<Palace Pass Usage Notice:>
1. When exchanging tickets, you must present your reservation voucher and passport (or foreign ID). Reservation confirmation emails will not be accepted.
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K-Royal Culture Festival 10th anniversary
2024(10th) K-Royal Palaces PASS Exchange Ticket (T-money Card) *Unlimited Access During Period Royal Culture Festival
*Korea Palace Gung Pass
Discover Korea’s Royal Heritage with the Ultimate Palace Pass!
1. Enjoy unlimited access to the five major palaces (Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Deoksugung, Changgyeonggung, Gyeonghuigung) and Jongmyo Shrine (excluding Changdeokgung Secret Garden).
2. Experience the enchantment of Gyeongbokgung Palace with exclusive one-time night entry!
3. Use the pass as a T-money card for seamless travel on Seoul’s subways and buses, with 3,000 KRW preloaded.
4. Step into the world of your favorite K-dramas by visiting these iconic
palace sites.
5. Essential for the K-Royal Culture Festival in October 2024, the grandest traditional event in Korea.
6. Collect this limited edition card adorned with captivating Korean designs.
Detailed Introduction of K-Royal Palaces PASS
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.
Basic Information about the K-Royal Palaces PASS
- Usage Period: October 9 (Wed) - October 13 (Sun), 2024 (5 days)
- Available Locations: The 5 major palaces (Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Deoksugung, Changgyeonggung, Gyeonghuigung), Jongmyo Shrine
Contents Included in the K-Royal Palaces PASS
1. Unlimited entry to the 5 major palaces (Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Deoksugung, Changgyeonggung, Gyeonghuigung) and Jongmyo Shrine.
2. One-time admission to Gyeongbokgung Palace night opening:
- Available once during October 10 (Thu) - October 13 (Sun).
- On October 9 (Wed), night opening is available only for those wearing Hanbok due to the K-Royal Culture Festival special event.
- The "Gyeongbokgung Palace Night Opening Ticket" will be provided along with the K-Royal Palaces PASS (physical ticket).
- Submit the "Gyeongbokgung Palace Night Opening Ticket" at the entrance of Heungnyemun Gate.
3. A must-have for traveling in Korea! T-money card with 3,000 KRW credit:
- The K-Royal Palaces PASS functions as a T-money card usable on all subways and buses in Seoul.
- Includes 3,000 KRW credit.
- T-money card purchase cost (2,500 KRW) + 3,000 KRW credit.
- T-money usage guide (ENG): [T-money Guide](https://pay.tmoney.co.kr/ncs/pct/ugd/ReadFrgnGd.dev)
4. Discounts on cultural products and traditional Korean cuisine:
- 10% discount at "Sarang" cafe in the palaces and Incheon Airport!
- Discount period: October 9 - October 13, 2024.
- Show your K-Royal Palaces PASS on site. ("Korea House" requires advance reservation).
- Cafe "Sarang": [Sarang Cafe](https://kchfstore.or.kr)
- "Korea House": [Korea House](https://www.kh.or.kr/kh/eng)
Value of the K-Royal Palaces PASS
14,500 KRW / 5 major palaces entrance fee 9,000 KRW + transportation card 2,500 KRW + 3,000 KRW credit)
K-Royal Palaces PASS Collection Information
- October 9 (Wed) - October 13 (Sun), 2024, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- The K-Royal Palaces PASS cannot be collected outside these hours.
Collection Items
- One K-Royal Palaces PASS
- One Gyeongbokgung Night Opening Ticket
Collection Location for the K-Royal Palaces PASS
- Location: Comprehensive Information Center of the K-Royal Culture Festival at Gyeongbokgung Palace (next to Gyeongbokgung ticket office).
- Address: 161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul (Subway Line 3, Gyeongbokgung Station, Exit 5).
- Present the reservation holder's ID (passport) and reservation confirmation (or QR code) at the location below.
- The reservation confirmation should include the reservation number, reservation holder's name, and quantity.
▲ Images from the spring 2024 K-Royal Culture Festival.
How to Use the K-Royal Palaces PASS
- Entry Method: Just show the K-Royal Palaces PASS.
- Unlimited entry for 5 days from October 9 (Wed) to October 13 (Sun), 2024.
- Some events, like performances, require separate reservations.
- Event information will be updated on the official website (www.chf.or.kr/fest/en/).
Major Events at the K-Royal Culture Festival
The K-Royal Culture Festival provides a special opportunity for foreigners visiting Korea to participate in elegant and interesting historical and cultural programs, promoting Korean cultural heritage and cultural capacity internationally. Information on event times and pre-registration can be found on the official website one week before the festival starts (www.chf.or.kr). (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 (Oct. 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 Joseon Dynasty, the 2024 Genre Painting for All lets you create and show off unique characters! (Access page: pungsokdo.com)
For more information on the K-Royal Culture Festival, visit the official website.
* Official Website (ENG): [K-Royal Culture Festival](https://www.kh.or.kr/fest/en)
K-Royal Palaces PASS Cancellation and Refund Policy
- Free cancellations are available until 11:59 PM on October 7 (Mon), 2024.
- After the free cancellation period, no changes or refunds will be possible.
Important Notes for Visiting the Five Palaces
- All areas within the palaces are non-smoking zones.
- Food, flammable materials, and recreational equipment are restricted in heritage protection zones.
- The pass cannot be collected after the operating period ends.
- There are two designs of the pass, which will be distributed randomly based on stock availability.
- Detailed information about the pass can be found on the official website: [Royal Culture Festival Official Website](https://www.chf.or.kr/fest/en/)
