Korea grants free entry to royal palaces, tombs during Chuseok
From regal courtyards to historic grounds, Korea’s grand royal palaces and tombs are offering free admission this Chuseok — the nation's major autumn harvest festival — giving visitors a rare, four-day pass to dive headfirst into Korean heritage. The Korea Heritage Service said Gyeongbok Palace, Changdeok Palace, Deoksu Palace and Changgyeong Palace, along with Jongmyo Shrine and Joseon royal…
Korea is offering free admission to its royal palaces and tombs during Chuseok, the major autumn harvest festival. This includes Gyeongbok Palace, Changdeok Palace, Deoksu Palace, Changgyeong Palace, Jongmyo Shrine, and Joseon royal tombs. Visitors can experience the heritage from Thursday to Sunday, with some exclusions like Changdeok Palace's rear garden.
The palace's changing of the guard ceremony, guard patrol ceremonies, and royal guard patrol will be available for viewing without reservations. Additionally, an online program called "Everyone's Genre Painting 2026" will run from Friday to November 1, allowing participants to create their own characters inspired by Korean heritage.
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