Introduction
The Culture Headquarters of the Seoul Metropolitan Government (History & Cultural Heritage Division) has been holding the “Bosingak Bell-Ringing Ceremony” since November 21, 2006. The program takes place at noon daily (except Mondays) and gives locals and international visitors an opportunity to experience ringing the bell.
Address:
54, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul[Google Map]
Homepage:
culture.seoul.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish)
Additional Info
Introduction:
The Culture Headquarters of the Seoul Metropolitan Government (History & Cultural Heritage Division) has been holding the “Bosingak Bell-Ringing Ceremony” since November 21, 2006. The program takes place at noon daily (except Mondays) and gives locals and international visitors an opportunity to experience ringing the bell.
Programs:
Changing of the guards ceremony, photo zone, guided tour, bell-ringing experience, traditional outfit exprience, etc.
How to Particpate:
Regular program:
–
Bosingak Bell-Ringing Experience: 11:00-12:20
– Hands-on experience program for foreigners offered on Tuesdays.
– Not available on Mondays, Independence Movement Day (March 1), Liberation Day (August 15),
New Year’s Eve for bell-ringing ceremony, extreme heat season (August 4 – 6, 2015)
and cold spell season.
*Foreign visitors may participate in the program on Tuesdays (onsite registration).
*Inquiries : Dasan Call Center +82-120 / Bosingak Bell Administration Office +82-2-2148-4169
addr2: (Gwancheol-dong)
tel: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-2133-2641
telname: Culture Headquarters of the Seoul Metropolitan Government (History & Cultural Heritage Division)
zipcode: 03189
agelimit: Open to visitors of all ages.
eventenddate: 20191231
eventplace: Area around Bosingak Belfry in Jong-ro, Jongno-gu.
eventstartdate: 20190101
placeinfo: [Subway]
Jonggak Station (Seoul Subway Line 1), Exit 4.
The belfry is located right outside
of the exit.
playtime: 11:00-12:20
– Closed Mondays, March 1, August 15, during bell-ringing ceremonies and other official events
– Closed during extreme hot and cold seasons
program: Traditional Outfit Experience: Visitors can try on traditional outfits, take pictures and participate in ringing the bell.
Bosingak Bell-Ringing Experience: Visitors can register for a free bell-ringing experience at the second floor of Bosingak starting from 11:40 am.
“Make a Wish”: Visitors are given time to make a wish at the strike of 12th bell ring at noon while laying their hands on the bell.
spendtimefestival: Approx. 30 min.
sponsor1: Culture Headquarters of the Seoul Metropolitan Government (History & Cultural Heritage Division)
sponsor1tel: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-2133-2641
sponsor2tel: +82-2-2133-2641
usetimefestival: Free
