Awakening the Morning Palace

“Awakening the Morning Palace” is a walking program that offers a slow stroll with a guide through the Secret Garden of Changdeokgung Palace to appreciate the morning scenery when the palace is imbued with colors of the fall season.

The gates of Changdeokgung Palace are open early in the morning for an exclusive walk along the trees and the patterns in the palace that have long protected the palace.

Author Lee Si-woo's “Autumn Tree Walk in Changdeokgung” and historical commentator Ahn Ji-young's “Auspicious Pattern Walk in Changdeokgung” will be great opportunities to experience the deeper fall season of the palace.

We hope that this refreshing walk along the trees and patterns in the empty morning palace leaves an unforgettable memory.

 

1. Ticket Opening

1:00 PM, Monday, September 23, 2024, on TicketLink

*Admission: 10,000 KRW / Maximum 2 tickets can be reserved per ID

 

2. Event Information

- Date: Wednesday, October 9 – Sunday, October 13, 2024

Time: (Session 1) 07:30 - 09:30 / (Session 2) 08:00 - 10:00 (120 minutes)

- Location: Changdeokgung Palace area

- Tickets Available: Total 400 people (UP to 40 people per session x 2 sessions per day x 5 days)

 

3. Program Details

[Walking Course]

(Palace Buildings) Geumcheongyo Bridge - Injeongjeon Hall - Seonjeongjeon Hall - Huijeongdang Hall - Seongjeonggak Hall

(Secret Garden) Buyongji Pond area - Aeryeonji Pond area - Gwanlamji Pond area - Yeongyeongdang Hall - Juniper tree

 

[Walking Guides]

Lee Si-woo (Author): Cultural heritage education expert and forest commentator. Lee conducts a program called “Time on Palace Walks,” where he walks through Seoul's five major palaces with a special theme each month. He also publishes a newsletter called “Letter from the Palace” for those who love palace walks and cultural heritage.

Ahn Ji-young (Historical Commentator): A highly respected historical commentator in humanities and history. She plans and narrates various tours and lectures focusing on our palaces and cultural heritage. She has planned the “Auspicious Pattern Walk in Changdeokgung” to let more people immerse in Changdeokgung Palace.

 

[Program Composition]

- Session 1: Guide Lee Si-woo's “Autumn Tree Walk in Changdeokgung”

- Session 2: Guide Ahn Ji-young's “Auspicious Pattern Walk in Changdeokgung”

 

① Enjoy the morning of Changdeokgung Palace fully by walking with a guide in the empty palace.

② You will receive a walking guidebook with the walking course illustrated.

③ At Buyongji Pond, a group photo will be taken, and a printed copy will be given thereafter.

④ After the walk, participants will receive a set of traditional Korean sweets as a gift. (Limited to 1 per person / Cannot be consumed within Changdeokgung Palace)

 

[Admission Information]

*Ticket verification will begin at the reception 15 minutes before the event starts.

Reception time: (Session 1) 07:15 - 07:30 AM / (Session 2) 07:45 - 08:00 AM

Location: In front of Donhwamun Gate, Changdeokgung Palace (“Awakening the Morning Palace” Reception)

Please bring your TicketLink mobile ticket and personal identification for verification.
(Resident registration card, driver's license, passport, ID reissuance application, alien registration card)

 * Tickets can be transferred to immediate family members and siblings only with proof (copy of resident registration or family relationship certificate).

Late arrival of more than 15 minutes will be considered no-show, and tickets will not be refunded.

At reception, you will receive a walking guidebook, wireless receiver, and one bottle of water. For your convenience, baggage storage service will be provided.

- No on-site ticket sales are provided; tickets are only available through the official ticketing channel.

 

[Important Notices]

This program ticket does NOT include admission to Changdeokgung Palace (re-entry to Changdeokgung and the Secret Garden is not allowed).

Due to the nature of outdoor events, the event may be canceled if there is a forecast of 5 mm or more rainfall based on the Korea Meteorological Administration's weather forecast on the day of the event (individual notification will be sent to pre-registered participants).

Due to safety concerns, participation of wheelchair users is limited as Secret Garden of Changdeokgung Palace has unpaved paths.

For preschool and school-age children, participation is only possible when accompanied by at least one guardian.

All areas within the palace are non-smoking zones.

Smoking, food, flammable materials and play equipment are restricted for entry as the palace is part of the protected area for cultural heritage.

The press and broadcast coverage may be present on the day of the event, and you may be filmed without prior notice.

Photos and videos taken during the event may be used for official press release, research, and publications of the K-Royal Culture Festival.

* For ticket and event inquiries: Korea Heritage Service, Royal Palaces and Tombs Utilization Program, Customer Service (1522-2295)