What should I expect from the Pyeongtaek holiday lights display?
Every year Pyeongtaek sets up a series of free holiday light displays that last from December through March. The holiday lights installations are different each year and feature an eclectic display of imagery that makes winter a little more delightful. Since Christmas is considered a romantic holiday in Korea, the lights are often themed toward romance rather than the standard Christian or Santa themed lights seen in Western countries.
Every display in each part of Pyeongtaek will be different. Each year we go see all of them over their 3-4 months on display. We find it a fun way to spend an evening during the winter.
How can I enjoy the holiday lights with minimal discomfort?
It’s going to be cold, especially at the lights display on the lake.
- Dress for the cold. Wear warm gloves, hat, jacket, and maybe even long-underwear. Warm is the key to happiness in winter, so don’t play yourself. Go buy cold-weather clothes and get serious about staying warm.
- Drink something warm. Take tumblers of hot chocolate or plan to stop at a cafe to warm up and enjoy a drink and dessert.
- Pay attention to wind chill. If the wind is blowing, it’s not the right day to view the lights. Wait for a calm day.
- Clear days mean cold nights. If you are going out on a clear night, dress EXTRA warm.
- Get the pocket and hand warmers from a quickie-mart and use them. Everyone does. It’s how we manage to not wear gloves in winter.
Where can I see the Pyeongtaek holiday lights?
Pyeongtaek hosts all of its large events, performances, and installations at the following seven locations. We recommend saving all of these locations because you will be visiting them again and again for local events. You can take any of the Korean addresses listed below and put them into Naver Maps or Kakao Maps to find the locations. Use WAZE or Google Maps at your own risk.
- Songtan City Hall: 경기 평택시 경기대로 1366
- Pyeongtaek City Hall: 경기 평택시 중앙로 277
- AK Plaza: 경기 평택시 평택로 55
- Pyeongtaek Lake: 경기 평택시 현덕면 권관리 315-2
- The street in front of Osan AFB walking gate: 경기 평택시 쇼핑로 2
- The street in front of Camp Humphreys walking gate: 경기 평택시 팽성읍 안정순환로 118
- Hyeonhwa Park in Anjung: 경기 평택시 안중읍 현화리
Learn more about the Pyeongtaek Holiday Lights display
Read the Pyeongtaek Insight 2020 blogs: HAVE A BLAST AT PYEONGTAEK LAKE LIGHT FESTIVAL!
Share your videos, photos, and blogs about the lights holiday/Christmas in Pyeongtaek!
Join the Pyeongtaek Food & Fun Facebook group or the Pyeongtaek Living Facebook group and share which holiday lights display you liked the most! One of the things that makes the holidays magical is hearing everyone’s stories about how they found the holiday spirit. You can also @south_of_seoul or #pyeongtaekholidaylights on Instagram.
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