Finished21-01-01 ~ 21-12-31
Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony
수문장 교대의식
📍 161, Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Introduction
In the Joseon dynasty, the royal guards of the palace were gatekeepers who were responsible for guarding the the main gates of Gyeongbokgung Palace as well as the main gates of the city such as Heunginjimun Gate and Sungnyemun Gate. The royal guards worked in shift duties and were in charge of opening and closing Gwanghwamun Gate. Before the royal guard system was enforced in 1469, the palace gates were protected by soldiers of the central army. The Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony held at Gyeongbokgung Palace and the Gwanghwamun area reenacts the guard-changing procedure that took place during the Joseon dynasty, along with the reproduction of costumes and weapons, based on historical records.
Telephone
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-3210-1645 (Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation)
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-3210-1645 (Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation)
Homepage
🗺 Location
161, Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
✏ Details
Programs
Refer to the official website
🔎 Information
Start Date
End Date
Location
Gyeongbokgung Palace and Gwanghwamun area
Admission / Participation Fees
Free
Touring Time
Varies by performance
Location Information
[Subway]
Gyeongbokgung Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 5.
Gwanghwamun Station (Seoul Subway Line 5), Exit 2.
Gyeongbokgung Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 5.
Gwanghwamun Station (Seoul Subway Line 5), Exit 2.
Show Time
[Royal Guard Changing Ceremony]
10:00, 14:00 / 20 minutes per ceremony
[Ceremony of Guarding Gwanghwamun Gate]
11:00, 13:00 / 10 minutes per ceremony
[Public Training of the Royal Guard Soldiers]
* Held outside Hyeopsaengmun Gate
09:35, 13:35 / 15 minutes per ceremony
* Schedule is subject to change; refer to the official website for details.
* Events may be canceled in the case of rain.
10:00, 14:00 / 20 minutes per ceremony
[Ceremony of Guarding Gwanghwamun Gate]
11:00, 13:00 / 10 minutes per ceremony
[Public Training of the Royal Guard Soldiers]
* Held outside Hyeopsaengmun Gate
09:35, 13:35 / 15 minutes per ceremony
* Schedule is subject to change; refer to the official website for details.
* Events may be canceled in the case of rain.
Age Limit
Open to visitors of all ages
Sponsor
Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation
Sponsor Contact
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-3210-1645
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-3210-1645
Organizer
Organizer Contact
+82-2-3210-1645
