Photo: Bosingak Belfry (left) / Tourists participating in Bosingak Belfry experience
One of the most representative experiences in Seoul, Bosingak Bell-Ringing Ceremony is providing even more chances for foreign tourists to participate since October, 2015.
The bell tolling experience, which was previously only offered on Tuesdays, has now changed its operation schedule to run every day of the week excluding Mondays.
This exotic and memorable experience requires no advanced reservation and those who wish to participate can show up by 11:40 in the morning at the second floor of Bosingak Belfry. In addition, participants can now try on Korea's authentic traditional clothing, such as hanbok and palace guard costumes from the Joseon Dynasty and take photographs to capture the moment.
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☞ Venue: Bosingak Belfry 54, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
☞ Period: October 2015 - Open all year round
* Closed: Mondays, Independence Movement Day (March 1), National Liberation Day (August 15),
New Year’s Eve for bell-ringing ceremony, extreme heat season and cold spell season,
second and fourth Saturday of every month.
☞ Operating Hours: 11:00-12:20
☞ Fee: free of charge
☞ Schedule:
11:00-11:30 Watch guard ceremony at Bosingak Belfry
11:30-11:53 Meet in front of Bosingak Belfry and take a photo
11:53-11:58 Guided tour to learn about Bosingak Belfry
11:58-11:59 Standing arrangement, hitting practice for bell-ringing
12:00-12:05 Bell ringing Experience and wearing traditional customs / Photos
* At least one English-speaking cultural commentator will be stationed at the venue at all times.
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