The Spring Night Atmosphere Felt at Gyeongbokgung Palace

'Gyeongbokgung Starlight Night Tour' until May 13
Enjoy traditional music performances while tasting Surasang royal cuisine

An event where you can stroll through the ancient palace filled with the scent of spring and taste royal court cuisine will be held at Gyeongbokgung Palace. The Cultural Heritage Administration's Office of Palaces and Tombs and the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation will operate the 'Gyeongbokgung Starlight Night Tour' twice a day every Wednesday to Sunday from the 15th to May 13th.

This is a flagship palace utilization event alongside the 'Changdeokgung Moonlight Tour.' Participants enjoy a modern interpretation of a lunchbox Dosutseurasang, a royal meal, prepared in Sojubang, the palace kitchen, while enjoying traditional music performances. After tasting, participants tour Janggo, Jibokjae, Palujeong, Geoncheonggung, and Hyangwonjeong with a professional guide to learn about the history of the northern area of Gyeongbokgung Palace. Especially at Jibokjae and Palujeong, visitors can sit on the Yonggyo-ui (龍交椅), the king's chair carved with a dragon motif. The highlight is the night tour of Hyangwonjeong, located opposite Geoncheonggung and Chwihyanggyo. Under the night sky, the pond sparkles with starlight.

The program starts at 6:40 PM and 7:40 PM respectively. Each session is limited to thirty-two participants. Reservations must be made in advance through Ticketlink. Seniors aged 65 and over, persons with disabilities, and national merit recipients can also make reservations by phone. The participation fee is 60,000 KRW per person (55,000 KRW for seats with restricted views during the performance).

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