🎄 Christmas Wishlist in Korea 2025
Spending Christmas in Seoul?
From cozy cafés to glittering lights and snow-covered theme parks, the city turns into a winter dreamscape.
Here’s our Christmas Wishlist 2025 — a list of wishes to experience, not gifts to receive.
☕ 1. Drink a Hot Chocolate under the Lights
Start your Christmas journey with a warm cup in some of the most atmospheric cafés around Seoul.
All the Ugly Cookie
Forest Outings – Songdo, Incheon
A forest-style glass café that turns into a mini Christmas garden.
📍145 Cheongnyang-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon ⏰ 10:00-22:00
Manhole Coffee – Yeongdeungpo-gu
An underground English-library-style café with a tall Christmas tree.
📍247 Yeongsin-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul ⏰12:00–21:30 (closed Monday & Thursday)
Another Side Café – Gangseo-gu
A “Christmas Village” every December, full of lights and bears.
📍 318 Gangseo-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul ⏰9:00–22:00 (Opens at 10:00 on weekends)
All the Ugly Cookie – Seongsu
Chunky cookies, Christmas mugs, wreaths — the perfect winter snack stop.
📍3 Seongsui-ro 12-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul ⏰12:00–19:00
Try the Korean winter classics: sweet-potato latte or peppermint mocha.
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- Forest outings songdo
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- Manhole
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- Another Side Café
🛍️ 2. Go Christmas Shopping and See the Lights
In Seoul, shopping becomes an art form during the holidays.
Starfield
Shinsegae Department Store – Myeongdong
The iconic media façade — best after sunset.
The Hyundai Seoul – Yeouido
A futuristic atrium transformed into a floating “Winter Garden.”
Lotte World Mall & Lotte Castle – Jamsil
Fairytale décor, skating rink, giant Christmas tree.
Hyundai Department Store – Apgujeong & Pangyo
European-style festive windows.
Starfield Library @ COEX
A massive golden Christmas tree between giant bookshelves.
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- The Hyundai Seoul
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- Lotte departement store
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- Shinsegae Department Store
🎡 3. Have Fun & Feel the Magic
Korea’s winter festivals are pure enchantment.
Chanel Holiday Ice Rink
Everland Wintertopia
Millions of lights, parades, and the biggest Christmas tree in Korea.
Lotte World Adventure
Indoor-outdoor rides with snow shows and live music.
Seoul Land
Fireworks, snow foam, European market.
Snoopy Christmas Village
Peanuts-themed photo zones and holiday décor.
Seoul Plaza Ice Rink
Outdoor skating for only ₩1,000.
Chanel Holiday Ice Rink
White-and-gold luxury skating experience (reservation required).
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- Lotte world
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- Snoopy christmas park
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- Seoulland
🍭 4. Taste the Sweet Side of Christmas
Follow the smell of roasted chestnuts and melting chocolate.
Myeongdong
Gwanghwamun Christmas Market
Mulled wine, churros, wooden stalls.
Hangang Winter Festa – Yeouido & Ttukseom
Food booths, light scenes, snow slides.
Cheonggyecheon Lantern Festival
Glowing lanterns over the river.
Myeongdong Street Food Alley
Hotteok, bungeoppang, fresh strawberries.
DDP – Dongdaemun Design Plaza
Food trucks + mini designer Christmas markets.
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- Gwanghwamun Christmas Market
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- DDP
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- Hangang Winter Festa
🌟 5. Capture the Magic Everywhere
Even outside festivals, the whole city shines.
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- Byulmadang Library @ COEX – giant golden tree.
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- The Hyundai Seoul – full atrium light show.
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- Shinsegae Myeongdong – façade show around 6 pm.
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- Seokchon Lake – castle and tower reflections.
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- Cheonggyecheon Stream – lantern walk at night.
Seokchon Lake
Seoul glows differently in December — every café, market, and street corner feels like a wish come true.
So… what’s on your Christmas Wishlist this year?