Seoul Royal Palace Guard Changing Ceremony
서울 왕궁수문장 교대의식
This historical reenactment depicts the royal palace guard and the changing of posts of soldiers who protected the palace gates during the Joseon dynasty. Based on authentic historical documents and centered on Deoksugung Palace during late Joseon, the ceremony unfolds before Daehan Gate six days per week (closed Mondays) at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Interactive programs enhance the experience: striking traditional drums ("Gaesik Tago"), donning guard costumes ("I Am a Guard"), trying on Joseon-era clothing with photos, and special photo sessions in traditional dress. These activities invite visitors and international tourists to step into the palace life of centuries past.
- Dates
- Jan 1, 2026 → Dec 31, 2026
- Venue
- 99 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul (Jeong-dong) · 🏙️ Seoul
- Price
- Free
- Ticketing
- Official event site
Practical information
- Opening hours
- 11:00 / 14:00 • Closed Mondays
- Age
- All ages
- Exact location
- In front of Daehan Gate, Deoksugung Palace
- Organiser
- Seoul Metropolitan City
- Phone
- 02-6242-7402
🎟️ How to book — Official event site
- 1
Most regional festivals are free entry
Korean municipalities fund a huge number of free festivals (flowers, food, light shows) — free entry is the norm, not the exception, sometimes with paid stalls or activities on site.
- 2
Check the event's official site
The link sits on the event's VisitKorea page — it's the most reliable source for the program, hours, and any last-minute changes.
- 3
Book via a Korean platform if a reservation is required
When a festival has paid premium activities or an attached concert, booking usually goes through NOL or YES24 — see the matching guide on this page.
- 4
Call 1330 when in doubt
Korea's tourism hotline answers in English, Chinese and Japanese, 24/7 — handy for confirming a time or address when the official site is Korean-only.
💡 Good to know
When a price shows as "see details", the organiser simply hasn't published one in advance: in almost all of those cases entry is free and only some on-site activities are paid. Bring a little cash — many stalls don't take cards.
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Source : TourAPI