Why We Recommend It
- Experience the Royal Culture Festival in Gyeongbokgung’s exclusive night area.
- Free entry if you’re wearing Hanbok.
- A rare event held only twice in 2025.
- Creatrip offers tickets exclusively for foreigners.
In fall 2025, the northern area of Gyeongbokgung Palace will open at night for a special Hanbok festival during the Royal Culture Festival. Entry is free if you wear Hanbok, letting you step into the spotlight and enjoy traditional performances and unique experiences against the palace’s stunning night lights.
* The Hanbok dress code follows the guidelines of the Cultural Heritage Administration Royal Palaces and Tombs Center.
Hanbok Free Admission Guidelines
Program Overview
Theme 1: Daily Life Recreated
- Royal Stroll: A Hanbok parade showcasing royal court attire.
Theme 2: Performances
- Eotcheoguni and Hanbok Pieces: An interactive play led by Eotcheoguni, the guardian figurines of the palace.
- Hanbok Banquet: A heritage performance highlighting the beauty and dignity of Hanbok.
Theme 3: Exhibitions
- Hanbok Stories: Demonstrations and displays of Hanbok-making with holders of National Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Theme 4: Experiences
- Take Hanbok Home!: A secondhand Hanbok pop-up store with local vendors.
- Hanbok Partnership Project: Collaborative content sharing the harmony of Hanbok and brands.
- Hanbok Arcade: A retro arcade experience with Hanbok-themed games.
- Hanbok Portrait Artist: Have your own Hanbok self-portrait drawn inside the palace.
- Gungidungi Playground: On-site events like Hanbok quizzes and interactive activities.
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