2025 Gyeongbokgung Palace Night Tour

 

  The 2025 Nighttime Viewing of Gyeongbokgung Palace will be held from May 8 to June 15.
Visitors can enjoy the elegance of the Joseon royal palace under the night sky—a rare and magical experience.
The viewing hours are from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM, with last admission at 8:30 PM.
The palace will be closed every Monday and Tuesday, and on June 4, so please plan accordingly.

✨ Basic Information

• Viewing Period: May 8 (Thu) – June 15 (Sun), 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM (Last Entry: 8:30 PM)
• Closed Days: Every Monday, Tuesday, and June 4
• Admission Fee: 3,000 KRW per person

🎟️ Ticketing Details

• Booking Opens: April 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM
• Booking Site: Interpark Ticket
• Daily Quota: 3,000 tickets per day (max. 4 tickets per person)
• On-site Sales: 300 tickets/day at Gwanghwamun (Foreigners only, max. 2 tickets per person)

🌌 Special Program: Starlight Night Tour

A guided nighttime exploration of the northern zone of Gyeongbokgung, normally not open to the public.

• Period: April 2 – May 17, 2025
• Days: Every Wednesday to Sunday
• Time: Two sessions per day (6:40 PM, 7:40 PM), approx. 110 minutes per session
• Price: 60,000 KRW per person
• Reservation: Lottery-based via Ticketlink (max. 2 tickets)

📌 Key Courses

1. Oesojubang: Duseok surasang (traditional royal meal) & gugak (Korean traditional music) performance
2. Jagyeongjeon & Heungbokjeon: Tour of traditional palace architecture
3. Janggo: Traditional palace drama performance
4. Geoncheonggung: A reenacted story of King Gojong
5. Hyangwonjeong: Special access across Chwihyanggyo bridge

📅 Summary Table

Item	Details
Viewing Period	May 8 – June 15, 2025
Time	7:00 PM – 9:30 PM (Last Entry: 8:30 PM)
Closed Days	Mondays, Tuesdays, and June 4
Admission	3,000 KRW per person
Booking Opens	April 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Booking Site	Interpark Ticket

  The Nighttime Viewing of Gyeongbokgung is a rare opportunity to walk through the ancient palace under the stars.

The Starlight Night Tour especially provides exclusive access to hidden parts of the palace—don’t miss it!