Hello! This is AREX.
In no time the start of summer has arrived.
Here you can escape the scorching hot sun and enjoy the night time festivities.
I will introduce you to the night time openings of Seoul’s 5 palaces.
1. Gyeongbokgung Palace
The first palace I will introduce is not only famous in Korea, but around the world: Gyeongbokgung Palace.
Since it was announced it will be opening during the Chuseok Holiday (September 12 – 15)
those who would like that have a special holiday experience should stop by the palace.
Tip. If you go to Gyeongbokgun Palace, you can’t miss the hanbok experience!
Take a photo while wearing Korea’s beautiful traditional clothing: the hanbok!
- Date: 07.21~08.03 / 09.12~09.15(Chuseok Holiday) / 09.22~10.05 / 10.20~10.31
- Time: June~August 19:30~22:00 / September~October 19:00~21:30
2. Deoksugung Palace
The third palace I will introduce is a place with beautiful scenery that has taken hold
between the “forest” of buildings in Seoul: Deoksugung Palace.
Compared to the other palaces, the admission fee is inexpensive
so I want to call it a place where you can have a comfortable tour!
Tip. Feeling the Beauty of “Olden Things” Downtown
Deoksugung Palace is famous not just for its beauty but also its stonewall walkway.
I hope you walk down the stonewall walkway at night with a lover or family.
- Date: All Day (Closed on Monday)
- Time: 09:00~21:00
3. Changgyeonggung Palace
The fourth place I will introduce is Changgyeonggng Palace.
Justlike Deoksugung Palace, Changgyeoggung Palace has been open to night time viewing since 2019.
At its entrance, Korea’s traditional lanterns are shared freely so you can imagine what
it was like to be a person from that era.
Tip. Delicate lights along the path.
Beyond the ancient palace of Myeongjeongmun are long delicate lights that line your path
creating an attraction that allows you to feel the palace’s dignity and majesty.
- Date: All Day (Closed on Monday)
- Time: 09:00~21:00
4. Gyeonghuigung Palace (It's not open at night.)
At last, I will introduce our fifth ancient palace. Due to the destruction caused by the
Japanese colonial era, only one part of the painful past remains of Gyeonghuigung Palace.
Now in the heart of downtown the area remains as a to relax comfortably and a learning center for its citizens.
Tip. Seoul Museum of History just opposite of Gyeonghuigung Palace.
After having a nice browse of Gyeonghuigung Palace,
I suggest stopping by the Seoul Museum of History across the street.
- Date: It's not open at night.
- Time: 09:00~18:00
Now we’ve learned a lot about the ancient palaces that are open to night time viewings in 2019!
Instead of under the scorching sun, come feel the charm of the palaces at night!
