This guide summarizes official announcements and is not a firsthand visit review. Character illustrations are GPT-generated.
- Dates
- Mon, Sep 28, 2026 ~ Sun, Oct 18
- Hours
- 19:00~21:00 (Entry closes at 20:00, Tongdosa Main Gate)
- Venue
- Tongdosa Area (통도사 일원)108, Tongdosa-ro, Habuk-myeon, Yangsan-si, Gyeongnam
- Fee
- Free (No reservation)
- Organizer
- National Heritage Administration · Gyeongsangnam-do · Yangsan-si (Organized by National Heritage Promotion Institute · Tongdosa)
- Official
- Official notice (Korean) ↗
- Updated
- when we last re-checked the official notice
📅 Schedule at a glance
September 20261/2
October 20262/2
Event daysTodayKorean public holidays
Korea Meteorological Administration · 10/15, 8 AM issued · forecasts can change
📌 What's on each day
- 10/9–11Fri–SunKeyring GiveawayToday
- 10/17–18Sat–SunKeyring GiveawayToday
🔁 Daily · Media Art 19:00~21:00 · Flower of the Mind 19:30·20:30 · Entry closes 20:00
2026 National Heritage Media Art Yangsan Tongdosa Hours, Entry Deadline, Parking—Before Visiting with Kids
A thousand-year-old temple’s autumn night
comes alive with light 🌙
2026 National Heritage Media Art Yangsan Tongdosa
is happening right now.
It’s held every evening until October 18 (Sunday)
from 19:00 to 21:00 throughout the Tongdosa area.
As of October 8, there are 11 days left.
You can enjoy it for free without reservation.
I’ve summarized the official event website
and Yangsan city press release (September 14).
🔥 Happening Now—Remaining Schedule
The remaining days are from October 8 (Thursday)
to 18 (Sunday).
The same programs run at the same times every day.
| Date & Time | Remaining Programs |
|---|---|
| Every day 19:00~21:00 | 7 Media Art Spots open throughout (from Yeongchuk Chongnim Gate to Daeungjeon Hall) |
| Every day 19:30 · 20:30 | Main Show ‘Flower of the Mind’ — at Haejangbogak |
| Every day 20:00 | Entry Closes — Tongdosa Main Gate |
| 10/9 (Hangeul Day)·10·11·17·18 | Keycap Keyring Giveaway — 200 per day, first-come, adults only |
| 10/18 (Sun) | Last Day |
You can get a keyring by following the official event Instagram
between 19:00 and 21:00.
If the venue gets crowded,
they may stop entry before 20:00—
this was announced on September 25.
🎪 About the Event
Yangsan Tongdosa — Tongdosa signboard and traditional temple building (Apr 2022) (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization Photo Gallery · 한국관광공사 김지호 · KOGL Type 1)
Yangsan Tongdosa — Two Four Heavenly Kings statues and colorful dancheong (Apr 2022) (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization Photo Gallery · 한국관광공사 김지호 · KOGL Type 1)
This is a media art event
held as part of a National Heritage Administration project,
now in its third year.
The theme is ‘Tongdo, Reaching Tranquility.’
Hosted by the National Heritage Administration, Gyeongsangnam-do, and Yangsan-si,
and organized by the National Heritage Promotion Institute and Tongdosa.
Tongdosa is a Buddhist temple
housing the Buddha’s relics.
The Geumgang Gyedan, which enshrines the relics,
is designated as a national treasure.
Last year, the viewing route ended at Buli Gate,
but this year it extends to Gwaneumjeon and in front of Daeungjeon Hall.
✨ What Can You See and Where?
