Gyeongbokgung Palace Has Reopened its Doors for Nighttime Tours

In case you missed it: Gyeongbokgung Palace, the main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty, has reopened its doors to nighttime visitors on 9 Sep 2024. The nighttime tours offer a unique opportunity to experience Gyeongbokgung Palace under a different light and learn about its historical significance.

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Nighttime tour details

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Visitors with regular daytime tickets will be allowed to explore the palace until 6.30pm. On the other hand, the nighttime tour will be available from 7pm to 9.30pm. The tour will focus on key areas within the palace, including Heungryemun, Geunjeongjeon, and Sajeongjeon, to highlight significant royal events which took place during the Joseon era.

How to buy tickets to visit Gyeongbokgung Palace at night

Nighttime tour tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis through Interpark Ticket. Each person can purchase up to four tickets. Foreign visitors can also purchase tickets on-site, provided that they have something to prove their official nationality, but only up to two per person per day.

A total of 3,300 tickets are allocated daily, with 3,000 available for online purchases and 300 for on-site purchases. The price for each ticket is 3,000 won. However, all visitors—including foreigners—wearing hanbok, children under 6, and seniors over 65 can enter for free.

The nighttime tours are expected to run until 27 Oct 2024, with closure every Monday and Tuesday, as well as Wednesday, 9 Oct 2024.

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By offering nighttime tours, Gyeongbokgung Palace aims to provide a more immersive and unforgettable experience for visitors, allowing them to appreciate the palace’s beauty and history in a new and captivating way. So, grab your tickets and travel back in time to experience some of South Korea’s finest historical gems!

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