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What are the Christmas activities in Seoul?

What are the Christmas activities in Seoul? In winter, the festival starts to slow down more and more. Many people take advantage of this holiday and go out for travel. Seoul, South Korea is very close to China, so what activities are there in Seoul on Christmas?

1. Cheonggyecheon Christmas Celebration

On Christmas Day, there will be lights and colorful decorations everywhere in Seoul, making it very festive. Cheonggyecheon Stream, a famous scenic spot in Seoul, holds Christmas celebrations every year. From Cheonggyecheon Square to Jangtong Bridge, 1.2 kilometers of riverside will be built into a gorgeous Christmas light park, using various LED lights to bring a romantic and rich holiday atmosphere.

Date: December 13, 2008 to January 1, 2008.

Address: Cheonggye Plaza, No. 14, Yerim-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, starting from the starting point and arriving at Jangtong Bridge.

Go to: Exit 5 of Gwanghwamun Station, Seoul Subway Line 5, and walk for 8 minutes.

Website: www.seoulcf.com

2. Morning Calm Arboretum

The Chenjeong Arboretum is a famous attraction in Gapyeong, a suburb of Seoul, with different scenery throughout the seasons. Especially from December to March every winter, the Five-Color Starlight Garden Expo is held in the park. The outdoor garden covering an area of ??100,000 square meters will be equipped with colorful LED lights, allowing the natural scenery and lighting to be combined to create a romantic and unique lighting landscape. , very Christmassy.

Date: December 6, 2008 to March 22, 2008.

Address: No. 432, Sangmyeonseowon-ro, Gapyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do (432)

Website: morningcalm.co.kr

Opening hours: Weekdays and Sundays 11:00-21:00/Saturday and Sunday 11:00-23:00.

3. Seoul Plaza Ice Rink

Every winter, an outdoor skating rink is set up at Seoul Plaza in the center of Seoul City Hall. At Christmas time, there will be a giant Christmas tree and lights so everyone can enjoy the scenery while skating. Very festive! And the cost is cheap, only 1,000 won (approximately RMB 5.9) per hour, including the cost of renting skates. If you want to have an economical and romantic Christmas, you might as well come here!

Opening date: mid-December 2008, mid-February 2008.

Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 10 am to 9:30 pm, Friday to Sunday 10 am to 11 pm.

Cost: 1,000 won (approximately RMB 5.9) per hour, including skates.

Address: No. 110, Sejong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul (110)

4. Ttukseomangang Park Sledding Area

Hangang Park has always been a place for young Koreans to fall in love popular places. In the winter, it will be transformed into a sledding slope and equipped with artificial snow machines. Whether it's snowing or not, you can have a romantic white Christmas.

Address: No. 139, Byeongang North-ro, Gwanggeum-gu, Seoul

How to get there: Exit 2 of "Ojima Kangyu Tourist Park" Station, Seoul Subway Line 7 and Exit 3.

5. Lotte Tower + Lotte World

Lotte World is the filming location for many popular festivals in South Korea. It is next to Seokchon Lake and is a famous cherry blossom viewing spot. On the other side of the lake, there is a new attraction, the Lotte World Tower, which is 555 meters high. You can see almost anywhere in Seoul from the observation deck, and it has become a must-see for many couples. In addition, every winter, Lotte World decorates its own paradise with a Christmas theme, including a snowman area, Christmas village and artificial snowfall, which is very romantic.

Lotte Tower

Address: No. 300, Olympic-ro, Songura-gu, Seoul

Opening hours: Sunday to Thursday 10:00-22:00, On Fridays, Saturdays, and red days, 10:00-23:00, the on-site ticket office opens at 09:50, and tickets are sold until one hour before closing, all year round.

World Lotte Christmas theme decoration

Date: mid-November to December 31, 2008.

Address: No. 240, Olympic-ro, Songpu-gu, Seoul

Transportation: Exit 4 of Jambang Station, Seoul Subway Lines 2 and 8