Notification of Gyeongbokgung Palace opening at night (5.18~5.22)

Following the night opening in November last year, Gyeongbokgung Palace will open at night for a certain period of time in spring and autumn this year, and will open at night for five days from May 18 (Wed) to May 22 (Sun).

개방 Opening period: May 18, 2011 (Wed) to May 22, 2011 (Sun) for 5 days

개방 Opening hours: 18:00-22:00

* The closing time for tickets and admission is until 21:00.

개방 Open places: Gwanghwamun, Heungryemun, Geunjeongmun, Geunjeongjeon (National Treasure No. 223), Gyeonghoeru (National Treasure No. 224)

※ To protect cultural properties, you cannot visit other areas at night.

관람 Admission fee: paid (KRW 3,000 for those aged 19 or older / KRW 1,500 for those under 19)

문화 Traditional cultural performance

* Anseong Baudeoki Namsadang Nori

- Date: May 18 (Wednesday) 18:00

- Location: Heungryemun Front yard

- Contents: Namsadang nori such as tightrope walking, pungmul nori, sangmo nori, etc

* National Gugak Center "Korean traditional music flower in Sujeongjeon"

- Date: May 22nd (Sun) 17:00 and 20:00

- Location: Correction Exhibition

- Contents: Daechwita, Pansori, Mugo, Sijo, Sujecheon

※ To protect cultural properties, you cannot visit other areas at night.

※ There is no explanatory information on cultural properties during the night opening period.

※ Traditional cultural performances in rainy days can be canceled.

※ Inquiries: Gyeongbokgung Palace Management Office Cultural Heritage Information Room (02-3700-3904, 02-723-4283)