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The Korean Cultural Heritage Administration has announced guided tours and evening art programs at several historical sites and palaces in Seoul throughout September and October. These tours include guided excursions, dinner experiences, and live art performances.
Cheong Wa Dae Palace, also known as the Blue House, will host the "Blue House Concert" on September 9th and 10th, featuring artists from the Gwangju Symphony Orchestra and the Korea National Symphony Orchestra. It is also one of South Korea's top tourist attractions, despite only opening to the public last May.
Night tour at Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul, South Korea.
Night tours at Gyeongbokgung Palace will take place from September 1st to October 29th. Visitors will have access to various areas within the palace grounds, including Geunjeongjeon, Kyunghoeru, Sajeongjeon, Gangnyeongjeon, Gyotaejeon, and Amisan. Programs will run from 7 PM to 9:30 PM, with the last admission at 8:30 PM. Foreign visitors can purchase a maximum of two tickets per person on tour days at the Gwanghwamun Gate.
One of the most memorable night tours at Gyeongbokgung Palace is the 110-minute "Night Starlight" show, featuring a royal-style dinner and traditional Korean music performances. During this period, some previously inaccessible locations will be open to visitors, such as the Jipokjae and Palujeong houses, or the Seonyanggyo Bridge. This activity runs from September 8th to October 8th, Wednesday to Sunday, with two shows at 6:40 PM and 7:40 PM.
A performance during the "Night Star" tour in Seoul, South Korea.
Another destination, Changdeokgung Palace, is offering a "Moonlight" tour from September 7th to October 22nd, Thursday to Sunday. Visitors can admire the beauty of Changdeokgung Palace at night, enhanced by the soft light of traditional Korean "cheongsachorong" lanterns. Guides will provide in-depth information about the palace's history, culture, and rich gardens. Guided tours in English, Chinese, and Japanese will be available from October 19th to 22nd.
These activities are expected to meet the nighttime entertainment needs of tourists as South Korea enters autumn with cooler weather. Prior to this, spring night tours in Seoul in the early months of this year attracted approximately 112,800 visitors.
