Seoul · Traditional culture program
Namsan Beacon Mound Ceremony
January 1–December 31, 2026
- Dates
- January 1–December 31, 2026
- Main ceremonies
- 11 a.m.–12:10 p.m.
- Traditional performance
- 3–3:40 p.m.
- Closed
- Mondays
- Admission
- Free
- Venue
- Namsan Beacon Mound and Bosingak Belfry
- Address
- Bosingak: 54 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu · Namsan Beacon Mound: 8-1 Yejang-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul
Connect the beacon, bell, and Namsan views
Traditional marketSeparate stop · about 6 km awayDaerim MarketThis five-day market is in Eunpyeong-gu. Treat it as a separate stop; market days end in 5 and 0.View market details City landmarkAfter the beacon ceremonyN Seoul TowerContinue uphill for a wider view of the city after the ceremony at the beacon mound.View details Historic bellFor the noon programBosingak BelfryJoin the separate daily bell-ringing program in Jongno and compare two Joseon-era communication traditions.View details Hotels near the festival
Myeongdong, Jongno, and central Seoul
View staysChoose Namsan or Jongno before you start
Note the two venues
The beacon ceremony is on Namsan, while the public bell-ringing program is at Bosingak in Jongno.
Avoid Monday
Regular ceremonies and performances are closed on Mondays.
Check the weather
Outdoor programs may be canceled during rain, extreme heat, or severe cold.
Seoul recreates the signals that once linked the capital
At a glance
The program recreates the beacon and bell systems used to carry news and mark time in the Joseon capital.
At Namsan
The beacon mound was the final relay point for signals arriving from across the country.
Before you go
The Namsan and Bosingak programs use different venues. Confirm the day’s schedule before traveling between them.
