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Lotus Lantern Festival (Yeon Deung Hoe)

Recognised as both a National Intangible Cultural Heritage and a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, this centuries-old Buddhist festival lights up the streets with thousands of colourful lanterns. The highlight is the Lantern Parade, held from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, symbolising wisdom, compassion, happiness, and hope.

Date: 26 April 2025 - 26 April 2025
Venue: Around Jogyesa Temple
Website: http://www.llf.or.kr/eng/

Seoul Spring Festa

The Seoul Spring Festa is a week-long cultural festival featuring a variety of events celebrating Korean pop culture, fashion, food, and art. Highlights included K-pop concerts, multimedia art shows, and interactive street performances across iconic locations like Seoul Plaza and Gwanghwamun Square. The festival aims to showcase the vibrancy of Korean culture to both locals and international visitors.

Date: 30 April 2025 - 06 May 2025
Venue: Seoul Square, Gwanghwamun Square, and various other venues.

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Grand Ambassador Seoul

This good, centrally located deluxe business hotel offers great views over the Seoul cityscape. There's easy access to the main markets and historic palaces, and facilities include six bars and restaurants plus a health centre with hydrotherapy pool.

JW Marriott Dongdeamun Square Seoul

This hotel's relatively small size - 170 rooms on 11 floors - and the elegant, luxe room decor makes for more of a boutique feel than you'd expect from a chain hotel. It's located in Seoul's premier shopping district, close to Dongdeamun Design Plaza, and amenities include an indoor pool lit by chandeliers, a large fitness centre and two restaurants. The rooftop bar has views of Dongdaemun Gate, an iconic landmark in the city.

The Shilla

Celebrities, royalty and heads of state have stayed at The Shilla, which is set in 9 hectares (23 acres) of woodland yet known for its state-of-the-art technology. Modern public areas belie traditionally furnished rooms. The restaurant, La Yeon, has three Michelin stars - the first restaurant to receive such an accolade.

Fraser Place Central Seoul

A luxury home-from-home is offered by these serviced 'residences' in Seoul, from studios to three-bed and penthouse apartments. Relaxation is further aided by the attractive leisure facilities - a large pool, steam and sauna rooms and peaceful atrium garden.

K-POP Hotel Seoul Station

Only a short walk from Seoul Station, this hotel ticks all the boxes when it comes to a central location and low price. The rooms are tiny, it's true, but they are light and modern and offer underfloor heating, minifridges and flat-screen TVs. There's also a lounge area, a basement cafe and rooftop terrace. Laundry facilities don't include dryers, though.

Ibis Seoul Ambassador Gangnam

A good value mid-range hotel in Seoul with smart facilities in a central location. Amenities include a restaurant, a rooftop garden and underground parking, plus there's a sauna and fitness room. The COEX convention centre and shopping mall are nearby.

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