Brightening Changdeokgung's Night with Cheongsachorong Lanterns... 'Dalbitgihaeng' Resumes

Heejeongdang Included in Viewing Section for the First Time in the Region

The 'Changdeokgung Moonlight Tour,' which illuminates the path with cheongsachorong lanterns and allows visitors to explore various parts of Changdeokgung Palace, is resuming. The Cultural Heritage Administration's Palace and Royal Tombs Division and the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation announced on the 12th that the nights of Changdeokgung will be lit every Thursday through Sunday from the 21st to June 12th. This cultural event has been held for 13 years and is popular for allowing visitors to stroll through the rear garden and enjoy the charm of the royal palace.

This year, the Heejeongdang area, which has not been open at night before, is included in the viewing sections for the first time. Heejeongdang was a building used as an office by Joseon kings. It was destroyed by fire in 1917 but rebuilt in 1920. It features Western-style elements such as modern lighting, a central hall chandelier, and a reception room, giving it a unique atmosphere. A Cultural Heritage Administration official said, "The electric lights and electrical facilities have been restored according to safety standards," adding, "You can experience this during the Changdeokgung Moonlight Tour."

Other highlights include enjoying the night view while listening to daegeum (bamboo flute) performances at Sangnyangjeong in the rear garden of Nakseonjae, and strolling through the rear garden with Buyongji Pond and Juhapru Pavilion as the backdrop, imagining the walks of kings and queens. Visitors can also enjoy a performance themed on Crown Prince Hyomyeong at Yeongyeongdang.

The Palace and Royal Tombs Division limits the number of participants to twenty-five per session to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The tours operate four times at 15-minute intervals from 7:20 PM to 8:05 PM. The fee is 30,000 KRW. Tickets can be reserved from 2 PM on the 14th via Interpark Ticket, with a limit of two tickets per person. Reservations by phone are also available for those aged 65 and over, persons with disabilities, and national merit recipients. Participants will receive a mug and royal court medicinal tea as souvenirs. For more details, please refer to the websites of the Palace and Royal Tombs Division or the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation.