Fortress City in the Forest - Namhansanseong Autumn Festa
- Tradition & History
- Lights & Fireworks
San 23, Sanseong-ri, Namhansanseong-myeon, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
Festival dates
EndedSat, Sep 5, 2026 – Sun, Oct 25, 2026
51 days · Ended
Things to do
- Hours
- Varies by program
- Venue
- Namhansanseong area
- Program
- 1. - Period: 9/5~10/25 - Location: Traditional Crafts One-Day Class - Namhansanseong Haenggung Palace / Sueojangdae Guard Experience - Namhansanseong Sueojangdae / Tea Ceremony Experience - Namhansanseong Oehaengjeon Hall - Main Programs: Traditional Crafts One-Day Class / Sueojangdae Guard Experience / Tea Ceremony Experience 2. - Period: 10/3~10/25 - Location: Namhansanseong Real Experience History Tour / Eco-friendly Green Experience - Namhansanseong Haenggung Palace / Fortress Wall Eco-tour - Namhansanseong Fortress Wall - Main Programs: Namhansanseong Real Experience History Tour / Fortress Wall Eco-tour / Eco-friendly Green Experience 3. - Period: 9/24~10/25 - Location: Namhansanseong Inhwagwan Courtyard - Main Programs: Family Experience Play / Family Experience Play / Traditional Performing Arts Performance / Traditional Korean Music & Fusion Band Performance 4. - Period: 9/24~9/27 - Location : Namhansanseong Royal Palace - Main Programs: Nightscape Lighting & Moonlight Stroll / Royal Palace Concert
The 2026 Forest Fortress City - Namhansanseong Autumn Festa is an experiential program designed to allow citizens to share in the value of the World Heritage site, taking place throughout the Namhansanseong area. Visitors can reflect on the historical value and beauty of Namhansanseong throughout the fortress, and a variety of programs including hands-on experiences, performances, and tours are prepared. The program consists of four components: <Traditional Culture Experience>, where visitors encounter the fortress's history and traditions through hands-on activities; <Eco-History Camp>, where participants learn about the fortress's ecology through commentary and nature-based activities; <Namhansanseong Yeonhee Hanmadang>, adding excitement with theater and traditional Korean music performances; and the <Chuseok Special Program>, which illuminates Namhansanseong with light and music during the Chuseok holiday. Visitors can experience the value and charm of the World Heritage site Namhansanseong up close.