[AREX connection] 2019 Gogung Night Time Opening and Arrangement

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!

Connect to AREX Festival Introduction _ Introduction to 2019 Royal Cultural Festival

In Korea, It is opening a very special festival in April.

It's Royal Cultural Festival.

The Royal Cultural Festival have been starting in 2015 with its first opening.

This is the fifth time this year that the festival has been held in Korea.

The 5th Royal Cultural Festival is Gyeongbokgung Palace, 

Changdeokgung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace, 

Deoksugung Palace, Gyeonghuigung Palace, Jongmyo Shrine.

It consists of a variety of events from six different locations.

"The place showed the essence of 

royal culture, Gyeongbokgung Palace"

Gyeongbokgung Palace was used as a royal residence during 

the Joseon Dynasty, so you can feel the elegance and dignity of the palace.

In Gyeongbokgung Palace, the opening ceremony of 

the festival was held to mark the beginning of the festival.

The ceremony of assembling

 <Palace escorted by military ceremonies Four-row cheopjong>

in the Joseon Dynasty.

It is performed like Goalkeeper shift consciousness, 

Gwanghwamun frequency conscious, etc.

Also, Photo Zone <your colorful past life>

It will host civic participation events such as
 < Come on, Gyeongbokgung Palace is not the first time!

In addition, the performance event,  
Palace, Forbidden City Concert - youngchumun accompanied Play,

Visitors will be greeted with a variety of events including 
The Art Spot Series - Concert Cultural Space.

How to get there?

(Gongdeok Station – Gwanghwamun Station –10 Minutes by walk)

Changdeokgung Palace, the only UNESCO World 
Heritage site among the five major palaces in the line

Changdeokgung Palace, built after Gyeongbokgung Palace, 

served as the palace for the longest period of time during the Joseon Dynasty.

 At the same time, it is also the most well preserved palace of the Joseon Dynasty.

In Changdeokgung Palace, visitors can enjoy the art of the royal court,
including the ceremonial event of the 500th year of the Joseon Dynasty.

<AR Experience – Treasure of Changdeokgung Palace>,
<Introduction to Moonlighting>, <Experience of the House of Lords>, etc.
We're going to host a variety of civic events.

How to get there?

(Seoul Station - Seoul Station Bus Transfer Center – Changdeokgung Palace after
 boarding 162 or 151, Exit from Changdeokgung Palace and 
Seoul Donhwamun Traditional Theater Station –11 Minutes by walk)


Blue night sky and moonlit place, 
Changgyeonggung Palace





Changgyeonggung Palace was built during the reign of
 King Sejong, and was partly a complement to the role of Changdeokgung Palace.








Changgyeonggung Palace, which means
 "flourish" and "happy" in this celebration.
On the day of the time trip, King Yeongjo – Meet the People,
 Changgyeonggung's Yang Ro-yeon – Gamu Byeolgam, etc.

In <Changgyeonggung Palace Ancient Palace Concert – Walk the Flower Path>,

 you can enjoy traditional performances and hear explanations about
 various flowers and trees.

How to get there?

(Seoul Station - Seoul Station Bus Transfer Center – Changgyeonggung Palace after 
boarding 151. Exit from Seoul National University Hospital  – 8 Minutes by walk.)


Royal Palace of the Korean Empire,
 Deoksugung Palace

Deoksugung Palace is the only ancient palace

 in Seoul with Western architecture.

We are preparing various things to see and enjoy at this Royal Cultural Festival.
In the performance event, Smiling spring yeonhui - sochun for play

It will perform music and dance that were popular during the day,

 and at night, it will be performed by master craftsmen.

A reenactment of Emperor Gojong's reception of

 foreign works and offering a banquet.

A ceremonial event for the Foreign Affairs of the Korean Empire.

There will be experience events such as

 <Time Travel Day, King Gojong – Dreams of Korea> and

 <Korea Empire>. Deoksugung Palace is the home of King Gojong and

 the main point of political turmoil at the end of the Korean Empire,

 so there are many events for the Korean Empire.

How to get there?

(Seoul Station – City Hall Station Exit – 11 Minutes by walk)

Small but beautiful, Gyeonghuigung Palace






Although the pavilion was sold and relocated during
 the Japanese colonial period, Gyeonghuigung Palace still retains
 considerable traces of the palace as some of the foundations of the
 old building remain and the whole palace remains intact through reconstruction.







Gyeonghuigung Palace holds an event for Children's Day.

 <Children's Korean wrestling – Korean wrestling with goblin of palace >
 and <Children's Royal Cultural Festival!>






Small robots dance traditional dances against the backdrop
 of the palace, taekwondo, etc.

There's a Dung Kung Robot, which shows a variety of performances.

How to get there?

(Gongdeok Station – Seodaemun Station – 10 Minutes by walk)


the proud cultural heritage, Jongmyo Shrine.

Jongmyo Shrine is one of the most magnificent

 and refined structures built during the Joseon Dynasty.

<Jongmyo Shrine>, a national rite considered

 the most important during the Joseon Dynasty.

Enjoying Jongmyo Shrine, a valuable cultural heritage,
 at the serene Jongmyo Shrine
<Jongmyo Shrine Night Performance> will be held.

So far, we've learned about various events at the Royal Cultural Festival.

Why don't you participate in the Royal Cultural Festival

 where you can make special memories different from

 the ordinary outing in the spring?

How to get there?

(Seoul Station – Jongno 3-ga Station – 5 Minutes by walk)

☞ Period: April 27 to May 5th, 2019

* Opening Ceremony April 26th 19 : 30-20 : 30

☞ Operating hours: 09 : 00-22 : 00

* Time depends on the program.

☞ Major program:

 parades, Gugak concerts, traditional tea experiences,

 musicals, exhibitions, performances, etc.

☞ Inquiry

- Gyeongbokgung : + 82-2-3700-3900 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

- Changdeokgung : + 82-2-3668-2300 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

- Deoksugung: + 82-2-771-9951 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

- Jongmyo Shrine: + 82-2-765-0195 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

☞ Website: www.royalculturefestival.org (Google translation support translation)