The summer is over and the warm colors of the autumn are approaching – Seoul is preparing its impressive tourism program for the autumn. The South Korean capital is preparing lovely surprises for guests: cultural events, placing on the backdrop of the colorful disclosure of forests, and new experiences in the framework of an exciting modern city break will make tourists eager to have autumn time in the Seorae district.
The Seoul International Firework Festival will be held as one of the greatest events of the season in early October. This world premiere light event will enhance the Han River giving the much-needed back drop of the lights of Seoul city. It anticipates thousands of fans coming from around the country and around the world, giving them a unique view – a magical view – of the city and its exciting energy as a technological hub.
As part of increasing the night time tourism experience of the city, Seoul has recently introduced a tethered gas balloon called ‘SEOULDAL’, installed at Yeouido Park. This fascinating new addition to the tourist infrastructure, the operation of which started on August 23, 2024, gives a bird’s eye view of the skyline of the city. Open from 12 pm to 10 pm on Tuesday through Sunday, SEOULDAL is emerging as one of must-visit places for tourists to take great photos of the panoramic views over Seoul at golden hours during the sunset, night time and starry nights.
The gallerists will be proud to showcase the Seoul Light DDP 2024 Autumn starting from August 29. This exhibition collected finest Korean artists and asked them to reproduce masterpieces of leading abstract artist Kim Whanki. It does not only introduce some of the most significant motifs in Korean art of the present, but also commemorates the 10th anniversary of the DDP, one of the important architectural icons of Seoul. The free exhibition should draw both domestic and international visitors and help to strengthen Seoul’s position as a center of design and creativity.
For those in the car about to get physical, the city is coming up with the Seoul 100K, a running event that will cover the Seoul’s Mountains and River. This innovative race will be a great idea to discover the city natural and urban environments, while targeting the physically active and adventurous persons. The event is in a bid to promote healthy lifestyles thereby creating awareness as Seoul presents its topographies and beautiful paths.
Those, interested in nature, might be glad to learn that the foliage in Seoul is going to be especially brilliant this autumn. Some place for autumn colors within the city include Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul Forest, Olympic Park and Maeheon Citizen’s Forest. It has been observing that the early sign of fall foliage is expected in the last week of September and golden colors in the first week of November. It is a natural sightseeing which is suitable for photographers and persons who want to feel romantic mood of autumn in Korea.
Due to increased tourists traffic, Seoul is developing its tourism facilities and services. The city has increased the network of information centers and developing bilingual signs helping the tourists find their way around the city. Also, new applications and services are being developed to deliver live coverage of the events and facilities, traffic conditions, and attractions so that tourists would not miss anything important during their visit to Seoul.
The autumn tourism push is a part of Seoul’s year-round tourism plan Amid the coronavirus outbreak, for years, tourism was the primary industry that suffered losses. With such an extensive selection, Seoul targets a broad variety of guests, hoping to show them both old-world Asiatic customs and the most progressive sights. In line with sports games, K-Pop concerts, art exhibitions, outdoor camps, and food tasting, the city has been displaying versatility in its appeal.
While Seoul pumps up for autumn, it is evident that the city does not sleep when it comes to developing strategies on how to improve on the attraction of visitors to the city. Presently, South Korea particularly Seoul, has a combination of contemporary attractions, cultural events and natural endowment that augur well for the fall tourism season as the world is invited to touring Seoul and feel the spirit of the autumn.
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