Changdeokgung Palace Moonlight Tour

The Rear Garden of Changdeokgung Palace occasionally hosts nighttime openings, including the Moonlight Tour event.🔮

Although I visited during the day and couldn’t participate in the event, I noticed the setup of pavilions and chairs inside Yeongyeongdang Hall specifically prepared for the Moonlight Tour. This piqued my curiosity, so I looked into it further.🦋

📍Overview and Operating Dates
• Program Name: Changdeokgung Palace Moonlight Tour
• This nighttime program allows visitors to stroll through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Rear Garden of Changdeokgung Palace with a professional guide, enjoy traditional performances, and immerse themselves in the serene nighttime ambiance of the royal palace.

📌Operating Period (2025):
• Spring Season: From Thursday, April 10, 2025, to Sunday, June 15, 2025. The program runs every Thursday to Sunday and is divided into early and late sessions.
• Fall Season: From Thursday, September 4, 2025, to Sunday, October 26, 2025. It operates exclusively on Thursdays through Sundays.

🌳Main Tour Course and Program Highlights
• The tour follows the course below, with guided explanations and traditional art performances at each stop:
• Donhwamun Gate — Gathering and Entry
• Geumcheongyo Bridge
• Injeongjeon Hall
• Huijeongdang Hall
• Nakseonjae Hall
• Sangnyangjeong Pavilion — Daegeum (traditional flute) solo performance
• Buyongji Pond & Pavilion — Geomungo (traditional zither) performance
• Bullomun Gate & Aeryeonjeong Pavilion — Gagok (lyrical songs) and vocal performances
• Yeongyeongdang Hall — Traditional dance and tea ceremony performance
• Forest Trail in the Rear Garden

🌟Special Program Highlights
At Yeongyeongdang Hall, visitors can enjoy refreshments, songs, and dances while meeting actors dressed as the king and queen for photo opportunities in a specially arranged program.