
✨ What to Do During Chuseok in Korea (Oct 5–7, 2025) ✨ Chuseok — Korea’s harvest moon festival — is one of the most beautiful times to experience Korean traditions, food, and festivals across the country. Whether you’re in Seoul or exploring beyond, here’s where to go and what to see 👇 🌕 1. Royal Palaces & Cultural Villages – Seoul (Oct 5–8) Experience traditional music, folk games, and free entry at Gyeongbokgung Palace, Jongmyo Shrine, Namsangol Hanok Village, and the National Folk Museum. Many sites host special Chuseok programs open to foreigners! 💡 2. Seoul Light: Hangang Bitseom Festival (Oct 3–12) 📍 Sebitseom Islands, Banpo Hangang Park Watch the Han River come alive with light installations, laser shows, and interactive art displays — one of Seoul’s most photogenic night events. 🎭 3. Seoul Street Arts Festival (Oct 6–8) 📍 Seoul Plaza & Cheonggyecheon Stream Area Korea’s largest street arts celebration! Enjoy open-air theater, circus acts, and dance performances in the heart of Seoul. 🏮 4. Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival (Oct 4–19) 📍 Namgang River, Jinju A stunning river lantern festival featuring thousands of glowing lanterns, cultural performances, and fireworks. 👑 5. Great Baekje Festival (Oct 3–12) 📍 Buyeo & Gongju, Chungcheongnam-do Step back into Korea’s ancient Baekje Kingdom with royal parades, warrior reenactments, and traditional markets. 🎶 6. World Pansori Festival (Oct 8–9) 📍 Namsangol Hanok Village, Seoul Experience Korea’s UNESCO-listed storytelling music — a rare treat during the holiday week. 💬 Pro Tip: During Chuseok, many museums and palaces offer free admission and English-friendly programs. Book transportation early — it’s one of Korea’s busiest travel weekends! #Chuseok2025 #VisitSeoul #KoreanCulture #SeoulEvents #HangangFestival #BaekjeFestival
Attraction

Jongmyo Shrine
Historical landmark
4.5
Ritual ceremonies still take place at this Confucian shrine dedicated to Joseon dynasty royals.

Cheonggyecheon
Park
4.5
Recreational area constructed around a revived stream with walkways, bridges & greenery.

Gyeongbokgung Palace
Cultural landmark
4.6
Free guided tours are offered of this large 14th-century royal palace with a museum & gardens.

Namsangol Hanok Village
Landmark
4.3
Tours & cultural programs inside a recreated Korean village with 5 restored hanoks, built 1392–1910.
Activity/Tour

Master Korean traditional cooking with a Kimchi chef
Activity
5.0
Museum/Gallery

The National Folk Museum of Korea
Museum
4.5
National museum celebrating the history, culture & lives of Korean people, established in 1946.
Sports/Recreation

Banpo Hangang Park
Park
4.4
Relaxed park for riverside walks, bike rides & sports, plus views of an illuminated bridge fountain.

Seoul Plaza
Park
4.3
Seasonal festivals & concerts staged in an oval-shaped urban plaza with walkways & a fountain.
