2026 New Year Sunrise Tour at Beach or Naksan Temple from Seoul

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16 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Want to have a unforgettable and memorable trip for this new year? Join us for a memorable 2026 New Year's Eve countdown event around Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) and kick off the year with an exciting overnight trip to one of the beach according to the package choice:
★Jeongdongjin Beach Sunrise
★ Naksan Beach & Temple Sunrise

Everyone can reach DDP at their own convenience and have free time to explore. For Countdown guests, we will meet together at the DDP subway station Exit 10 at 23:30 PM while for Non-Countdown guests, we will meet at 00:15 AM.

From there, we will embark on an overnight journey to one of the beach. It will take around 4.5 hours for the journey and reach at around 5am and wait for the first sunrise of the year together.

Enjoy a relaxing beach morning until 8:30am, followed by a lunch break at resting area on the way return to Seoul and will drop off at Dongdaemun History & Culture Park station or Myeongdong Lotte Department late by late afternoon.

What's Included

English & Chinese speaking staff
Transportation
Meals
Traveler's insurance
Other personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please be at Dongdaemun History & Culture Park station Exit 10 before 23:30pm. (Non-Countdown guests can choose to meet at 00:15am.)

End point
This activity ends in a different location. You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.

Itinerary

Duration: 16 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)

    Start your adventure at Seoul’s iconic DDP, a hub of modern design and vibrant nightlife. Here, locals gather for the New Year countdown amid dazzling lights and festive performances. It’s the perfect way to feel the city’s energy before your sunrise trip.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    ** PACKAGE 1 ** Renowned for its scenic railway by the sea, Jeongdongjin Beach is one of Korea’s most famous sunrise spots. Every year, thousands visit to witness the first dawn of the year. The moment the sun rises over the calm East Sea is truly magical and symbolic of new beginnings.

    3 hours 40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Naksan Beach

    ** PACKAGE 2 ** Located on Korea’s beautiful east coast, Naksan Beach is one of the most beloved sunrise spots in the country. Its long golden shoreline and the gentle sound of waves create a peaceful yet festive atmosphere, especially on New Year’s Day when visitors gather to witness the first sunrise of the year. As the sky gradually turns from deep blue to soft orange, you’ll experience an unforgettable sense of hope and renewal that marks the beginning of a brand-new year.

    1 hour 50 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Naksansa Temple

    ** PACKAGE 2 ** Perched on a seaside cliff overlooking the East Sea, Naksansa Temple is a thousand-year-old Buddhist temple founded by the monk Uisang during the Silla Dynasty. The temple is famous for its 16-meter-tall Haesu Gwaneum Daebul (Goddess of Mercy) statue that watches over the ocean, symbolizing peace and protection. Visitors can stroll through serene temple grounds, listen to the sound of temple bells blending with ocean waves, and take in one of Korea’s most spiritual sunrise views.

    1 hour 50 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Itinerary is subjected to traffic & weather condition.
  • This activity is not stroller and wheelchair-accessible.
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Tags

Day Trips
New Years
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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