Banjjakbanjjak Namsanbamgil (반짝반짝 남산밤길) is a free night walk on Seoul’s Namsan, running from October 21 to November 21, 2026. You start at Namsangol Hanok Village in Jung-gu and walk about 3km toward Namsan Tower, with the event running from 19:00 to 21:00. You don’t book ahead. Registration happens on site, and it can close early once a session is full.
What Is Banjjakbanjjak Namsanbamgil?
Namsan is one of Seoul’s best-known spots after dark, and this event takes you along its forest trails with the city lights below. The name roughly means “Twinkling Namsan Night Path.” It isn’t a race, so nobody is ranked and you can walk at whatever pace suits you. Every walker carries a glowing wristband and a glow-in-the-dark phone grip. Strung out along the dark trail, all those small lights look a bit like fireflies drifting up the mountain.
The Seoul Metropolitan Government hosts the walk, and Peullotibeu Co., Ltd. (㈜플로티브) runs it. Updates are posted on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/hot2seoul/.
Banjjakbanjjak Namsanbamgil 2026 Schedule and Hours
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates | 2026-10-21 ~ 2026-11-21 |
| Hours | 19:00–21:00 |
| On-site registration | 18:00–19:20 (closes early when a session is full) |
| Venue | Namsangol Hanok Village and the Namsan area |
| Address | 28 Toegye-ro 34-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 중구 퇴계로34길 28 (필동2가)) |
| Who can join | All ages (children and walkers with limited mobility should come with a guardian) |
| Host / Organizer | Seoul Metropolitan Government / Peullotibeu Co., Ltd. (㈜플로티브) |
| Contact | 02-6052-1002 |
Weather and park conditions can change the schedule or the route. Check the latest notice with the organizer or on Instagram before you go.
Banjjakbanjjak Namsanbamgil Route and How the Walk Works
The route starts at Namsangol Hanok Village, follows the Namsan connecting walkway (남산연결보행로) and Namsangongwon-gil (남산공원길), and climbs to Namsan Tower. It’s about 3km in total. Each session takes about 700 people, split into seven groups of 100 that leave one after another.
| Step | What happens |
|---|---|
| 1 | On-site registration (18:00–19:20) |
| 2 | Group assignment (about 700 per session, seven groups of 100) |
| 3 | Warm-up and safety briefing |
| 4 | Groups depart in turn: Namsangol Hanok Village → Namsan connecting walkway → Namsangongwon-gil → Namsan Tower |
| 5 | Group photos at Palgakjeong Pavilion (팔각정), then the walk ends |
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Main program | Night trekking |
| Side event | Visit-and-verify event at nearby traditional markets and local shopping streets |
The walk ends at Palgakjeong Pavilion near the top of Namsan, not back at Namsangol Hanok Village. Decide beforehand how you’ll get down the mountain afterward.
Banjjakbanjjak Namsanbamgil Fee and Registration
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Fee | Free |
| Registration | On site only |
| Registration hours | 18:00–19:20 |
| Note | Registration may close early once a session is full |
The walk costs nothing. Because spots are first come, first served on the day and can run out, try to arrive when registration opens.
How to Get to Namsangol Hanok Village (Which Chungmuro Station Exit?)
The starting point, Namsangol Hanok Village, is right in front of Exits 3 and 4 of Chungmuro Station on Subway Lines 3 and 4.
| Transport | How to get there |
|---|---|
| Subway | Lines 3 and 4, Chungmuro Station, right outside Exits 3 and 4 |
| Car | Paid parking lot directly in front of the village’s main gate |
The village’s traditional garden is open 24 hours and costs nothing to enter (per a January 2024 notice), so you can look around before you register for the walk. Viewing hours and closing days for the traditional houses change with the season, so check those separately.
Don’t Confuse It With: Namsan Night Festival’s Danpung Sanchaek
Around the same time, the Seoul Metropolitan Government’s 2026 Namsan Night Festival runs its own night trek on the mountain, called Danpung Sanchaek (단풍산책), meaning “autumn foliage walk.” It hasn’t been confirmed whether this is the same event as Banjjakbanjjak Namsanbamgil. Its dates, hours, fees, and sign-up method are all different, so treat them as two separate events.
| Item | Course 1 | Course 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Dates | 10/23 (Fri) & 10/24 (Sat) | 11/6 (Fri) & 11/7 (Sat) |
| Distance | 3.8km | 4.2km |
| Duration | About 1 hr 30 min | About 1 hr 40 min |
| Route | Namsan Yejang Park (남산예장공원) → Namsan Library (남산도서관) entrance | Namsan Yejang Park → N Seoul Tower → Namsan North Forest Trail (남산북측숲길) → Namsangol Hanok |
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Hours | 16:00–21:00 (350 people depart at 4 PM and again at 5 PM) |
| Capacity | 700 per day, 2,800 in total |
| Fee | 5,000 KRW (~$4 USD) deposit per person, paid in advance (refunded once your participation is confirmed) |
| Booking | Advance reservation on Naver |
| Contact | Festival office, 070-5226-0759 |
| Website | https://namsannightfestival.com/ |
Course 2 ties in with shops around Chungmuro, Pildong, Inhyeon Market, and Euljiro. Participants can get Ttaenggyeoyo (땡겨요) discount coupons and cashback in Seoul Sarang gift vouchers (서울사랑상품권).
Tips for Banjjakbanjjak Namsanbamgil
- Arrive when registration opens. Sign-up starts at 18:00, and a session can close early once it’s full.
- Take the subway. The start is right outside Exits 3 and 4 of Chungmuro Station, so it’s easy to find.
- Bring a guardian for kids. All ages can join, but children and walkers with limited mobility should come with a guardian.
- Plan your way down. The walk ends with group photos at Palgakjeong Pavilion, and you leave from there.
- Check for notices before you go. Weather and park conditions can change the schedule and the route.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Banjjakbanjjak Namsanbamgil free?
Yes, it’s free. You don’t reserve ahead; you register on site.
Do I need to book in advance?
No, registration is on site only. It runs from 18:00 to 19:20 and may close early once a session is full.
Where does the walk start, and how long is the route?
It starts at Namsangol Hanok Village and covers about 3km. You follow the Namsan connecting walkway and Namsangongwon-gil up toward Namsan Tower, and the walk ends after group photos at Palgakjeong Pavilion.
What time does it start?
The event runs from 19:00 to 21:00. Registration is open from 18:00 to 19:20, and after a warm-up and safety briefing, groups of 100 leave one after another.
How do I get to Namsangol Hanok Village?
It’s right in front of Exits 3 and 4 of Chungmuro Station on Subway Lines 3 and 4. The address is 서울특별시 중구 퇴계로34길 28 (필동2가) (28 Toegye-ro 34-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul).
Can I park at Namsangol Hanok Village?
Yes, there’s a paid parking lot directly in front of the main gate. The event draws a lot of people, though, so the subway is the easier option.
Can I bring my kids?
Yes, all ages can take part. Children and walkers with limited mobility should come with a guardian.
Is this the same event as the Namsan Night Festival’s Danpung Sanchaek?
That hasn’t been confirmed. Danpung Sanchaek uses advance booking on Naver with a 5,000 KRW (~$4 USD) deposit per person, and its dates and routes are different. Check with each event directly: 02-6052-1002 for Banjjakbanjjak Namsanbamgil, or 070-5226-0759 for Danpung Sanchaek.
