Namsan Beacon Fire Ceremony and Traditional Cultural Events
남산봉수의식 등 전통문화행사
This event recreates Joseon-era communication methods to introduce Korean traditional culture to residents and tourists. The Namsan Beacon served as a crucial signaling system during the Joseon period, relaying fire signals from beacon towers across the country to the capital. Watch the beacon fire ceremony with detailed historical explanations. At noon daily, the Bosingak bell rings during a participatory ceremony open to the public. At the octagonal plaza of Seoul N Tower on Namsan, enjoy traditional music performances and ancient martial arts demonstrations. Immersive experiences such as serving as a beacon keeper for a day or signal observer complete the offerings.
- Dates
- Jan 1, 2026 → Dec 31, 2026
- Venue
- 54 Jongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul (Gwanchul-dong) · 🏙️ Seoul
- Price
- Free
- Ticketing
- Official event site
Practical information
- Opening hours
- 11:00~15:40
- Exact location
- Namsan Beacon Signal Fire and Bosingak
- Organiser
- Seoul Metropolitan City
🎟️ How to book — Official event site
- 1
Most regional festivals are free entry
Korean municipalities fund a huge number of free festivals (flowers, food, light shows) — free entry is the norm, not the exception, sometimes with paid stalls or activities on site.
- 2
Check the event's official site
The link sits on the event's VisitKorea page — it's the most reliable source for the program, hours, and any last-minute changes.
- 3
Book via a Korean platform if a reservation is required
When a festival has paid premium activities or an attached concert, booking usually goes through NOL or YES24 — see the matching guide on this page.
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Call 1330 when in doubt
Korea's tourism hotline answers in English, Chinese and Japanese, 24/7 — handy for confirming a time or address when the official site is Korean-only.
💡 Good to know
When a price shows as "see details", the organiser simply hasn't published one in advance: in almost all of those cases entry is free and only some on-site activities are paid. Bring a little cash — many stalls don't take cards.
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Source : TourAPI