1. Introduction and Night time opening of Gyeongbokgung Palace Details
Has anyone been to the nighttime opening of Gyeongbokgung Palace? I went with a friend before, and I always come back very satisfied. Plus, you can take beautiful photos. Gyeongbokgung Palace has nighttime openings twice a year, in the first and second half of the year. The nighttime opening for the second half of the year starts in September. It’s always competitive to get tickets, so you must book in advance!
The nighttime opening of Gyeongbokgung Palace in the second half of 2023 runs from September 1st to October 29th. The opening hours are from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm, with last entry at 8:30 pm. Make sure to arrive early to ensure entry. Note that the palace is closed for nighttime viewing on Mondays and Tuesdays. (Also, October 4th, a Wednesday, is an alternative holiday.)
2. Reservation and Ticketing Information Night time opening of Gyeongbokgung Palace
For reservations and ticketing for the 2023 Gyeongbokgung Palace nighttime opening, visit the link: https://ticket.11st.co.kr/Product/Detail?id=268115&prdNo=6184845843
You can make reservations for the 2023 Gyeongbokgung Palace nighttime opening on the 11st website. It’s the official site, so you can trust it. Currently, it’s not the booking period, so the screen displays as such. The nighttime opening is divided into two phases. The first phase starts booking on August 25th at 10 am, and you can choose a date between September 1st and 30th. The second phase starts booking on September 25th at 10 am, and the entry period is from October 1st to 29th.
The ticket price for the nighttime opening of Gyeongbokgung Palace is 3,000 won, which I think is quite affordable. If you wear traditional Korean attire (Hanbok), entry is free. You can purchase up to 4 tickets per ID. Set your alarms for 10 am on the 25th and make sure to purchase!
3. Parking Information and Conclusion Night time opening of Gyeongbokgung Palace
I prefer to use the subway, but for those who will be driving:
If you’re coming by car, you can park at the Gyeongbokgung parking lot. The parking lot operates from 6 am to 11 pm. The basic fee is 3,000 won per hour for small cars and 5,000 won per hour for medium/large cars.
I hope everyone reading this post successfully books their desired date for Gyeongbokgung!