Experience the 2025 Spring K-Royal Culture Festival: A Celebration of Korea’s Royal Heritage
- Laura
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The 2025 Spring K-Royal Culture Festival is currently taking place in Seoul, offering a diverse array of programs that celebrate Korea’s rich royal history and culture. From April 26 to May 4, the festival occurs across Seoul’s five grand palaces—Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Deoksugung, Changgyeonggung, and Gyeonghuigung—as well as at the Jongmyo Shrine.

**The following events are exclusively dedicated to foreign visitors and prior online reservation is a must.
“Time Travel: Sejong – A Journey Through the Night” at Gyeongbokgung Palace: A nighttime self-guided tour, focusing on the achievements of King Sejong. This program runs from April 26 to 30 and includes exclusive evening access to areas like Hyangwonjeong Pavilion and Geoncheonggung Palace.
More details and reservation on this link: https://creatrip.com/en/spot/14749
“Welcome, You in Hanbok” at the East Palaces: Held at Changgyeonggung Palace from April 30 to May 4, this program invites couples to dress in traditional hanbok, explore the palace grounds, and write love letters. Admission to Changgyeonggung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, and the Secret Garden (Huwon) is included.
More details and reservation on this link: https://creatrip.com/en/spot/14756
“The Emperor’s Dining Table” at Deoksugung: Step into the grandeur of the Korean Empire with a first-of-its-kind gourmet talk show that recreates a royal diplomatic banquet. While savoring elegant Korean dishes once served in the royal court, guests will hear fascinating stories of Emperor Gojong’s diplomacy, blending cuisine and history in an immersive cultural experience that brings the past deliciously to life.
More details and reservation on this link: https://creatrip.com/en/spot/14755
“Morning of the Quiet Palace” at Changdeokgung Palace: A serene morning tour led by guide Fabien Yoon, offering insights into the palace’s history and architecture. Participants receive a traditional Korean sweets set and a souvenir photo. This exclusive program is available to non-Korean nationals from April 30 to May 4.
More details and reservation on this link: https://creatrip.com/en/spot/14742
“Royal Ancestral Ritual Music Nighttime Performance” at the Jongmyo Shrine: Enjoy A special night performance celebrating the 30th anniversary of Jongmyo’s UNESCO World Heritage designation.
More details and reservation on this link: https://creatrip.com/en/spot/14770
Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in Korea’s royal heritage through a variety of cultural experiences and performances.
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