Injoys
Waking Up the Palace in the Morning is a Changdeokgung walking program at the 2026 Fall Royal Culture Festival. It runs from October 7 to 11 and includes the Secret Garden. Anyone aged 7 or older can participate. The fee is 10,000 won per person, and reservations are available through Ticketlink.
The schedule and basic fee are based on the advance booking notice dated September 4, 2026.
Key information for the Changdeokgung morning walk
This reservation-only program takes participants through Changdeokgung’s palace buildings and Secret Garden with a guide. Choose your date, then check the eligibility requirements. The basic information below follows the Korea Heritage Agency’s advance booking program guide.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Event dates | Wednesday, October 7 to Sunday, October 11, 2026 |
| Location | Changdeokgung, including the Secret Garden |
| Eligibility | Ages 7 and older |
| Basic participation fee | 10,000 won per person |
| Reservations open | September 4, 2026, at 2 p.m. |
| Official booking channel | Ticketlink product 65330, designated by the organizer |
The Changdeokgung morning walk runs from October 7 to 11, 2026.AI-generated image
Sessions and eligibility
Korean nationals should check the 7:30 a.m. session. The 8 a.m. session is for foreign nationals only. Reservations for the English-language session are handled separately through Creatrip.
| Category | Hours | Booking channel |
|---|---|---|
| Session for Korean nationals | 07:30~09:30 | Ticketlink |
| Session for foreign nationals only | 08:00~10:00 | Creatrip |
Participants must have been born in 2019 or earlier; those born in 2020 or later cannot participate. Those born from 2008 to 2019 must be accompanied by a guardian. These conditions are stated in the Korea Heritage Agency’s individual event details.
Each person may book up to 2 tickets.
The cited document is the Korea Heritage Agency’s “2026 Fall Royal Culture Festival .”
How to book
Start by selecting a date on Ticketlink’s dedicated booking page. According to the event information, reservations are open from September 4 to October 10, 2026 (South Korea). Places are first come, first served, so your preferred session may sell out during that period.
- Check the participant’s birth year and whether a guardian is required.
- Select your preferred visit date on the dedicated product page.
- Check the session and remaining places.
- Read the booking deadline and cancellation and refund conditions before paying.
- Check your booking confirmation after payment.
This article does not confirm the current number of places remaining. Check the booking page for availability by date. An event appearing on the schedule does not necessarily mean reservations are available.
What to bring and where to check in
Bring the original ID in the booker’s name and your booking details. Check-in for the session for Korean nationals takes place at the information desk in front of Geumhomun Gate. Check-in is from 07:10~07:30.
- Have your mobile ticket or booking number ready
- Arrive at least 10 minutes before the event starts
- The person who booked must participate; tickets cannot be transferred
- Anyone using a discount must bring the relevant supporting documents
