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Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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As autumn paints Gyeongbokgung Palace in vivid hues two of its most cherished pavilions are once again opening their doors for a rare glimpse of Seoul's royal past.
Our culture correspondent Lee Shi-hoo files this report from the grounds of the palace.

Floating gracefully over a lake, Gyeonghoeru Pavilion is one of the centerpieces of Gyeongbokgung Palace.
Its name meaning a "pavilion for auspicious gatherings," Gyeonghoeru served as a grand venue for state banquets and foreign envoys during Joseon Dynasty.

And this fall, the Royal Palaces and Tombs Center is offering special tours to the national treasure's usually-restricted upper floors.
Lucky ticket-holders get to enjoy the same view of palace rooftops that the king once had, but this time, merging with the modern Seoul skyline.

"The weather isn't too hot today and it's really nice. It's been a while since I last visited, and I'm really enjoying it."

The tour doesn't stop there.
Across the Chwihyanggyo Bridge to the middle of a blooming lotus pond
the hexagonal two-story pavilion Hyangwonjeong served as a quiet sanctuary for royals.

"Normally, visitors can only admire Hyangwonjeong Pavilion from across the pond, but our special access this season brings us right to the inside where you can enjoy the panoramic views of the palace grounds."

"It was an incredible experience, this was my first time in Korea and obviously this was the best way to see Korea and the history of Seoul."
"And the tour guide was telling us about the ondol system under, it was just very enlightening."

You can reserve your tour online on a first-come, first-served basis at the official Royal Palaces and Tombs Center website.
Tours run twice a day on Wednesdays and Fridays through October.

Lee Shihoo, Arirang News.

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