Lighting Festival at The Garden of Morning Calm
Dec 4, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027 · Gyeonggi
Overview
Held at the Garden of Morning Calm, the Lighting Festival was the first light festival in Korea to combine the natural surroundings with lights, covering 330 thousand square meters. Held from December to March, the environmental-friendly LED lights shine throughout the garden.
Why go
This is Korea's first light festival to blend natural scenery with illumination, spreading LED displays across the Garden of Morning Calm's 330,000-square-metre grounds. It runs through the winter months from December to mid-March, making it a good option for anyone visiting Korea in the colder season. The eco-friendly lighting design sets it apart from typical urban light shows.
Getting there from Seoul
Take the Gyeongchun Line (ITX-Cheongchun or a regular commuter train) from Cheongnyangni or Seoul Station to Gapyeong Station, a journey of roughly an hour. From Gapyeong Station, the Garden of Morning Calm is a further taxi or local bus ride, as it is not within walking distance of the station. Many visitors instead book a seat on a day-tour bus from Seoul that includes round-trip transport to the garden.
Tips
- Dress warmly — the festival runs in the evening (17:00–21:00) during winter, when temperatures drop quickly after dark.
- Saturdays stay open later (until 23:00) and tend to be busier, so a weekday evening visit is quieter.
- Buy tickets at the gate or in advance if available; admission is 11,000 won for adults, 8,500 won for teenagers, and 7,500 won for children.
Best for: families, couples, photographers.
Photos
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
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