This guide summarizes official announcements and is not a firsthand visit review. Character illustrations are GPT-generated.
- Dates
- Sat, Sep 5, 2026 ~ Sun, Oct 25
- Hours
- Sat, Sun, Public Holidays 10:00~16:00 (varies by program, Shadow Theater at 19:00)
- Venue
- Namhansanseong Haenggung Area935-1, Sanseong-ri, Namhansanseong-myeon, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do (Namhansanseong Haenggung)
- Fee
- All programs free (Haenggung admission separate, free for Gyeonggi residents)
- Organizer
- Gyeonggi Province (Gyeonggi Namhansanseong World Heritage Center)
- Official
- Official notice (Korean) ↗
- Updated
- when we last re-checked the official notice
📅 Schedule at a glance
September 20261/2
October 20262/2
Event daysHighlightsTodayKorean public holidays
Korea Meteorological Administration · 10/15, 2 AM issued · forecasts can change
📌 What's on each day
- 10/9FriHangeul DayTea CeremonyToday
- 10/10Sat★ Performance · Tea Ceremony · Eco TourToday
- 10/11SunTea CeremonyToday
- 10/17Sat★ Performance · Tea Ceremony · Eco TourToday
- 10/24SatKorean Music · Band · Tea Ceremony · Eco TourToday
- 10/25SunEco TourToday
🔁 9/5~10/25 every Mon·Thu·Fri·Sat·Sun · Guard Experience
🔁 10/9~10/25 every Fri·Sat·Sun · History Tour
🔁 10/9~10/25 every Fri·Sun · ★ Family Play
2026 Namhansanseong Autumn Festa Schedule · Free Experiences · Parking, Before Visiting Haenggung with Kids
2026 Forest Fortress City Namhansanseong Autumn Festa poster — Sep 5 (Sat) to Oct 25 (Sun), 2026, Namhansanseong Area (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3)
October is here, and the autumn leaves are coming 🍁
2026 Forest Fortress City
Namhansanseong Autumn Festa
is being held from September 5 (Sat) to October 25 (Sun)
every Saturday, Sunday, and public holiday
in the area around Namhansanseong Haenggung.
All programs are completely free.
Here’s a summary of the official announcements
and the leaflet schedule from the Gyeonggi Namhansanseong World Heritage Center.
🔴 Happening Now
Namhansanseong Haenggung — panoramic view of Namhansanseong Haenggung surrounded by forest (Jun 2019) (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization Photo Gallery · 한국관광공사 김지호 · KOGL Type 1)
Today (the 8th, Thursday) is a rest day
There are 7 days left.
All three days of the Hangeul Day holiday starting on the 9th
will be open.
The programs vary by date.
Here’s a table of the remaining days.
| Remaining Date | Programs on This Day |
|---|---|
| 10/9 (Fri · Hangeul Day) | Tea Ceremony · Guard · Crafts · Eco Experience + History Tour + 2 Family Participatory Plays |
| 10/10 (Sat) | Tea Ceremony (Hyojonggaeng) · Guard · Crafts · Eco Experience + Eco Tour + Performance |
| 10/11 (Sun) | Tea Ceremony · Guard · Crafts · Eco Experience + History Tour + 2 Family Participatory Plays |
| 10/17 (Sat) | Tea Ceremony (Hyojonggaeng) · Guard · Crafts · Eco Experience + Eco Tour + Performance |
| 10/18 (Sun) | Guard · Crafts · Eco Experience + History Tour + 2 Family Participatory Plays |
| 10/24 (Sat) | Tea Ceremony · Guard · Eco Experience + Eco & History Tour + Korean Music · Fusion Band Performance |
| 10/25 (Sun) Final Day | Guard · Crafts · Eco Experience + Eco & History Tour + 2 Family Participatory Plays |
On Saturdays and Sundays, there’s also
AR/VR Experience (from 11:00 to 16:00) next to Haenggung at Chimgwaejeong.
🎪 What Kind of Event Is This?
Namhansanseong Haenggung — view of the main gate and traditional buildings of Namhansanseong Haenggung (Jun 2019) (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization Photo Gallery · 한국관광공사 김지호 · KOGL Type 1)
Namhansanseong was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014.
It was built as a mountain fortress city, planned as an emergency capital for the Joseon Dynasty.
The Festa is organized into four themes and twelve activities:
Traditional Culture Experiences,
Eco-History Camp,
Namhansanseong Performance Festival,
and Chuseok Special Programs.
The Chuseok programs ended in September.
🛡️ What Can You Do On the Spot?
