K-Royal Palaces PASS Exchange Ticket (T-money Card)

K-Royal Palaces PASS Usage Notice:
1. The K-Royal Palaces PASS grants entry to five royal palaces (Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Deoksugung, Changgyeonggung, Gyeonghuigung).
2. It does not include access to Gyeongbokgung Palace night tours, the Secret Garden at Changdeokgung Palace, or Jongmyo Shrine.
3. There are two places to exchange your pass: the K-Royal Palaces PASS booth next to the Gyeongbokgung ticket office, and at Incheon Airport T1 Gate 2.
 

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K-Royal Palaces PASS Summary
1.    The essential item for a time travel experience during the largest traditional event in Korea, the Palace Culture Festival, happening in April to May 2024.
2.    Unlimited special access to Seoul's Five Grand Palaces (Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Deoksugung, Changgyeonggung, and Gyeonghuigung).
3.    An opportunity to encounter the living palaces of K-Dramas!
4.    A variety of cultural experiences such as the Time Travel Gongseng (MEETS) exhibition and K-HERITAGE market at the palaces.
5.    Includes T-money card functionality for use on Seoul's subways and buses (*includes 3000 KRW recharge).
6.    Attractive limited edition card design with a Korean image.
7.    Discounts on cultural products (offline store Sarang) and Korean table d'hote (Korean House).

Palace Culture Festival in 2024
 
 

K-Royal Palaces PASS Detailed Introduction
The 10th Palace Culture Festival in 2024 is the largest cultural heritage festival in Korea, aiming to widely publicize the charm, historical value of national heritage, and palaces, and provide a variety of cultural experiences to promote Korean traditional culture to the world. Discover new charms and historical values through performances, exhibitions, and experience programs unfolding at the Five Grand Palaces and Jongmyo Shrine and Sajikdan Altar. 
K-Royal Palaces PASS allows unlimited access to the Five Grand Palaces during the event and can be used as a transportation card for both subway and bus rides (includes 3000 KRW recharge). Discounts are available at the "Sarang" store located in the palaces and Incheon International Airport on cultural products and beverages, as well as discounts at the Korean House for Korean table d'hote. Prepare your essential item, K-Royal Palaces PASS, for this Palace Culture Festival.

- K-Royal Palaces PASS Usage Notice:
1. This pass does not include access to Gyeongbokgung Palace night tours, the Secret Garden at Changdeokgung Palace, or Jongmyo Shrine.
2. There are two ticket exchange locations: the Palace Pass booth next to the Gyeongbokgung ticket office, and at Incheon Airport T1 Gate 2.

<Information of K-Royal Palaces PASS>
- Usage period: April 27, 2024, to May 5, 2024
- Available at: Five Grand Palaces (Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Deoksugung, Changgyeonggung, Gyeonghuigung)
- K-Royal Palaces PASS price: 10,000 KRW
(Actual value of K-Royal Palaces PASS 13,500 KRW / Entrance fees for the Five Grand Palaces 8,000 KRW + Transportation card 2,500 + Recharge 3,000 KRW)

<K-Royal Palaces PASS Pickup Times>
- April 27, 2024 (Sat) to May 5, 2024 (Sun) 10:00 to 17:00

<Two Pickup Locations for K-Royal Palaces PASS>
- Please present the reservation confirmation and ID (passport) at the following two locations.
- The reservation confirmation should include the reservation number, reserver's name, and quantity.
- Pickup Location 1: Palace Culture Festival Comprehensive Information Center (next to Gyeongbokgung ticket office).
Address: 161, Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Contact: 02-3700-3900 (English service available)

- Pickup Location 2: Incheon Airport (T1) Desk 13 right out of the 2,3gate, information desk.
Contact: No separate contact information
English service available, and Palace Culture Festival signage will be prepared on the day.

<How to Use  K-Royal Palaces PASS>
- Entrance to the Five Grand Palaces: Just show your K-Royal Palaces PASS.
- Unlimited entrance from April 27 to May 5, 2023 (9 days).
- Some events (4 in total) such as the palace musical require separate reservations.
- Updates will be posted on the official website (www.chf.or.kr)

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<Introduction to Representative Events of the Palace Culture Festival>
Guide on event times and events requiring reservations will be available around April 20 on www.chf.or.kr.

(1) Time Travel Day with Sejong - Palace Freshmen
- Location: Within Gyeongbokgung
- Schedule: May 1 to May 5, 10:00 to 17:00 (2 sessions per day)
- Content: Experience traditional palace cuisine, traditional dance, drawing dancheong (traditional multicolored paintwork on wooden buildings), and making arrow tips. Limited to 320 participants per day.

