Popular Palace and Tomb Utilization Program
Fully Lottery-Based System Introduced This Year, ‘[Edaily Reporter Jang Byung-ho] The popular palace and tomb utilization programs “Gyeongbokgung Starlight Walk” and “Changdeokgung Moonlight Tour” are set to resume with the arrival of spring.’,
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| ‘Gyeongbokgung Starlight Walk’. (Photo=National Cultural Heritage Administration) |
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, ‘The Palace and Tomb Heritage Division of the National Cultural Heritage Administration and the Cultural Heritage Promotion Agency announced on the 12th that participants for the first half of the 2025 “Gyeongbokgung Starlight Walk” and “Changdeokgung Moonlight Tour,” set to start next month, will be recruited through a fully lottery-based system.’,
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, ‘The “Gyeongbokgung Starlight Walk” will operate twice a day, every Wednesday to Sunday, from April 2 to May 17.’,
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, ‘Participants can experience royal cuisine and watch traditional Korean music performances before enjoying a night view tour of the northern sector of Gyeongbokgung with a professional guide.’,
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, ‘This year, to commemorate the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage listing of “Korean Jang Making,” a photo zone utilizing traditional jars will be set up in the Gyeongbokgung Janggo. A short play featuring the stories of Jangomama (court lady) and Na-in (palace maid) will also be presented.’,
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, ‘At Geoncheonggung, participants can hear stories about King Gojong’s embrace of modern culture and technology. They can also stroll across the Chuihyang Bridge at Hyangwonjeong, which is usually closed to the public, and enjoy the beautiful atmosphere of the night.’,
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, ‘The “Changdeokgung Moonlight Tour” will take place six times a day, every Thursday to Sunday, from April 10 to June 15.’,
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, ‘Participants will enter through the Geumho Gate, holding traditional lanterns, and explore major buildings such as Injeongjeon, Nakseonjae, and Yeongyeongdang with a guide. At Nakseonjae Sanggyeongjeong, they can enjoy Daegum performances, and at Buyongji, they can take commemorative photos with performers reenacting royal walks.’,
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, ‘At Yeongyeongdang, traditional art performances, including court dances created by Crown Prince Hyomyeong, can be enjoyed with refreshments, wrapping up a special evening at the old palace in spring.’,
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| ‘Changdeokgung Moonlight Tour’. (Photo=National Cultural Heritage Administration) |
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, ‘Applications for the “Gyeongbokgung Starlight Walk” can be made via Ticketlink from 2 PM on the 13th, and for the “Changdeokgung Moonlight Tour” from 2 PM on the 17th. Winners can purchase up to two tickets, and each account (ID) can only apply once per program.’,
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, ‘After priority booking for winners, any remaining seats for the “Gyeongbokgung Starlight Walk” will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 2 PM on the 26th, and for the “Changdeokgung Moonlight Tour” starting at 2 PM on the 31st.’,
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, ‘Phone reservations are available for seniors aged 65 and over, people with disabilities, and national merit holders, following the same first-come, first-served schedule for remaining seats per program. Special sessions with foreign language guides for foreigners can be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis via Kreatrip starting at 9 AM on April 2.’,
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, ‘The participation fee for the “Gyeongbokgung Starlight Walk” is 60,000 won per person, and for the “Changdeokgung Moonlight Tour” it is 30,000 won. For more detailed information, queries can be directed to the Palace and Tomb Heritage Division and the Cultural Heritage Promotion Agency’s website, or via the palace utilization program telephone inquiry service.’
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