Changdeokgung Moonlight Tour

About the Festival

The Changdeokgung Moonlight Tour, held at Changdeokgung Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a representative palace utilization content that has maintained its popularity for 17 years since its pilot operation began in 2010. The tranquil night view of Changdeokgung Palace, which can only be enjoyed through the Changdeokgung Moonlight Tour program, along with pavilions rich in stories and harmonious landscaping to match, shines even brighter with the commentary of professional guides and traditional art performances. The Changdeokgung Moonlight Tour starts from Geumhomun Gate of Changdeokgung Palace, passes through Jinseonmun Gate, Injeongjeon Hall, Huijeongdang Hall, Nakseonjae, and Sangnyangjeong Pavilion, allowing visitors to explore the Buyongji Pond, Aeryeonjeong Pavilion, Yeon-gyeongdang Hall, and the Palace Garden Forest Path, which are usually not easily accessible.

About the Festival

1. Night Tour - A night tour where you can naturally experience the history, culture, and landscaping of Changdeokgung Palace through the stories of a guide. 2. Specialized traditional art performances at each location (Sangnyangjeong, Yeon-gyeongdang). 3. Guided Commentary - Specialized guided commentary provided for the Moonlight Tour. 4. Tour Route - Geumhomun Gate → Jinseonmun Gate → Injeongjeon Hall → Huijeongdang Hall → Nakseonjae → Sangnyangjeong Pavilion → Buyongji Pond → Aeryeonjeong Pavilion and Aeryeonji Pond → Yeon-gyeongdang Hall → Palace Garden Forest Path → Geumhomun Gate - Admission fee required - Participation fee: KRW 30,000 per person * 50% discount for persons with disabilities: Severe (formerly grades 1-3) up to 2 people including the individual, Mild (formerly grades 4-6) limited to the individual only. * 50% discount limited to national merit recipients and holders of national veterans registration cards.

Program Information

1. Night Tour - A night tour where you can naturally experience the history, culture, and landscaping of Changdeokgung Palace through the stories of a guide. 2. Specialized traditional art performances at each location (Sangnyangjeong, Yeon-gyeongdang). 3. Guided Commentary - Specialized guided commentary provided for the Moonlight Tour. 4. Tour Route - Geumhomun Gate → Jinseonmun Gate → Injeongjeon Hall → Huijeongdang Hall → Nakseonjae → Sangnyangjeong Pavilion → Buyongji Pond → Aeryeonjeong Pavilion and Aeryeonji Pond → Yeon-gyeongdang Hall → Palace Garden Forest Path → Geumhomun Gate - Admission fee required - Participation fee: KRW 30,000 per person * 50% discount for persons with disabilities: Severe (formerly grades 1-3) up to 2 people including the individual, Mild (formerly grades 4-6) limited to the individual only. * 50% discount limited to national merit recipients and holders of national veterans registration cards.