For a limited period, Gyeongbokgung Palace is extending its visiting hours into the night, inviting guests to explore its enchanting beauty after dark. The palace, renowned for its magical ambiance when illuminated, becomes an essential experience for travelers when their schedules align with these special nighttime openings.
The experience is further enhanced by special tours, some of which include traditional meals and access to limited areas within the palace. This year, the event will be open from April to May, with special dates reserved for foreigners in late April and early May.
Creatrip is the official affiliated platform for this event and is the only place you can get these foreigner-exclusive tickets. Check out each tour below and make sure to secure your tickets if you want to go because they are running out fast!
2025 Gyeongbokgung Starlight Night Tour
Dates available: May 14 (Wed) – May 17 (Sat), 2025 (8 sessions over 4 days, 2 sessions per day)
Enjoy a royal meal and traditional music under the soft glow of the stars, then take a guided night stroll through the palace grounds. Walk past Janggo, Jibokjae, Palujeong, and Geoncheonggung as you listen to stories of the past and soak in the beauty of Hyangwonjeong under the night sky.
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2025 Gyeongbokgung Palace Royal Court Music Concert <A Performance by 100 Artists>
Dates available: May 3 (Sat) – May 5 (Mon), 2025 (One performance per day, total of three performances)
Experience the majestic charm of the royal court of Korea, Gyeongbokgung, and the grand emotional value of cultural heritage through the solemnity of the royal court and the performance of 100 musicians.
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2025 Gyeongbokgung Saenggwabang Tour
Dates available: April 30 (Wed) – May 4 (Sun), 2025 (Total 5 days, 20 sessions, 4 sessions per day)
Taste palace snacks and palace medicinal tea at Saenggwabang located inside Gyeongbokgung Palace.
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2025 Jongmyo Jeryeak Nighttime Performance at the Jongmyo Shrine
Dates available: April 24 (Thu) - May 2 (Fri), 2025, 9 days total (once per day)
Jongmyo Jeryeak Nighttime Performance
Special Stage Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the World Heritage Listing
Jongmyo Jeryeak, the royal ritual music passed down for over 600 years, comes to life in the dark.
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Jongmyo’s UNESCO World Heritage inscription,
this year’s nighttime performance will take place at the Main Hall—rarely open to the public.
Don’t miss this rare and special experience.
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[스팟] 2025 Jongmyo Jeryeak Nighttime Performance at the Jongmyo Shrine
2025 Changdeokgung Moonlight Tour
Dates available: Sundays – May 18, May 25, June 1, June 8, 2025 / Total of 24 sessions over 4 days (6 sessions per day)
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2025 Deoksugung Seokjojeon Night Tour
Dates available: May 1 (Thu) – May 3 (Sat), 2025, 3 sessions per day, 9 sessions total
Deoksugung Night at Seokjojeon offers a special chance to explore Seokjojeon, a historic site from Korea’s Korean Empire era (early 20th century). You’ll taste flavors from the time, experience the culture, and watch a musical based on the emperor’s story. Enjoy a deeper look into Korean art and culture at the beautiful Deoksugung Palace!
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Snatch up your chance to experience an exclusive slice of Korea before it's gone! These coveted tickets to Deoksugung's enchanting night tour fly off the shelves, proving elusive even for locals. However, you can secure your foreigner-exclusive tickets through Creatrip, the event's official partner, and guarantee your spot in this once-in-a-lifetime journey through Korea's mesmerizing blend of history and modernity.
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