[Notice] Free opening of palaces, tombs, and temples during the Chuseok holiday in 2019 (9.12~9.15) and discounts on admission fees for autumn travel weeks (9.16~9.29)
The four palaces, Jongmyo Shrine, and Joseon Royal Tombs will be opened as follows to boost the domestic economy by promoting the people's right to enjoy culture and opening free of charge during the holiday season.
h Period: September 12, 2019 (Thu) to September 15, 2019 (Sun) / 4 days
대 Target: Four Grand Palace, Jongmyo Shrine, and Royal Tombs of Joseon
- Includes regular night viewing at Deoksugung Palace and Changgyeonggung Palace
- Jongmyo turns part-time viewing into free viewing
※ Admission to the reservation system, such as the Moonlight Tour of Changdeokgung Palace (every Thursday to Sunday from August 22 to October 27), the sponsorship of Changdeokgung Palace, and the special night tour of Gyeongbokgung Palace, is excluded from the free opening
문화 Cultural events: Six management centers, including Gyeongbokgung Palace's "Saenggwabang," hold 16 events (see attached)
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h Period: September 16, 2019 (Thu) to September 29, 2019 (Sun) / 18 days
대 Target: Four Grand Palace and Jongmyo Shrine
- 50% discount on admission fees for Koreans (for foreigners only)and others)
- Visitors to the reservation system, such as a moonlight tour of Changdeokgung Palace (every Thursday to Sunday from August 22 to October 27), sponsored by Changdeokgung Palace, and a special night tour of Gyeongbokgung Palace, are excluded from discounts
★★★ Contents related to the operation of Deoksugung Palace during Chuseok (9.12-9.15) ★★★
1. Visit Deoksugung Palace
1) Free admission: September 12th to September 15th (4 days)
2) Opening hours: 09:00 to 21:00 (admission closing 20:00)
3) Explanation time
Operating as a holiday commentary (Korean 10:00, 11:15, 14:15, 16:30/4 times)
2. Watching the Jungmyeong exhibition (open the day before the holiday season)
1) Opening hours: 09:30-17:30 (admission closing 17:00)
2) Explanation time
Operating as a holiday commentary (14:00, 15:30/twice)
3. Seokjojeon DaehanjeView of the Korean History Museum
(Please refer to Deoksugung Palace website for information on how to operate/participate in advance reservation system.)
Operation as a holiday commentary (09:30; 11:00; 13:00; 15:00; 16:30/5 times)
4. a cultural event
1) Korean gatekeeper shift ceremony: 11:00, 14:00, 15:30/3
* On the day of Chuseok (September 13th/Fri), there is no ceremony to change the gatekeeper
2) Visit to the Korean Empire Foreign Corporation
날짜 Date: September 14th (Sat) to September 15th (Monday)
접견 Reception: 14:30~15:10/ Jeong Kwanheon
연회 Banquet (Chuseok Special): 15:40~16:30/ In front of the grass at Jeomjodang
3) a traditional game experience
h Date and time: September 12 (Thu) to September 15 (Sun), 09:00 to 18:00
h Location: In front of Deokhongjeon Hall
5. Visit Deoksugung Palace Museum of Art (open the day before the holiday season)
1) Free admission: September 12 (Thu) to September 15 (Sun) / 3 days
2) Viewing time
September 12th (Thursday)~September 15 (Sun): 10:00 to 19:00
September 14 (Sat): 10:00 to 21:00
3) Inquiries: 02-2022-0619 (Deoksugung Museum of Art)