Gyeongbokgung Starlight Night Tour
Korean name: 경복궁 별빛야행
Sep 2 (Wed) ~ Oct 24 (Sat)
Plan · Experience · Discover
- 1Before you come — Check dates, admission and how to get there.
- 2While you're here — See what's happening now from other visitors, collect festival stamps, and find food and stays nearby.
- 3Discover Korea — Get to know Korean culture through its festivals — and find your next favorite.
① Before you go
What to check before your trip.
- Dates
- Sep 2 (Wed) ~ Oct 24 (Sat)
- Hours
- Session 1 - 18:20~20:10 / Session 2 - 19:30~21:20
- Admission
- Paid · Paid (KRW 60,000 per person)
- Venue
- Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Organizer
- 국가유산청 궁능유적본부
- Contact
- 1522-2295
- Official site
- https://www.kh.or.kr/short/g6cX
② When you're here
What it's about, and food and stays around the venue.
About
Gyeongbokgung Starlight Night Walk is a night tour that explores the northern area of Gyeongbokgung Palace while experiencing royal cuisine and traditional culture. Moving around the palace with an expert guide, you’ll learn about the lives of the Joseon royal family and the historical stories of Gyeongbokgung. At Oesojubang, the palace kitchen, you can enjoy a special 12-dish meal — a modern reinterpretation of the Joseon royal table — served in the style of a ‘doseul’ (traditional lunch box). This year, a special changgeuk (Korean traditional opera) about the king is staged at Jibokjae, King Gojong’s library, offering a unique experience where the history of the space and the performance c…
Translated from the Korean original by ALIVE FESTA.
🍜 Food · 🏨 Stays
Info: Korea Tourism Organization · Kakao Map. Check hours and prices before you go. List your business
③ Discover Korea
Local festivals are one of the easiest ways to meet everyday Korea — regional food, traditional performances, crafts and night markets, and many are free to enter. ALIVE FESTA gathers festivals and events from all 17 provinces and cities of Korea in one place.
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- Deoksugung Bamui SeokjojeonSep 9 (Wed) ~ Oct 18 (Sun)
- Yangjae Art SalonOct 2 (Fri) ~ Oct 25 (Sun)
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- D.FESTA Small Theater FestivalOct 7 (Wed) ~ Oct 25 (Sun)
- Yangjaecheoneul Pumeun Yangjaedoseogwan 「mulgil Ttara Geurimchaek Yeohaeng」Oct 10 (Sat) ~ Nov 8 (Sun)
- Doseo Culture FestivalOct 10 (Sat) ~ Oct 18 (Sun)
Source: Korea Tourism Organization and local government open data. Dates and prices can change — please check with the organizer before you go.
