Korea 2009 Lunar New Year public holiday - what to do

Hi, there,

Will be visiting Seoul from 23 Jan - 01 Feb. But 25-27 Jan is public holiday, what can I do ? where can I go ?

Please advise, thanks.

Suling

Korea 2009 Lunar New Year public holiday - what to do

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Koreans usually celebrates Lunar New year with their families and friends. Many of them usually makes long trip to their hometown outside of Seoul, so the traffic in Seoul is actually lighter. Never fear, public transportation will still run with holiday schedule. Many stores, and business will closes, but there will be few restaurants open in touristy areas such as Myeong-dong or Insa-dong. Do try Korea%26#39;s traditional New Year Day meal called ';dduck-guk'; which is blend but yummy rice cake soup. I like it%26#39;s cousin ';dduck-mandoo-guk'; which is rice cake and dumpling soup.

I think the best places for you to visit during holidays are 4 palaces and Namsan Hanok Village. There are many celebratory activities, plus you will get see many Koreans dressed in colorful traditional outfits, ';Hanbok'; This holiday is a few occasions that Koreans wear their traditional costumes. See following link for more info, korea4expats.com/article-lunar-new-year-acti…

Korea 2009 Lunar New Year public holiday - what to do

Thanks Blee246.

This is indeed a good advice, I was a bit worry earlier. Appreciate that.

During lunar new year public holiday, some big shopping malls will be closed, but many small restaurants and pubs will still be open.

Myongdong, HongDae, Kangnam station vicinity would be full of Korean young people, with most of shops still opening.