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The Nakhwa show, which was free until last year, is now a paid, pre-booked event, which may cause some confusion. However, this is also good news as the crowd limit will make the festival more enjoyable.
To help you avoid any confusion and have the best experience, we have compiled a complete guide to the **2025 Yeongpyeongsa Nakhwa Festival**, from booking methods to parking and entry procedures.
2025 Yeongpyeongsa Nakhwa Festival Basic Information
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- Dates: October 17 (Fri) ~ October 18 (Sat), 2025
- Time: 6:00 PM ~ 8:30 PM
- Location: Yeongpyeongsa Temple, Janggun-myeon, Sejong-si (Yeongpyeongsa-gil 124)
Booking Method and Admission Fee (Ticketing Success Guide!)
This year, admission to the festival is only possible through online pre-booking, and tickets cannot be purchased on-site, so please keep this in mind!
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- Booking opens: 1:00 PM on Monday, September 15, 2025
- Booking website: Proceed through the official website (nakhwa.net) (connects directly to Naver)
- Admission fee: 20,000 KRW (Free for children under 36 months)
- Admission limit: 4,000 people on a first-come, first-served basis per day
Admission procedure
- Arrive at the designated temporary parking lot and park your car.
- Confirm your booking and receive a wristband.
- Take the shuttle bus to the Yeongpyeongsa festival venue.
- Wear the wristband and enter the festival.
Getting to Yeongpyeongsa, Parking and Shuttle Bus
During the festival period, cars are not allowed to enter the Yeongpyeongsa temple grounds. You must park at the temporary parking lot below and use the shuttle bus to get to the venue.
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- Temporary parking lot address: 752-251 Sejong-dong, Sejong Special Self-Governing City
- Shuttle operating hours: 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM (8 units of 25-seater buses run continuously, no fixed schedule)
📌 **Tip!** In the evening when the event ends, thousands of people may crowd together, causing long queues for the shuttle bus. Since the staff will check the number of people until the end, if you're not in a hurry, it's a good idea to leave slowly.
Special Tips to Enjoy the Festival 200%
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- Attire: The sparks may fly, so it's best to wear comfortable, dark-colored clothing. Wearing a hat is also a good idea.
- Photography: It's important to capture the movement of the fireworks. If you have a tripod, you can take amazing photos without blur.
- Optimal viewing time: The fireworks are most beautiful about 30 minutes to 1 hour after the Nakhwa bongs are lit, not immediately after. Try to aim for this time!
- Mat & Snacks: You may have to wait for a while to get a good spot. We recommend bringing a mat and some light snacks so you can wait comfortably. (Meals are sold separately within the temple grounds.)
The **Yeongpyeongsa Nakhwa Festival** is a chance to make a wish with the beautiful fireworks. The new pre-booking system has been introduced, but the magical experience you get is worth all the effort.
Be sure to prepare with this guide to have the most special and beautiful night of autumn 2025. Tickets may sell out quickly, so be sure to log on early when booking opens!
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