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Explore Seoul's 5 royal palaces with a pass

Published Mar 29, 2024 01:33 am

Royal palaces in Seoul have been used as filming locations for Korean dramas including “Moon Embracing the Sun” and “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God.”

The Cultural Heritage Administration of Korea and the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation unveiled the K-Royal Palaces Pass, granting unlimited entry to Seoul's five royal palaces: Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, Deoksugung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace, and Gyeonghuigung Palace during the 2024 K-Royal Culture Festival from April 27 to May 5.

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K-Royal Culture Festival (Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation)

Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, the K-Royal Culture Festival is Korea's premier cultural heritage event, held twice a year - one in springtime and the other in autumn - amidst the historic backdrop of Seoul's iconic palaces and Jongmyo Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1995. 

The spring festival promises immersive experiences into Korea's rich cultural tapestry.

Tourists coming to Seoul during the festival period may purchase the special ticket, available online until April 26.

The K-Royal Palaces Pass can be purchased through various global travel platforms such as Klook, trippose, and Travelnote starting from the last week of March; KKday and JollyBuy (China, Taiwan); from late March; Imoto WIFI (Japan); and HanYouWang (China) from early April. 

Priced at 10,000 won (approximately $7.50), the pass offers unbeatable value.

In addition to unrestricted palace access, Pass holders can enjoy exclusive discounts, including 10 percent off cultural products and refreshments at the “Sarang” café and shop located at the palaces and Incheon International Airport; a 10 percent discount on the menu at Korea House, a renowned Korean traditional restaurant; and a 30 percent discount on the musical "The Tribe" at the Sejong Center.

The Pass also doubles as a transportation card (T-Money), ensuring seamless travel on Seoul's subway and bus network beyond the festival dates.

To mark the festival's milestone anniversary, all Pass purchasers will receive a 3,000 won ($2.3) credit.

Online purchasers can collect their physical passes at Incheon International Airport or festival information booths located at each palace. On-site sales will be available for any remaining passes after the online sale period.

 

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