Free Entry to the Royal Palaces, Jongmyo and Royal Tombs for Chuseok

추석 연휴 4대궁·종묘·조선왕릉 무료 개방

The National Heritage Agency opens the four grand palaces (Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Deoksugung, and Changgyeonggung), Jongmyo Shrine, and royal tombs free of charge for four days (September 24–27). Note that Changdeokgung's secret gardens are excluded from free admission. Jongmyo, which normally requires advance booking, will be accessible without reservation (9am–6pm, last entry 5pm). At Gyeongbokgung, guard-changing ceremonies will take place at 10am and 2pm, guard-duty rituals at 11am and 1pm, and patrol ceremonies at 3pm, all without advance reservation.

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Dates: Sep 24, 2026 → Sep 27, 2026
Venue: 161 Sajikro, Jongno-gu, Seoul (Gyeongbokgung and other palaces, Jongmyo, royal tombs) · 🏙️ Seoul
Price: Free
Ticketing: Free entry

Practical information

Opening hours: Hours vary by palace (Jongmyo: 09:00-18:00, last entry 17:00)
Age: All audiences
Exact location: Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Deoksugung, Changgyeonggung, Jongmyo, Joseon Royal Tombs
Organiser: Cultural Heritage Administration - Palaces and Tombs Division
Phone: 02-3700-3900

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🎟️ How to book — Free entry

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Just show up during the posted opening hours — most of these events (markets, open-air exhibitions, traditional ceremonies) have no ticketing system at all.
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For some popular events (royal guard ceremonies, cultural workshops), a free online signup unlocks a priority viewing area or a capacity-limited session — check the event listing for a signup link.

💡 Good to know

Double-check hours on the official site the day before: municipal events sometimes change their schedule without much notice.

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