2026 Namsan Night Trekking 'Sparkling Namsan Path'
2026 남산 야간 트래킹 「반짝반짝 남산밤길」
This non-competitive 3 km night trek connects Namsan Hanok Village, Namsan pedestrian paths, and Namsan Park to Namsan Tower. About 700 participants per session, divided into seven groups of 100, carry luminescent bracelets and reflective phone grips that create a firefly-like silhouette along the dark trail. After warm-up exercises and safety briefing, groups depart sequentially and reunite at the octagonal pavilion for group photos. A complementary activity invites visitors to explore nearby traditional markets and shopping alleys.
- Dates
- Oct 21, 2026 → Nov 21, 2026
- Venue
- 28 Toegyero 34-gil, Pildong 2-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul · 🏙️ Seoul
- Price
- Free
- Ticketing
- Official event site
Practical information
- Opening hours
- 7:00 PM–9:00 PM - Registration until 6:00 PM–7:20 PM
- Age
- All ages ※ Adult accompaniment recommended for children and those with difficulty walking
- Exact location
- Namsan Hanok Village and Namsan area
- Organiser
- Seoul Metropolitan Government
- Phone
- 02-6052-1002
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