(2) Time Travel Day with Sejong - Permanent Experience
- Location: Within Gyeongbokgung
- Schedule: May 1 to May 5, 10:00 to 17:00, continuous operation
- Content: Experience jegichagi (a traditional Korean game), rubbing, and traditional knotting.

(3) Time Travel Day with Sejong - Special Program (For Foreigners)
- Location: Gyeonghoeru Pavilion in Gyeongbokgung
- Schedule: May 1 to May 5, 10:00 to 17:00 (4 sessions per day)
- Content: Special viewing of Gyeonghoeru Pavilion.

(4) Palace Musical - Sejong 1446
- Location: Geunjeongjeon Hall in Gyeongbokgung
- Schedule: April 28 to April 30, 19:30 to 21:00 (90 minutes)
- Content: A historical musical depicting King Sejong's journey to becoming a great king.

(5) Palace Concert - Performance by 100 Musicians
- Location: Geunjeongjeon Hall in Gyeongbokgung
- Schedule: May 4 to May 5, 19:30 to 20:20 (50 minutes)
- Content: A performance by 100 musicians playing traditional Korean instruments such as the daegeum, gayageum, and haegeum.

Changdeokgung
(6) Waking Up the Palace
- Location: Within Changdeokgung
- Schedule: April 29 to May 3, 08:00 to 09:30 (one session per day, limited to 50 participants)
- Content: A morning walk program with a guide, experiencing the morning atmosphere of Changdeokgung.      

덕수궁
Deoksugung
(7) Royal Hobby Club
- Location: Within Deoksugung
- Schedule: April 27 to May 5, 10:00 to 17:00, continuous operation
- Content: Experience the hobbies of Emperor Gojong (coffee, billiards, music).

Changgyeonggung
(8) Changgyeonggung Water Light Garden
- Location: Chunghyangji area in Changgyeonggung
- Schedule: April 28 to May 5, 19:00 to 21:00 (one session per day, limited to 500 participants)
- Content: A media art exhibition combined with light.

Common
(9) Traditional Street Parade
- Location: Connecting the Five Grand Palaces (Gyeongbokgung, Deoksugung, Changgyeonggung, Gyeonghuigung, Changdeokgung)
- Event Dates: April 27 to April 28 and May 3 to May 5, Event Times: 10:00 and 14:00
- Content: Traditional street parade connecting the Five Grand Palaces.

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<Two Places with K-Royal Palaces PASS Discounts>
Discount application method: Show your K-Royal Palaces PASS

1. Offline store "Sarang" (10% discount)
Operating hours: 09:00 ~ 18:30
Store location: Inside Gyeongbokgung Palace, Cheongdeokgung Palace, Deoksugung Palace, Incheon International Airport T1, KoreaHouse, National Assembly Museum
Store details: Enjoy cultural products and traditional teas and beverages. https://kchfstore.or.kr/
Contact: 82-2-722-0787 (English service available)

2. Korean House Hanjeongsik (10% discount)
Store location: 36-gil, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul (Subway Line 3,4 Chungmuro Station Exit 3)
Store details: Experience royal cuisine and Korean table d'hote. https://www.chf.or.kr/kh/eng   
Contact: 82-2-2266-9101 (English service available)

< K-Royal Palaces PASS Discount Available for Performances>
K-Royal Palaces PASS holders can receive a 30% discount on tickets for the musical <THE TRIBE> at the Sejong Cultural Center during the following period. (Limited to 2 tickets per person)
- Discount application method: Show your K-Royal Palaces PASS
- Discount period: April 27, 2024, to May 5, 2024
- Venue location: Sejong Cultural Center (near Gyeongbokgung)
- Contact: 82-2-722-0787
https://www.sejongpac.or.kr/portal/performance/performance/view.do?performIdx=34827&menuNo=200004
 

< K-Royal Palaces PASS Cancellation and Refund Policy>
- Cancellations are possible until 10:00 AM on April 26, 2024. 
- Full refund will be issued.

< Precautions When Using the Five Grand Palaces>
- All areas within the palaces are designated as non-smoking zones.
- The introduction of food, inflammable materials, and play equipment is restricted within the cultural heritage protection areas.
- There are 4 types of K-Royal Palaces PASS designs, and they will be distributed randomly depending on stock availability.
- Detailed information about the K-Royal Palaces PASS can be found on the official website.
- Official website: www.chf.or.kr/fest/en
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K-Royal Palaces PASS Usage Notice:
1. The K-Royal Palaces PASS grants entry to five royal palaces (Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Deoksugung, Changgyeonggung, Gyeonghuigung).
2. It does not include access to Gyeongbokgung Palace night tours, the Secret Garden at Changdeokgung Palace, or Jongmyo Shrine.
3. There are two places to exchange your pass: the K-Royal Palaces PASS booth next to the Gyeongbokgung ticket office, and at Incheon Airport T1 Gate 2.