The Cultural Heritage Administration has announced night tours and performances at several historical sites and palaces in Seoul throughout September and October. The night tours include guided tours, dinner experiences, and live performances.
Cheong Wa Dae Palace, commonly known as the Blue House, will host the "Blue House Concert" on September 9 and 10, featuring artists from the Gwangju Philharmonic Orchestra and the Korea National Symphony Orchestra. It is also one of the top tourist attractions in South Korea, despite only opening to the public in May last year.
Night tour at Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul, South Korea.
Night tours at Gyeongbokgung Palace will run from September 1 to October 29. Visitors will have access to various sites within the palace grounds, including Geunjeongjeon, Kyunghoeru, Sajeongjeon, Gangnyeongjeon, Gyotaejeon, and Amisan. Programs will run from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with the last admission time at 8:30 p.m. Foreign visitors can purchase up to two tickets per person on the day of the tour at Gwanghwamun Gate.
One of the most popular night tours at Gyeongbokgung Palace is the 110-minute “Starry Night” program, which includes a royal dinner and traditional Korean music performances. Some of the inaccessible areas, such as Jipokjae and Palujeong, and Seonyanggyo Bridge, will be open to visitors. The program runs from September 8 to October 8, Wednesday to Sunday, with two shows at 6:40 p.m. and 7:40 p.m.
A performance during the "Starry Night" night tour in Seoul, South Korea.
Another destination, the Eastern Palace, or Changdeokgung Palace, is offering a “Moonlight” tour from September 7 to October 22, Thursday to Sunday. Visitors can enjoy the beauty of Changdeokgung at night, enhanced by the soft glow of traditional Korean “cheongsachrong” lanterns. Guides will provide in-depth information about the palace’s history, culture, and rich landscaped gardens. English, Chinese, and Japanese interpretations will be available from October 19 to 22.
The above activities are expected to meet the night entertainment needs of tourists, as Korea enters the cool autumn season. Previously, spring night tours in Seoul in the first months of this year attracted about 112,800 visitors.
