K-Royal Culture Festival is the largest cultural heritage festival in Korea, aiming to widely publicize the charm, and historical value of national heritage, and palaces, and provide a variety of cultural experiences to promote Korean traditional culture to the world.
The K-Royal Palaces PASS allows unlimited special access to the 5 major palaces in Seoul (Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Deoksugung, Changgyeonggung, Gyeonghuigung) and Jongmyo Shrine during the K-Royal Culture Festival in Fall 2024 (for 5 days). (Excludes Changdeokgung Secret Garden).
The pass also includes a one-time night opening admission to Gyeongbokgung Palace, giving you a chance to experience the palaces vividly portrayed in K-dramas.
Enjoy various programs like performances and experiences showcasing the new charms and historical value of the K-palaces using the K-Royal Palaces PASS.
Additionally, the pass includes a 3,000 KRW credit for use on buses and subways and can be used at various locations where T-money cards are accepted, such as convenience stores.
Prepare your K-Royal Palaces PASS in advance to make your upcoming fall trip to Seoul more enriching and fulfilling.
Major Events at the K-Royal Culture Festival
Information on event times and pre-registration can be found on the official website(www.chf.or.kr) one week before the festival starts. (Schedules are subject to change.)
[Experience] (Gyeongbokgung) 10th Anniversary of K-Royal Culture Festival "Hanbok Royal Banquet (Yeonhyang)" (Oct.9 /Gyeongbokgung Palace / 19:00~21:00)
A special day at Gyeongbokgung Palace! Enjoy the celebrations of the festival's 10th anniversary in the dress code: Hanbok. Gyeongbokgung Palace Hanbok Yeonhyang is complete with the beauty of Hanbok in the evening at the palace.
[Experience] (Gyeongbokgung) Gyeongbokgung Palace Royal Tailor (Sangeuiwon) (Oct.9~13 / 10:00~17:00)
The Joseon royal tailor, Sangeuiwon of Gyeongbokgung Palace, returns! Learn about the history of traditional attire through needlework experiences with Korea's certified intangible heritage artisans, beautiful exhibitions, and unique reenactments.
[Exhibition] (Gyeongbokgung) Beautiful Hanbok Photo Exhibition (Oct.9~13 / 10:00~17:00)
See Hanbok photos taken at the five major palaces and Jongmyo Shrine at Gyeongbokgung Palace's Gyeojodang Hall! Enjoy 50 award-winning Hanbok photos from the photo contest.
[Exhibition] (Changgyeonggung) Changgyeonggung Moonlight Lotus Show (Oct.9~13 /19:00~21:00)
Experience media art in the palace that blends light, the palace's natural scenery, and cutting-edge visual technology. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Changgyeonggung's Chundangji Pond harmonized with water and light.
[Performance] (Changgyeonggung) (Palace Concert) Classical Meets Traditional Music (10.9~12, 13:00, 16:00)
Experience a special crossover performance at Tongmyeongjeon Hall, the queen's bed chamber and venue for Joseon Dynasty court banquets.
We invite you to a K-concert where traditional Korean music (pungryu), classical music, and traditional dance crossover at Netflix's "Kingdom" film location, Tongmyeongjeon Hall.
[Experience] (Online) Genre Painting for All (Sep.13~Oct.27)
Create your own digital character in beautiful Korean palaces.
Likened to the genre painting style of the painter Kim Hong-do of the Joseon Dynasty, the 2024 Genre Painting for All lets you create and show off unique characters! (Access page : pungsokdo.com)
Usage Period / Available Locations
- 2024. 10. 9 (Wed) ~ 2024. 10. 13 (Sun) 5 days
- 5 Palaces (Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Deoksugung, Changgyeonggung, Gyeonghuigung), Jongmyo Shrine (excluding Changdeokgung Secret Garden)
Reservation Deadline
2024.10.07
K-Royal Palaces PASS Collection Time
- 2024.10.09 (Wed) ~ 2024.10.13 (Sun) 10:00~17:00