Tours/Busan/Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival Bus tour from Busan
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Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival Bus tour from Busan

5.0(6)Busan1 hour
TRIPADVISOR5.0(6)

Description

You will enjoy Korea's largest lotus lantern festival with a professional guide at every corner. You will have many photos with the wonderful night view in the background, with lighting prepared by your guide. When returning home, we plan to stop at Busan Seobu Sasang Terminal, Seomyeon Station, and finally Busan Station for your convenience.

Tour Options

Midnight Return
  • Duration: 10 hours: Transportation round ways 4Hours Lantern Festival 6Hours Dinner not included Midnight return from Jinju: It leaves Jinju at 12 p.m., passes through Busan Sasang Terminal and Seomyeon Station, and returns to Busan Station.

Itinerary

Admission included480 min

Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival originates from the floating lanterns that were used during the Jinjuseong Fortress Battle of the Imjin War (1592-1598) as a military strategy to prevent Japanese troops from wading the Namgang River. The highlights of the festival are the floating of lanterns along the Namgang River and the parade of lanterns created by local students themselves. In addition, the festival has various events and programs including a fireworks show, water lighting show, cultural performances, and more.

Highlights

Souvenir tote bag 40cm×40cm
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Korean traditional snack and one apple
Korean traditional lantern(red and blue) with a light bulb

What's included

Included
Souvenir tote bag 40cm×40cm
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Korean traditional snack and one apple
Korean traditional lantern(red and blue) with a light bulb
Not included
Dinner

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(6)

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K1330APmarinao
October 8, 2025
Don‘t miss this tour!

Do not miss this tour if you‘re coming to Busan around the Jinju lantern festival! We‘ve had an amazing experience with Suyang. He was very kind and planned the tour until midnight, so that we had enough time to explore each area of the festival grounds. Don‘t miss these breathtaking views and especially this tour with Suyang. Thank you for sharing your knowlege and time with us and for the cute lantern and provided snacks! :)

Operator response

Thank you for participating in my Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival Tour. It is an honor to show the wonderful scenery of Jinju to three beautiful ladies from Switzerland. We provide professional lighting for everyone who participates in my tour to take wonderful pictures. We understand that it is difficult for those who participate in the late night tour to take bright pictures due to the nature of the night, and we provide professional lighting for all our customers. Thank you again for participating in my tour.

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cinziatam
October 8, 2025
the lanterns how wonderful

fantastic guide showed us really the whole festival and with a great Photo Service very helpful I recommend it has everyone to see the festival well

Operator response

Thank you for participating in my Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival tour. It is an honor to show the wonderful scenery of Jinju to four beautiful ladies from Italy. We provide professional lighting so that everyone who participates in my tour can take wonderful pictures. And we organize the routes and provide customers so that they can enjoy the festival without missing a single corner of the huge Jinju Castle. Thank you again for participating in my tour.

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Wafa E
October 6, 2025
Magical Jinju

We were lucky to attend the Jinju namgang lantern festival during our visit to Busan. It was a magical evening. Thanks to our tour guide who took care of every detail making our experience safe and worry free.

Operator response

Thank you for participating in my Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival Tour. A little rain made it difficult to walk along the muddy riverside, but it was a night without difficulties to enjoy the wonderful night view. We also provided professional lighting to help you take pictures so that you can leave good memories. Thank you again for participating in my tour.

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ivanng00
October 14, 2024
Best tour in Busan!

Highly recommended Suyang samchon tour! Suyang reached out to us before the tour to check if we wanted to stay until midnight for the tour! He came with lanterns and flashlight to help us take beautiful photos at night! Suyang speaks English and Mandarin well! Will definitely rebook with him when we visit Busan again!

Operator response

Thank you very much for participating in my Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival Tour. I was happy to help you and your wife make wonderful memories. Thank you so much for the ice cream and drink you bought me after the tour.

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Go275724
October 14, 2024
Best tour guide!

Busan Samchon, Suyang is the best tour guide! He's very personable and easy to communicate with! The tour is small so I get to ask a lot of questions about Korea and the site! He went above and beyond to help me looking for a snack for my friend back home! I really appreciate his kindness!

Operator response

Thank you very much for participating in my Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival Tour. It was fortunate that it started to rain towards the end of the tour. I prepared lights and helped you take wonderful pictures. Thank you again.

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W2127WOjunep
October 6, 2024
Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival 2024

It was a fabulous tour and I would highly recommend it! Suyang is a wonderful and knowledgeable tour guide, who kept me informed of the tour plans and the tour ran as per itinerary. This was the first night of the Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival 2024 and were lucky to watch the drone show and fireworks, which is only scheduled on specific nights. Due to the large scale of the festival, we kept together as a group. My tips are to wear comfy walking shoes, as we did not stop for long periods and the walking paths are not always flat. There is so much to see on both sides of the river. Carry water and small snacks as there are few vendors on the castle / fortress side. Plenty of vendors on the other side of the river.

Operator response

Thank you very much for participating in the Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival Tour. I was surprised by the huge crowd, maybe because it was the first day. A total of three guests participated in the tour, and with the cooperation of guests , the tour ended smoothly on schedule. The three guests returned to Busan at 10 p.m. due to their personal schedule, and I would like to recommend next guests to return to Busan at 12 p.m. to see all the lanterns smoothly. Thank you again for participating in my tour.

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