026 Hours: Monday - Thursday: 5:30pm ~ 9:30pm; Friday - Sunday: 5:30pm ~ 10:00pm What to know: I visited in a Tuesday and it wasn’t crowded. Go on a weekday if you can. Lookout for the various events to get FREE hot packs, Haechi sheet masks and more. Follow @thesoulofseoulblog for more things to do in Seoul. Pro Tip: Start with the light show at Gwanghwamun Gate, walk south through the Christmas Market on Gwanghwamun Square, and then see the Seoul Lantern Festival installations set up along Cheonggyecheon Stream. #seoullightgwanghwamun #seoullight #서울빛초롱축제 #서울라이트 #winterinseoul
Attraction
Gwanghwamun Gate
Historical landmark
4.7
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Cultural landmark
4.6
Free guided tours are offered of this large 14th-century royal palace with a museum & gardens.
Gwanghwamun Square
Historical landmark
4.4
Huge public square opened in 2009 as part of an environmentally friendly redevelopment of Seoul.
Cheonggyecheon
Park
4.5
Recreational area constructed around a revived stream with walkways, bridges & greenery.
Activity/Tour
Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace, Bukchon Village, and Gwangjang Tour
Activity