Why NOW picked itA fit for a quiet walk after 6 pm. It is free, needs no reservation and has English audio guidance, and Pilgyeongjae's lantern show makes it an easy evening pairing.
Seoul's Wellness Travel Week runs Oct. 24 to Nov. 4. From Oct. 26, Bongeunsa, Jogyesa and Hwagyesa temples host free audio-guided night meditation walks every day from 6:00 to 8:30 pm, with guidance in Korean and English and no reservation needed.
Walk a temple yard at your own pace after 6 pm
The night walks run daily from Oct. 26 to Nov. 4. Start the audio guide with the Trip Audio app or a QR code and walk at your own speed.
There is no booking and no cap on numbers. Bongeunsa's path is narrow, though, so staff let people in groups of five or fewer.
Opening weekend at Bongeunsa
On Oct. 24 and 25, Bongeunsa runs 15 programmes, including singing-bowl meditation, yoga, tea gatherings and recovery exercise. Geumgang Seunim's Seon meditation talk on Oct. 24 is free; the rest cost 5,000 won per person.
There is also an evening night walking meditation on Oct. 24.
Hanji lanterns at Pilgyeongjae, lit from 6 pm
The hanok restaurant Pilgyeongjae in Suseo-dong shows hanji lantern works by artist Kim Won-cheon from Oct. 26 to Nov. 4. Anyone can view them free, whether or not they eat there, and the lanterns light up at 6 pm.
Harp busking on Garosu-gil on the last day
On Nov. 4 at 12:30 pm, Boston Chamber on Garosu-gil hosts a free harp-and-vocal 'sound healing' busking set. No reservation is needed.
Eight venues from the Seoul Wellness Tourism 100 list also run special programmes from Oct. 29 to Nov. 4, such as tea-blending classes. Some are paid; booking is in advance or on site.
