[Tourist Pass] K-Royal Palaces PASS Exchange Ticket (T-money Card)

The 10th Palace Culture Festival in 2024 is the largest cultural heritage festival in Korea, aiming to widely publicize the charm, historical value of national heritage, and palaces, and provide a variety of cultural experiences to promote Korean traditional culture to the world. Discover new charms and historical values through performances, exhibitions, and experience programs unfolding at the Five Grand Palaces and Jongmyo Shrine and Sajikdan Altar. 

K-Royal Palaces PASS allows unlimited access to the Five Grand Palaces during the event and can be used as a transportation card for both subway and bus rides (includes 3000 KRW recharge).

Discounts are available at the "Sarang" store located in the palaces and Incheon International Airport on cultural products and beverages, as well as discounts at the Korean House for Korean table d'hote. Prepare your essential item, K-Royal Palaces PASS, for this Palace Culture Festival.

Introduction to Representative Events of the Palace Culture Festival

Guide on event times and events requiring reservations will be available around April 20 on www.chf.or.kr/fest/en/ 

[Gyeongbokgung]

(1) Time Travel Day with Sejong - Palace Freshmen

- Location: Within Gyeongbokgung
- Schedule: May 1 to May 5, 10:00 to 17:00 (2 sessions per day)
- Content: Experience traditional palace cuisine, traditional dance, drawing dancheong (traditional multicolored paintwork on wooden buildings), and making arrow tips. Limited to 320 participants per day.

(2) ) Time Travel Day with Sejong - Permanent Experience

- Location: Within Gyeongbokgung
- Schedule: May 1 to May 5, 10:00 to 17:00, continuous operation
- Content: Experience jegichagi (a traditional Korean game), rubbing, and traditional knotting.

(3) Time Travel Day with Sejong - Special Program (For Foreigners)

- Location: Gyeonghoeru Pavilion in Gyeongbokgung
- Schedule: May 1 to May 5, 10:00 to 17:00 (4 sessions per day)
- Content: Special viewing of Gyeonghoeru Pavilion.

(4) Palace Musical - Sejong 1446

- Location: Geunjeongjeon Hall in Gyeongbokgung
- Schedule: April 28 to April 30, 19:30 to 21:00 (90 minutes)
- Content: A historical musical depicting King Sejong's journey to becoming a great king.

(5) Palace Concert - Performance by 100 Musicians

- Location: Geunjeongjeon Hall in Gyeongbokgung
- Schedule: May 4 to May 5, 19:30 to 20:20 (50 minutes)
- Content: A performance by 100 musicians playing traditional Korean instruments such as the daegeum, gayageum, and haegeum.
 

[Changdeokgung]

(1) Waking Up the Palace

- Location: Within Changdeokgung
- Schedule: April 29 to May 3, 08:00 to 09:30 (one session per day, limited to 50 participants)
- Content: A morning walk program with a guide, experiencing the morning atmosphere of Changdeokgung. 

[Deoksugung]

(1) Royal Hobby Club

- Location: Within Deoksugung
- Schedule: April 27 to May 5, 10:00 to 17:00, continuous operation
- Content: Experience the hobbies of Emperor Gojong (coffee, billiards, music).

[Changgyeonggung]

(1) Changgyeonggung Water Light Garden- Location: Chunghyangji area in Changgyeonggung
- Schedule: April 28 to May 5, 19:00 to 21:00 (one session per day, limited to 500 participants)
- Content: A media art exhibition combined with light.

[Common]

(1) Traditional Street Parade

- Location: Connecting the Five Grand Palaces (Gyeongbokgung, Deoksugung, Changgyeonggung, Gyeonghuigung, Changdeokgung)
- Event Dates: April 27 to April 28 and May 3 to May 5, Event Times: 10:00 and 14:00
- Content: Traditional street parade connecting the Five Grand Palaces.

K-Royal Palaces PASS Discounts

Discount application method: Show your K-Royal Palaces PASS

(1) Offline store "Sarang" (10% discount)

Operating hours: 09:00 ~ 18:30
Store location: Inside Gyeongbokgung Palace, Cheongdeokgung Palace, Deoksugung Palace, Incheon International Airport T1, KoreaHouse, National Assembly Museum
Store details: Enjoy cultural products and traditional teas and beverages. https://kchfstore.or.kr/
Contact: 82-2-722-0787 (English service available)

(2) Korean House Hanjeongsik (10% discount)
Store location: 36-gil, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul (Subway Line 3,4 Chungmuro Station Exit 3)
Store details: Experience royal cuisine and Korean table d'hote. https://www.chf.or.kr/kh/eng   
Contact: 82-2-2266-9101 (English service available)

(3) 30% discount on tickets for the musical at the Sejong Cultural Center (30% discount -Limited to 2 tickets per person )

- Discount application method: Show your K-Royal Palaces PASS
- Discount period: April 27, 2024, to May 5, 2024
- Venue location: Sejong Cultural Center (near Gyeongbokgung)
- Contact: 82-2-722-0787

Usage period / Available at

- 2024. 4. 27 ~ 2024. 5. 5

- Five Grand Palaces (Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Deoksugung, Changgyeonggung, Gyeonghuigung)

Reservation deadline

-2024-04-24

Available Pickup Times

- April 27, 2024 (Sat) to May 5, 2024 (Sun) 10:00 to 17:00

1. Purchase with your desired date, please check your email voucher. 

2. Show your voucher and ID (passport) to the pick-up location on the reservation date and receive a physical card.

※ Available time for pickup: April 27, 2024 (Sat) ~ May 5. 5. (Sun) 10:00~17:00

3. Unlimited entry is possible by presenting the Gung Pass from April 27 to May 5, 2023 (9 days).

4. Some events, such as the National Palace Musical, require separate advance reservations.

※It will be updated on the official website. (www.chf.or.kr/fest/en/)

1. Palace Culture Festival Comprehensive Information Center (next to Gyeongbokgung ticket office).

Address: 161, Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Contact: 02-3700-3900 (English service available)

- All areas within the palaces are designated as non-smoking zones.

- The introduction of food, inflammable materials, and play equipment is restricted within the cultural heritage protection areas.

- There are 4 types of K-Royal Palaces PASS designs, and they will be distributed randomly depending on stock availability.

- Detailed information about the K-Royal Palaces PASS can be found on the official website.

- Official website: www.chf.or.kr/fest/en/

- Cancellations are possible until 10:00 AM on April 26, 2024. (Full refund)

- After: No refund