Yangsan Tongdosa — Colorful lanterns covering the temple grounds (Apr 2022) (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization Photo Gallery · 한국관광공사 김지호 · KOGL Type 1)
Yangsan Tongdosa — Frontal view of a Four Heavenly Kings statue holding a sword (Apr 2022) (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization Photo Gallery · 한국관광공사 김지호 · KOGL Type 1)
The viewing route has four stages: ‘Entering—Observing—
Soaking In—Blossoming.‘
Here’s the order as you walk:
| Location | Media Art |
|---|---|
| Yeongchuk Chongnim Gate | Gate of Beginning — transformed into a gate of light |
| Behind Yeongchuk Chongnim Gate | Welcoming Light |
| Seongbo Museum | Beyond Memory — scenes from past media art |
| Samseong Banwolgyo ~ Wolyeonggyo Stream | Moonlit Waterway — a stream flowing with fog and light |
| Pond near Three-story Stone Pagoda | Misty Garden |
| Buli Gate | Gate of Truth |
| Daeungjeon Hall | Tranquility of Light |
| Haejangbogak | Flower of the Mind — main show with sky hologram and lasers |
There are night lights along the path.
Lanterns and floor light patterns between Iljumun and Cheonwangmun,
lotus video projections on the Jongmuso wall,
and firefly effects along the path from Daeungjeon Hall to Wolyeonggyo.
During the same period,
there is a Chrysanthemum Display (until October 25) in the temple,
and the city announced that buckwheat flowers will be in bloom during the event.
🚗 Directions & Parking
Yangsan Tongdosa — Tongdosa marker stone and forest path (Apr 2022) (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization Photo Gallery · 한국관광공사 김지호 · KOGL Type 1)
During the event,
you cannot drive into the Tongdosa temple grounds.
Access to the internal parking lots is restricted
from 17:00.
| Parking Lot | Info |
|---|---|
| Tongdosa Main Gate Parking Lot | Near the ticket office |
| Tongdo Fantasia Parking Lot 5 (Tongdo Temporary Public Parking) | Recommended on weekends/holidays — heavy traffic at entrance |
No information on parking fees is provided.
| How to Get There | Directions |
|---|---|
| Car | Gyeongbu Expressway → Tongdosa IC → Tongdosa |
| City Bus | Yangsan Terminal (or Eonyang Terminal) → Bus 12·13 → Tongdosa Sinpyeong Terminal, 40 min walk or 10 min taxi |
| Train | KTX Ulsan (Tongdosa) Station → Bus 13 city bus |
👨👩👧 If Visiting with Kids
Walk about 20 minutes along the pine tree path,
Mupunghansong-ro, to reach Yeongchuk Chongnim Gate.
This is where the viewing begins.
The city press release says the viewing takes about 1 hour,
the event website says 30~40 minutes
(or over 1 hour if you take your time).
Most of the path is gentle, but
some areas have dim lighting or narrow walkways,
so adult supervision is recommended.
Comfortable shoes are best;
avoid high heels or slippery shoes.
Only water is allowed—other drinks and snacks are restricted.
Bicycles and kickboards are not allowed.
Pets are restricted.
No flash photography or tripods.
About 20 minutes along Mupunghansong-ro to Yeongchuk Chongnim Gate
If you want to see the 20:30 'Flower of the Mind',
be sure to pass the main gate in time
⏳ Still Awaiting Announcement
□ Whether the event runs in rain
□ Parking fees
□ If strollers are allowed
□ Shuttle bus operation
If it rains, updates will be posted
on the event website and Instagram.
I’ll update this post if new info comes out.
For inquiries: Tongdosa 055-382-7182,
Yangsan City Culture & Arts Dept. 055-392-3555.
👍 Recommended for These Families
✔ Families looking for a free night outing without reservation
✔ Kids who love light and video shows
✔ Families wanting an autumn night walk near Yangsan or Ulsan
Walk the pine path and
finish with the light show at Haejangbogak—
a two-hour evening outing.
This post is a summary based on official guidance before visiting in person. Photos marked ‘Photo Gallery’ are from the Korea Tourism Organization under KOGL Type 1 (shooting dates noted). Character images are GPT-generated.
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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)