"The Night of Baekje Palace Awakening Under the Moonlight"... Join the Iksan Night Tour

Immersive Content with the 'Eight Nights' Theme from April 24 to 26

Special Lecture by Choi Taeseong, Golden Bell, and More...

A Car-Free Night Tour Experience

A nighttime cultural festival that offers visitors an unforgettable and special experience will take place for three days at the Iksan Baekje Palace site.

On April 22, Iksan City announced that the "2026 Iksan Baekje National Heritage Night Tour" will be held for three days from April 24 to 26 in the area around the Wanggung-ri Historic Site.

2025 Iksan Baekje National Heritage Night Tour. Photo provided by Iksan City

The Iksan Night Tour has been named the "Best Night Tour" by the National Heritage Administration for three consecutive years since 2023. It has also been recognized at the Pinnacle Awards by the International Festivals & Events Association, establishing itself as a leading nighttime tourism event. Now in its ninth year, the event attracts tens of thousands of visitors annually.

This year's event features programs that combine performances and hands-on experiences, with special lighting illuminating cultural heritage spaces at night. The aim is to allow visitors to enjoy a unique nighttime experience within a historic setting.

The theme for this year is "The Night of Baekje Palace Awakening Under the Moonlight." Centered around "Eight Nights (Ya)," the festival will offer various performances, hands-on activities, and exhibition programs. The opening ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. on April 24 at the main stage of Baekje Palace.

Over ten new activities have been added, including Sarijangeomgu String Art. Historical lectures and guided programs will also help visitors deepen their understanding of Baekje culture. The Iksan World Heritage Center will host events such as the "Iksan Baekje Golden Bell" and "Iksan Baekje Treasure Hunt," encouraging participation from families.

The recently restored "King's Garden" will be unveiled for the first time during this event. With landscape lighting focused on the pond and pavilion, the nighttime scenery of the Baekje palace will be vividly recreated.

To minimize traffic congestion, Iksan City will operate the event as a "car-free night tour." There will be no parking available at the venue itself. Instead, temporary parking will be provided at the Mireuksaji Parking Lot, Palbong Public Stadium, and Iksan World Heritage Center. Shuttle buses will connect these locations with the event site to improve accessibility. In addition, express shuttle buses linking major points in the city will be operated to further enhance convenience for visitors.

Baek Seokhee, Director of Culture and Education at Iksan City, said, "Since this night tour has earned international recognition, we have prepared even more diverse and immersive programs this year. We hope you will create special spring memories at the Baekje Palace."

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