Lights of Cheonggyecheon

'Lights of Cheonggyecheon,' which first lit up Seoul's winter nights in 2015, returns for its twelfth winter, running for 21 days from December 11 to 31 at Cheonggye Plaza in Seoul. This year the festival is presented anew as a storytelling-style event under the theme 'Light Up Tomorrow,' telling the story of citizens' dreams and hopes through light. In addition to the unique trees, photo zones, and rides on the Dream Light Train (mini train) that have been loved every year, this year the festival will screen, on a large electronic display, a video featuring dream drawings by child artists with developmental disabilities and dream messages sent in by citizens. The festival lights up Cheonggye Plaza every day from 6 PM to 10 PM, and anyone can view it free of charge.

Now in its twelfth year, this free winter light festival turns Cheonggye Plaza into a storytelling display under the theme 'Light Up Tomorrow,' with light installations, decorated trees, and photo zones. A highlight is riding the Dream Light Train (mini train) through the lights, and this year a large screen shows dream drawings by child artists with developmental disabilities alongside dream messages submitted by citizens.

Cheonggye Plaza sits in central Seoul at the start of Cheonggyecheon stream, so no intercity travel is needed if you're already in the city. Take the subway to Gwanghwamun Station (Line 5) or City Hall Station (Line 1/2) and walk a few minutes to the plaza.