Seoul palace night openings return in spring and autumn

Several of Seoul's royal palaces hold seasonal night openings in spring and autumn, when lantern-lit courtyards stay open after dark. Tickets are limited, released online on set dates and often sell out quickly, and some programs set aside tickets for foreign visitors.

• Wearing hanbok gives free daytime entry to the palaces — a nice photo pairing before a night visit.
• Check each palace's official notice for dates and booking rules.

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