{"id":11018,"date":"2025-09-01T22:39:58","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T14:39:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelodgehotels.asia\/?p=11018"},"modified":"2025-09-01T22:39:58","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T14:39:58","slug":"how-to-join-koreas-harvest-festival-as-a-traveler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelodgehotels.asia\/nb\/how-to-join-koreas-harvest-festival-as-a-traveler\/","title":{"rendered":"Chuseok 2025: How to Join Korea\u2019s Harvest Festival as a Traveler"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Chuseok 2025: How to Join Korea\u2019s Harvest Festival as a Traveler<\/h1>\n\t
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Ever dreamed of seeing Seoul without the usual hustle and bustle? From <\/span>October 5th to 8th, 2025<\/span>, you have a golden opportunity during Chuseok, Korea\u2019s most important traditional holiday. While it is a cherished, family-focused affair that sees a quiet calm settle over the city’s normally packed streets, it presents a unique and magical chance for travelers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Instead of a city that’s shut down, you’ll find its historic heart is more alive than ever. Imagine royal palaces filled with the vibrant colors of traditional dress and the joyful sounds of folk music.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This guide is your key to unlocking this special experience. Let’s turn the dream of joining these celebrations into a reality by planning your stay in the heart of the festivities.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\ud83d\udc49 <\/span>Experience the heart of the celebration at Seoul’s royal palaces and folk villages, which come alive with special events and performances open to all.<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc49 Book your hotel in Seoul months in advance and avoid planning travel to other cities, as this is Korea\u2019s busiest domestic travel period.<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc49 Immerse yourself in the culture by participating in activities like wearing a hanbok, joining workshops, and learning the holiday greeting.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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What is Chuseok?<\/h2>\n\t
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Often called “Korean Thanksgiving,” Chuseok (\ucd94\uc11d) is one of South Korea’s three most important traditional holidays, alongside Seollal (Lunar New Year) and Dano. The name literally translates to “Autumn Eve,” and it is also known by its older, native Korean name, Hangawi (\ud55c\uac00\uc704), which means “the great middle of autumn.”<\/span><\/p>\n

Celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar, Chuseok occurs on the night of the full harvest moon, which is traditionally the brightest and fullest of the year. This timing is deeply rooted in Korea\u2019s agrarian past, a time to celebrate a bountiful harvest and give thanks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For 2025, Chuseok Day falls on Monday, October 6th, with the official public holiday period extending from Sunday, October 5th, to Wednesday, October 8th<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

At its heart, the holiday is a beautiful blend of three core themes:<\/span><\/p>\n