Changdeokgung Palace to restart moonlight tours in August

The popular night time tours of Changdeokgung Palace return in August.

The Cultural Heritage Administration and the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation will be hosting “2013 Moonlight Tour at Changdeokgung Palace” from Aug. 21 to Oct. 20.

A UNESCO World Heritage site, Changdeokgung Palace is one of the five palaces in Seoul built during the Joseon period.

The program includes a walk around the palace while learning fun facts with the help of an expert guide. Afterward, participants will be able to watch traditional arts performances while enjoying traditional snacks and beverages. The events take place on days where there is a full moon.

Launched in 2010, the biannual event ― the program is also offered in spring ― has so far attracted more than 6,200 Korean and 1,500 foreign participants so far. Tickets usually sell out within minutes of ticket opening and the organizers expect the same this time.

Separate tour dates are available for local and foreign visitors. Admission is limited to 100 people per session. Details on exact dates and other information can be found at www.chf.or.kr.

For ticket sales, Korean nationals can go to www.interpark.com while ticket sales for foreigners will be open at ticket.interpark.com/global. Tickets cost 30,000 won per person. Reservations for tickets will open on each respective website starting on Aug. 6 at 2 p.m.

For further inquiries, call (02) 2270-1234, 1238 or (02) 2270-1237 for assistance in English.

By Cha Yo-rim (yorimcha@heraldcorp.com)