Heritage sites offering late hours and free admission

Photo: Gyeongbokgung Palace (left)/ Changgyeonggung Palace (right)

Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changgyeonggung Palace are to extend their hours to stay open late from August 11 to 28, 2015 in celebration of the 70th anniversary of Korea's liberation day.

However, visitors should be aware of closing dates for each palace as Gyeongbokgung Palace is closed on August 18 and 25 and Changgyeonggung Palace on August 17 and 24.

Other national heritages are participating in celebration of Korea’s liberation day by opening their gates free of admission. Participating heritage sites include the four major palaces; Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace and Deoksugung Palace, as well as Jongmyo Shrine and Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty.

Please note that Huwon in Changdeokgung Palace, and the evening hours at Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changgyeonggung Palace are excluded from the free admission event.

More Info

☞ Gyeongbokgung Palace
    Address: 161, Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
    Website: www.royalpalace.go.kr (Korean, English)
    Evening Admission: 3,000 won
☞ Changgyeonggung Palace
    Address: 185, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
    Website: cgg.cha.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
    Evening Admission: 1,000 won
☞ 1330 Korea Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

Courtesy of Cultural Heritage Administration

Date

08/06/2015

 

 

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