Heonjong's Study Awash in Spring Blossoms... Nakseonjae's "Forbidden Rear Garden" at Changdeokgung Palace Opens to Public
Special Guided Tours Begin March 27
Rear Garden Featuring Terraced Flower Beds and Flower Walls Opens to the Public
The Nakseonjae Rear Garden at Changdeokgung Palace, which is typically closed to the public, will open its gates this spring, adorned with blooming flowers.
On March 17, the Changdeokgung Palace Office of the Royal Palaces and Tombs Center announced that it will hold a special guided program titled "Nakseonjae Embracing Spring" twice daily from March 27 to April 2.
Nakseonjae was built in 1847 by King Heonjong as a study and place of rest. The following year, Seokbokheon, the residence of Royal Noble Consort Gyeongbin Kim, and Sugangjae, the quarters of Queen Sunwon, were added to create a single living space. Nakseonjae continued to serve as a residence for the last royal family members of the Korean Empire until they left in 1989, maintaining its historical significance throughout modern history.
Participants will follow a guide to explore the spring flowers blooming in the terraced flower beds (hwagye), as well as the pavilion and flower walls, in succession. The program also offers an in-depth look at the people associated with the architecture and the unique aesthetic features of Nakseonjae. An official from the Changdeokgung Palace Office stated, "The way spring light spreads along the terraced flower beds is the highlight of Nakseonjae that can only be seen at this time of year."
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The program lasts about one hour and is free of charge. Anyone of middle school age or older may apply for up to two tickets per person on the Changdeokgung Palace Office website from 10 a.m. on March 19 to 5 p.m. on March 22. Participants will be selected by lottery, and the results will be released on the website at 2 p.m. on March 23.
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