Korea comes even more alive at night — the starry lights of Everland are a romantic spectacle

By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Team
 
During the cold winter months, not only do Japanese streets get adorned with dazzling seasonal light displays, but scenic spots across Korea also take advantage of the long nights to hold vibrant light festivals. Aligning with the festive spirit of Christmas and New Year, the spectacular lights create a romantic and unforgettable experience for every traveler in Korea.

● Everland Starlight Galaxy Festival
Event period: November 13, 2015 – March 1, 2016
Every year, Everland holds different seasonal theme festivals, and from December to February is when the glamorous romance light festival takes place. During the event, spaces such as the Magic Garden and Rose Garden in the European Adventure Zone are decorated with lights centered around themes of love and proposals, and there's a synchronized music and light show every evening that dances to the rhythm.

● Vanilla Island Light Fairy Tale Festival
Event period: November 14, 2015 – April 30, 2016
The Vanilla Island Light Fairy Tale Festival in Pocheon City runs from November each year to April of the following year. Stroll through fragrant fields and soak in the full romantic ambiance. During the event, millions of LED lights illuminate all the buildings and parks within the venue in vivid colors. In addition, Santa Village features a 300-meter-long light tunnel adorned with pink wish cards, along with over 300 statues of Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, creating a fairytale-like atmosphere.

● Chonjinkyungwon Five-Colored Starlight Garden Exhibition
Event period: December 4, 2015 – March 13, 2016
Different from its daytime natural scenery, visiting the Five-Colored Starlight Garden Exhibition allows you to experience the mysterious and romantic charm of Chonjinkyungwon at night. Within its approximately 100,000 pyeong site, about 3 million bulbs light up simultaneously, making it one of the largest light displays in Korea. The normally desolate winter landscape is transformed into a gorgeous forest painting with the addition of lights in the natural garden. Various lights are installed on tens of thousands of trees throughout key areas including the main garden, Hyogyeong Garden, as well as the Old-Fashioned Garden, Bonsai Garden, Moonlight Garden, Skywalk, and Eden, creating a dreamlike scene.