Enjoy the romance of an autumn night at a Korean royal palace with the Changdeokgung Palace Moonlight Tour. In this nighttime event, you can experience Korean palace culture while strolling thorugh Changdeokgung Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The event includes stops at major landmarks within the palace, including Geumcheongyo Bridge, the oldest bridge in Seoul, and Injeongjeon Hall where foreign envoys were welcomed. Participants are accompanied by a guide while carrying traditional red-and-blue Korean lanterns. The tour continues with a stop to enjoy a daegeum performance at Sangnyangjeong Pavilion, and take commemorative photos at Buyongji Pond before enjoying traditional refreshments while listening to traditional music performances at Yeongyeongdang, a space where banquets were once held. The tour lasts approximately 100 minutes.
Exclusive sessions for foreign visitors will be held for a total of four days on September 20 and 27, and October 4 and 11. Tickets can be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 09:00 on August 28 through the Korean travel platform Creatrip. The tour is a very popular event, so hurry if you want to reserve your chance to enjoy an autumn night at the palace.
- Dates: September 20 & 27, October 4 & 11, 2026 (4 days)
- Venue: Changdeokgung Palace, 99 Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 종로구 율곡로 99)
- Session languages: English 19:20, 20:00, 20:05, 20:10 / Japanese 19:10 / Chinese 19:15
