Changgyeonggung Palace: Dark secrets of the Royal Family

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About this activity

Step into the historical tragedies, ghosts, and mysteries hidden within Changgyeonggung Palace’s bizarre stories.

With headphones that bring immersive spatial sound to life, an audio drama recorded by professional voice actors transports you to the very scene of the incident—as if you are walking through time itself.

The beautiful scenery of the Night Palace
Professional voice-acted audio dramas with immersive spatial sound through headphones at the actual sites of historical events
A guide dressed up as a court figure explaining Changgyeonggung Palace
Memorable photos in hidden photo spots
Enjoy an intimate private tour limited to a maximum of 10 guests

This immersive nighttime tour of Changgyeonggung Palace is guided by the last court lady of Joseon, blending cruel royal history with spine-chilling tales. The tour invites guests to walk through centuries of palace from the royal tragedy to the terror of cursed ghosts.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min – 1 h 50 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Audio guide: English
Guide: English
Operated by: Time Crossing

Ages: Children (9–13 years) · Youth (14–17 years) · Adults (18–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Certified tour guide(certification no. 2024-01-0381)
Included: Special gift
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: Wireless headphones for spatial sound

Not included

Not included: Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Not included: Tour insurance

Itinerary

Changgyeonggung Palace

10 min Admission included

It's the first gate we meet at Changgyeonggung Palace. It has a stone statue chasing away evil spirits in the sky
Stop 2

15 min Admission included

Unlike other palaces, the water from the mountains still flows.

Look for a stone statues that drives away evil spirits that follow the water.
Stop 3

15 min Admission included

This is where King Yeongjo, who was the father of Crown Prince Sado, enjoyed reading.

Here, let's meet King Yeongjo who is distressed after hearing Crown Prince Sado's eccentricity.
Stop 4

20 min Admission included

Myeongjeongjeon, where the important event of Joseon's royal family took place, was rebuilt in 1616 as the oldest structure in Joseon's palace.
Stop 5

15 min Admission included

It's a space for women, and it's mostly used as a queen's bedchamber.

Let's meet the curse story of one concubine who lived here.
Stop 6

15 min Admission included

Let's meet a father who wants to lock up his son in the rice chest and a son who cries for his life.
Stop 7

10 min Admission included

Let's find a view of the pond where you can enjoy the beauty of the palace at night.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Outside of main gate(Honghwamun) of Changgyeonggung.

The address is 185 Changgyeonggungro, Jongnogu, Seoul.

You'll find a guide dressing in traditional clothe, holding Time Crossing logo.

End point

Inside of Changgyeonggung Palace

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.