Like La Tomatina in Bunol, Spain, the Carnaval do Rio de Janeiro, and the Sapporo Snow Festival in Japan, many fun festivals are held in Seoul all year round. The following are some of Seoul's most representative and entertaining events that are held for locals and visitors alike. And they can be just as much fun as visits to olden-day royal palaces and shopping trips. 

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    01. April -Yeongdeungpo Yeouido Spring Flower Festival

    • Address

      (Festival) (Behind the National Assembly building) Yeouiseo-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul (Eland Cruise) 290, Yeouidong-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

    • Operating hours

      (Spring Flower Festival) Early April (Not fixed yet) (Eland Cruise) Hours: 11:30 - 22:40

    • KOREA TOUR CARD Benefit

      ​(Eland Cruise ) 10% discount on Story cruise

    • Recommendation

      For a few days in early April, Yeouido is transformed into a dazzling wonderland with cherry blossoms everywhere. Yunjung-ro, the road which runs around the island, creates an great atmosphere with its 90,000 spring flowers and 1,886 cherry blossoms trees. Many couples and families are attracted to the island at this time of year. Why not take a trip on a cruise boat and enjoy the sight of the blossoms from the Han River.

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    02. May -Yeondeunghoe Lantern Festival (in Jongno area and Bongeunsa Temple)

    • Address

      (Jogyesa Temple) 55, Ujeongguk-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul (Bongeunsa Temple) 531, Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

    • Operating hours

      The two temples are open to the public throughout the festival period.

    • KOREA TOUR CARD Benefit

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    • Recommendation

      The Yeondeunghoe Lantern Festival is～held each year on the occasion of Buddha’s birthday. Many people have said that it is the best festival held in Seoul over the past two years. The festival's lighted lanterns and Buddhist artworks create a fantastic atmosphere while the concurrent Hip-Hop & DJ music festival attracts many young people. Don't miss it!

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    03. June - ULTRA KOREA

    • Address

      Seoul Olympic Stadium (Not fixed yet)

    • KOREA TOUR CARD Benefit

      N/A. You can pay with a T-money card at the venue.

    • Recommendation

      Held annually since 2012, the Electronica Festival is a unique type of music festival where you can enjoy diverse genres of music including electronic dance music and music played by Korean musicians. You can pay with the KOREA TOUR CARD at the festival site. Please remember to recharge it in advance.

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    04. July - Sinchon Water Gun Festival

    • Address

      (Sinchon Water Gun Festival) Yonsei-ro, Sinchon～(Sinchon Station Exit 2,3) (Sinchon Hyundai Department Store) 83, Sinchon-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

    • Operating hours

      End of July (Not fixed yet)

    • KOREA TOUR CARD Benefit

      (Sinchon Hyundai Department Store) One coupon for a free beverage.

    • Recommendation

      July's Sinchon Water Gun Festival is comparable to the Songkran Water Festival of Thailand. During this exciting event, people forget their age, nartionality and social status and mingle with the other participants in a riot of crazy fun. Water guns, raincoats, and towels are provided at the site. You can obtain a free drink coupon for use at the festival site by presenting your KOREA TOUR CARD at Sinchon Hyundai Department Store.

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    05. March~October - Seoul Bamdokkaebi Night Market

    • Address

      (Yeouido Hangang Park) 330, Yeouidong-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul (Banpo Hangang Park) 40, Sinbanpo-ro 11-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul (DDP) 281, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

    • KOREA TOUR CARD Benefit

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    • Recommendation

      The market is jokingly called Bamdokkaebi (Night Goblins) as it appears at night only to disappear again in the morning. It is similar to a flea market where you can taste a variety of tasty foods and see and experience many handicrafts and performances. It is recommended to vist this night market in August to refresh your body and soul after a hectic summer's day.