Published Date : Dec 29, 2015 / Edited Date : Feb 13, 2019
2016 Bosinggak Bell-ringing Ceremony_1
On midnight of December 31, 2015, the Bosinggak Watch-Night Bell Ceremony will take place without fail to bring in the year 2016.
Just like every year at the ceremony, the mayor, the superintendent of education, the commissioner of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, the city council chairman, and the head of the Jongno-gu district office will be present to welcome in the new year along with 11 people that were voted through the city's website.
These 11 people were chosen according to their contribution towards society, their ability to overcome hard conditions, and still give hope to the people around them.
The ceremony will also have a special dance performance, media performance, a choir, the popular singer "Park Jihyun", and performances from a musical gala show team. A special video segment called "Time Traveling Seoul" will also be prepared where the public can reflect on Seoul's past and present.
Restricted traffic information and bus detour info.
- Traffic restriction dates: December 31, 2015 (Thursday), 11 PM - January 1, 2016 (Friday), 1:30 AM (subject to change depending on the crowd).
- Restricted traffic areas (8 locations): Jongno 2-ga, Cheonggye 2-ga, Anguk, Jongno-gu Office, Euljiro 1-ga, Sejongno, Cheonggye Plaza, back streets of City Hall.
Extended bus times after the ceremony.
- 42 of Seoul's city buses will be running until 2 am.
- The Seoul Night bus runs from 11:30 am - 5 am.
Extended subway hours after the ceremony.
The last train time for the subway will be extended by one hour and trains will run more frequently.
Due to the ceremony, cars will have limited access to the streets of Jongno, Ujeongguk-ro, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Mugyo-ro, and other roads in the Bosinggak area. Buses will also have to take a detour. This will be from December 31 at 11 pm until 1:30 am the next day.
본 코스는 보행약자(거동이 불편한 고령자, 장애인, 유모차 이용자 등)를 위한 코스입니다.
보호자를 동반하지 않을 시 이용이 불가능 합니다.※ 보행약자 1명당 보호자 최소 1인 이상 동반 ※ 전동보장구(전동휠체어, 전동스쿠터 등) 사용자의 경우 보호자 1인당 보행약자 최대 4인까지 동반 가능
희망하시는 날짜 및 코스에 활동가능한 해설사가 없는 경우 예약은 취소될 수 있습니다.
예약확인을 위해 도보관광 사무국(02-6925-0777)에서 확인 연락이 진행됩니다.(최소 5일~한달 전)3회 이상 전화통화가 이뤄지지 않을 시 예약이 취소될 수 있습니다.
해설 진행 시 발생하는 안전사고에 대해서 도보관광 사무국과 서울문화관광해설사는 책임을 지지 않습니다.
미세먼지 비상저감조치 발령 및 기타 기상악화(폭염, 태풍, 폭우 등)로 인해 도보관광 운영이 어려운 경우 모든 예약은 일괄 취소됩니다. (관광일 전날 기준)
Reservations must be made at least three days prior to the tour date.
Additional reservations, one or two days before the tour starts, are only allowed for the tour that is already fixed.
In the case of group tour, more than 10people, please contact us by e-mail.
Reservations for the following month are available from the 15th of the current month.
Please refrain from participating in any tour programs should you be experiencing any symptoms, including fever, coughing, congestion, muscle pain, stuffy nose, and/or sore throat.
Reservations for tourists 14 years & under without an accompanying adult or guardian shall be canceled on site.
All reservations will be canceled in the event of a weather warning being issued. (e.g. heatwave, typhoon, heavy rain, fine dust, etc.) (Cancellation will be processed immediately upon implementation)
※ Please always check the weather warning on the day of the reservation on the site below.
(https://www.accuweather.com/en/kr/seoul/226081/weather-forecast/226081)
The Seoul Guided Walking Tour administration office and tour guide affiliates are not responsible for any accidents that happen to occur during the tour program.
Reservation shall be made at least 1 week before the tour day.
The course is for tourists with mobility problems (Senior, people with disability, stroller user).
You may not use the course without an assistant (or companion) ※ At least one assistant shall accompany a tourist with mobility problem ※ In case of electric assisting device users (electric wheelchair, electric scooter users), one assistant may accompany up to 4 tourists with mobility problem
Reservation may be canceled when a guide is unavailable on the desired date and course.
Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office (02-6925-0777) will contact you to confirm reservation. (At least 5 days~1 month before tour day) Reservation may be canceled when Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office cannot reach you for more than 3 times.
Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office and Seoul culture and tourism guide are not liable for the safety accidents during the Seoul Guided Walking Tour.
All reservations will be canceled in the event of a weather warning being issued. (e.g. heatwave, typhoon, heavy rain, fine dust, etc.) (Cancellation will be processed immediately upon implementation)
※ Please always check the weather warning on the day of the reservation on the site below.
(https://www.accuweather.com/en/kr/seoul/226081/weather-forecast/226081)