The following experiences are available
on-site without reservation.
| Experience | Time · Location |
|---|---|
| Suoejangdae Guard Experience Dress up as a fortress guard | 10:00 to 16:00, Haenggung |
| Traditional Crafts One-Day Class Sock Yarn Norigae · Gold Leaf Bookmark · Hanji Suncatcher | 10:00 to 16:00, Haenggung |
| Eco-Friendly Green Experience Make Seed Balls | 10:00 to 16:00, Haenggung |
| Tea Ceremony Experience Traditional tea & snacks, Namhansanseong stories | 11:00 to 16:00, Haenggung Oehaengjeon |
| Hyojonggaeng Experience (10th & 17th) | 11:00 to 12:00, Haenggung Oehaengjeon |
The three crafts rotate by session,
and may end early if materials run out.
🎭 What Needs Advance Reservation?
Four programs require advance reservation.
Each session is for 30 people,
and you can book via the leaflet QR code on Naver.
| Program | Time · Location |
|---|---|
| Family Participatory Play “Green Guard” Interactive play for all ages | 14:00, Inhwagwan Yard |
| Family Participatory Play “Shadow Theater” Shadow play at night | 19:00, Inhwagwan Yard |
| Real Experience History Tour Short history talk | 10:00 · 14:00, History & Culture Center · Haenggung |
| Fortress Trail Eco Tour 3km fortress walk with a forest guide | 10:00 · 14:00, Fortress Course 2 |
There are also performances you can watch without reservation.
Performance is on the 10th and 17th,
Traditional Korean Music · Fusion Band Performance is on the 24th,
all at 15:00 in the Inhwagwan Yard.
🎫 Haenggung Admission Is Separate
Namhansanseong Haenggung — traditional palace building and dancheong beneath a blanket of snow (Jan 2011) (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization Photo Gallery · 한국관광공사 김지호 · KOGL Type 1)
There’s no admission fee for Namhansanseong itself,
but there is an admission fee for Haenggung where the programs are held.
| Category | Haenggung Admission |
|---|---|
| Adults (ages 19 to 64) | 2,000 won |
| Youth (ages 7 to 18) | 1,000 won |
| Age 6 and under · Gyeonggi residents · Hanbok wearers | Free |
Haenggung is open from 10:00 to 18:00,
and ticket sales close 30 minutes before closing.
🚌 Getting There · Parking
Namhansanseong Haenggung — aerial view of Namhansanseong Haenggung nestled on the mountain slope (Jun 2019) (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization Photo Gallery · 한국관광공사 김지호 · KOGL Type 1)
public transport is recommended
The center’s guidance says
that roads inside the fortress are very congested
and parking is limited on public holidays.
| Departure | Bus · Travel Time |
|---|---|
| Line 8 Sanseong Station | 52 · 9 · 9-1 (holidays) → Namhansanseong Terminal, 26 to 43 min |
| Moran Station Exit 2/3 | 52 → Namhansanseong Terminal, 39 min |
| Gyeonggi Gwangju Station | 15-1 → Namhansanseong Terminal, 58 min |
Parking is pay-on-exit.
| Parking Fee | Weekday · Public Holiday |
|---|---|
| Passenger car 1000cc or over | 3,000 won · 5,000 won |
| Compact car (under 1000cc) | 1,500 won · 2,500 won |
| Exit within 30 min | Free |
Families with two or more children under 18
get 50% off parking.
With three or more, parking is free.
👨👩👧 If You’re Going with Kids
Namhansanseong Haenggung — traditional hanok buildings surrounded by snow (Jan 2011) (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization Photo Gallery · 한국관광공사 김지호 · KOGL Type 1)
Family Participatory Plays are on the 9th, 11th, 18th, and 25th,
with two shows: afternoon (14:00) and evening (19:00).
You can enjoy on-site experiences during the day
and watch the shadow play in the evening.
If it rains, the event
may be canceled.
Gyeonggi residents & children under 6 enter Haenggung free
Parking is 50% off for families with two kids
⏳ Not Yet Announced
□ This year’s weekend free shuttle
□ Alternative programs in case of rain
□ Age limits for each experience
□ Details of the Hyojonggaeng Experience
□ Documents needed for parking discounts
These are not yet in the official announcements.
I’ll update this post when they are released.
The shuttle info was last updated in October 2025.
If you have questions, call 1800-4746.
👍 Recommended for These Families
✔ Families looking for free traditional experiences with kids
✔ Families who want to enjoy both daytime activities and evening shadow plays
✔ Families seeking a World Heritage outing during the Hangeul Day holiday
From guard costumes to shadow plays,
it’s a free autumn experience at a World Heritage fortress.
This post is based on official guidance before visiting. Event photos are from the Korea Tourism Organization, released under KOGL Type 3 (attribution, no derivatives) and shown unedited. Photos marked ‘Photo Gallery’ are from the Korea Tourism Organization under KOGL Type 1 (shooting dates noted). The character images are GPT-generated.
📷 The festival in photos 9
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🔄 Updates
- First write-up
📎 Sources
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This is a guide based on official announcements, not a visit review. Schedules, programs and fees can change, so please re-check the official notice before you go.
AI-assisted translation. Numbers and article structure were checked against the Korean original on 2026-10-09. This is not a new verification of the event announcements. Original post (Korean)