Deputy Director  Kimheung nyeon (T. 02-6450-3836)

Program Officer  Parksang hoon (T. 02-6450-3834)

Gyeongbokgung Palace Starlight Tour

Ticket Office Opens14:00, August 14, 2020 (Friday)

Advanced Ticket SalesAuction Ticket (http://ticket.auction.co.kr)

Event Period August 19~31, 2020 (2 times a day)

Event Time Part 1 19:20~21:10, Part 2 19:40~21:30

Maximum No. of Guests 25 persons per session

Admission KRW 45,000~50,000 per person

Reservation by Telephone Auction Customer ServiceCenter ☎ 1566-1369

* 2 tickets can be reserved per ID by online and 1 ticket canbe reserved per ID by telephone

* To enter the event, on-site confirmation of the ID of the person who reserved tickets and his/her company is required.

You are cordially invited to the Gyeongbokgung Starlight Tour. A beautiful night journey for an honored guest at the royal palace begins with a Korean traditional gugak performance at Sojubang, where a Surasang meal for the king was served. Guided by a docent, the Starlight Tour continues to Huwon, the Secret Garden. While you are surrounded by the serenity of the ancient palace, your can walk through from Jipgyeongdang Hall and Hamhwadang to Huwon, which are opened exclusivelyf or the Gyeongbokgung Starlight Tour, will surely become a beautiful experienceto cherish.

​

Program

Tasting King’s meal and EnjoyingKorean traditional music

 Honored guests visit Sojubang,the royal kitchen, to try “Doseuk Surasang,” a modern interpretation of theJoseon king’s meal consisting of 12 dishes.

While enjoying the delicious meal, guests will be able to watch a traditional gugak performance, completingthe tour with culinary and cultural elements.

Docent Tour

Tour Course

① Heungnyemun Gate (Meetingpoint) →② Bihyeongak Pavilion in the East Palace (Sound of Crown Prince reading books) →③ Sojubang (Enjoy royal cuisine and watch a gugak performance) →④Gyotaejeon Hall (Sand art performance) →⑤ Jipgyeongdang Hall and HamhwadangHall (Tour the interior) →⑥ Gyeonghoeru Pavilion (Tour the interior and watch agugak solo performance) →⑦ Geunjeongjeon Hall (Tour and photo session) →⑧Heungnyemun Gate (Exit)

* The Gyeongbokgung StarlightTour offers an exclusive tour to the Jipgyeongdang and Hamhwadang halls - which are normally not open to the public during Special Night Tours - in addition to Gyeonghoeru Pavilion, which is also closed during normal operation hours and where guests can enter the pavilion to enjoy the stunning view.

Sisikgonggam at Sojubang the Royal Kitchen

-Royal Desserts and Supper Reserved for Kings and Queens

Ticket Office Opens14:00,August 14, 2020 (Friday)

Advanced Ticket Sales Auction Ticket (http://ticket.auction.co.kr)

Event Period August 19~31, 2020 (2 times aday)

Event Time Part 1 20:00~21:40, Part 2 20:20~22:00

Maximum No. of Guests 25 persons per session

Admission KRW 20,000~25,000 per person

Reservation by Telephone Auction Customer ServiceCenter ☎ 1566-1369

* 2 tickets can be reserved per ID by online and 1 ticket can be reserved per ID by telephone

* To enter the event, on-siteconfirmation of the ID of the person who reserved tickets and his/her companyis required.

“Sisikgonggam” is a theme event of appreciating and enjoying the taste of ancient royal cuisine over a live performance. This is the special program designed for honored guests to the royal palace to experience Korean traditional culture.The Sisikgonggam program was inspired by royal desserts and supper served for Joseon dynasty kings. In this summer, we prepared a special program which is adocent tour after eating royal desserts.

Program

EnjoyGungjungyabyeolcham, the Special Royal Meal, over Court Music

In the royal court of the Joseon kingdom, five meals – Chojobansang (early breakfast), Joban (breakfast), Natgeotsang (lunch), Seokban (dinner), and Yacham (supper) –were served daily to the king and queen. Gungjungyabyeolcham, the Special Royal Meal, consisted of porridge, desserts, tea and more; it is a reinterpretation of the king’s meal “Yadasobangwa (a table of nighttime snacks for the king)” with modern sensibilities.

Docent Tour

Tour Course

①Heungnyemun Gate (Meeting point) →② Bihyeongak Pavilion in the East Palace(Sound of Crown Prince reading books) →③ Sojubang (Enjoy royal desserts and watch a gugak performance) →④ Gyotaejeon Hall (Sand art performance) →⑤Gyeonghoeru Pavilion (Tour the interior and watch a gugak solo performance)→⑥Geunjeongjeon Hall (Tour and photo session) →⑦ Heungnyemun Gate (Exit)

Things need to be aware of

* The program is operated upon advanced reservations only. Walk-in ticket purchases will not be allowed at the site.

* 2 tickets per person by online (with an ID ) can be purchased in advance.

* To enter the event, on-site confirmation of the ID of the person who purchased tickets and ticket details (reservation number) is required.

* Children younger than school age are not allowed to participate in the event.

​

* Place of Registration Registration Desk in front of Hyeopsaengmunin Gyeongbokgung Palace

* Time of Registration Registration starts 20 minutes before the event in front of Hyeopsaengmun

* Please be punctual, sinceadmission past the door opening time may be limited.

* The docent-guided night tour,which lasts for about 100~110 minutes, includes visits inside halls, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes.

* Use of flash and/or tripod is strictly prohibited. Food is not allowed on the palace grounds.

Program operation is determined by the official weather forecast at 11 a.m. on the day of the event.

* In case of precipitation of 1-4 mm: The event is held. (Part of the tour to view the interiors may be limited for the purpose of protecting cultural properties.)

* In case of precipitation of 5 mm: The event is canceled. (Cancellation is notified individually, and full refund is issued.)

Subway Anguk Station on Line No. 3, Exit No. 1 (about 10 minutes on foot)

 Gwanghwamun Station on Line No. 5, Exit No. 2 (about 10 minutes on foot)

 Gyeongbokgung Station on Line No.3, Exit 4

* At night time, Exit No. 5 at Gyeongbokgung Station is closed.

Bus Jongno Bus No. 11 (at Beopryeonsa Stop)

Parking Paid parking lot in the east of Gyeongbokgung Palace (All day until 22:40)

Inquiries for Tickets Contact the Auction CustomerService Center at 1566-1369

Inquiries for the Event Contact the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation at 02-3210-4806

* Purchase of this ticket with advance ticket commission does not require additional advance ticket commission.

* Refund or cancellation of the event is made according to the Auction regulation. Tickets cannot be canceled or changed after the deadline set by the Auction.

※ Deadline for reservation and cancellation at Auction※