Gyeongbokgung Palace Royal Kitchen Culinary Experience 2025: Reservation Guide and Schedule
Imagine enjoying a meal in a Korean palace. Doesn't that thought fill you with delight? A special opportunity awaits you at Gyeongbokgung Palace, where you can experience Joseon Dynasty royal culture in the serene and profound atmosphere of the night.
In the second half of 2025, the 'Royal Kitchen Culinary Experience' (Suragan Siksik Gonggam) reopens amidst anticipation and excitement. This time, filled with exquisite food, gentle music, and a classic setting, will be more than just an experience; it will become a lasting and special memory.
Today, we'll guide you through the reservation process, schedule, program details, and available discounts.
▼ Reserving Your Spot for the Gyeongbokgung Palace Royal Kitchen Culinary Experience
A Moving Experience in a Royal Palace
'Royal Kitchen Culinary Experience' is a cultural event held in the Suragan (royal kitchen) of Gyeongbokgung Palace, the former kitchen of the Joseon Dynasty.
You can enjoy royal cuisine and traditional performances in the beautifully illuminated palace.
Tea Ceremony Experience (Dadam)
Enjoy a peaceful moment with seven kinds of beautiful traditional Korean sweets and one type of medicinal tea. This time spent with soft music will be very comforting.
Culinary Experience
Savor the flavors of Joseon with a royal full-course meal filled with sincerity, including lotus leaf rice, grilled short rib patties (tteokgalbi), and matsutake mushroom soup (songitang). The meal itself becomes a moment of cultural art.
The food filled with stories and sincerity, and the space where the beauty of tradition comes alive, will make this one hour more special than any other cultural performance.
Free Experience Zone
After your meal, you can enjoy small but pleasant traditional experiences, just like daily life in the royal court.
You can taste simple royal snacks such as peach jeonggwa (candied fruit), cabbage ssambap (rice wraps), and sikhye (sweet rice drink), and traditional games such as tuho (arrow throwing), yullan making, and bok bueo making are also available.
It's a fun time to add to the memories, especially for families, friends, or couples.
Schedule and Reservations: A Step-by-Step Guide
This event will be held from Wednesday, September 17, 2025, to Friday, September 26, 2025. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, it operates twice a day.
Session 1: 18:00 ~ 19:00
Session 2: 19:30 ~ 20:30
Check-in: 20 minutes before the event starts, from 17:40
Reservations are made through a lottery system after application.
Don't miss the chance, and be sure to remember the following schedule:
Application Period: Wednesday, August 27, 2 PM ~ Tuesday, September 2, Midnight
Winner Announcement: Thursday, September 4, 5 PM
Priority Reservation Period: Friday, September 5 ~ Tuesday, September 9
General Reservation: From Wednesday, September 10 to 10 AM on the day of the event (First-come, first-served)
Where to Make a Reservation?
You can apply online at the designated reservation site. Only one application is allowed per person, and winners can reserve and pay for up to two tickets through the provided link.
Mobile and PC are both available, and some eligible individuals can make reservations by phone.
▼ Apply for the Gyeongbokgung Palace Royal Kitchen Culinary Experience
Generous Discount Benefits
Participation Fee: ₩25,000 per person
Seniors aged 65 or older – 50% discount
Some eligible individuals can also make reservations by phone.
With its cost-effectiveness and heartwarming experience, it's an extremely attractive event. After the experience, you'll be left with a pleasant feeling of "I'm so glad I went."
Directions
Subway: Line 3, Gyeongbokgung Station, Exit 4 → About 15 minutes on foot
Bus: Jongno 11, 171, 272, Get off at Gyeongbokgung Palace
Parking: Gyeongbokgung Palace East Side Paid Parking Lot (Individual Cost)
Check-in Location: In front of Gyejodang Hall, Gyeongbokgung Palace
You can enter with just your ID and reservation number on-site, so the preparations are simple.
Recommended For:
Those who want to spend a special day in a tranquil atmosphere
Those who want to experience food and culture together
Those who want to create unforgettable memories with loved ones
The Royal Kitchen Culinary Experience is open to everyone.
If you want to relax your mind, there's no better choice than this.
This autumn, gift yourself with a special meal at Gyeongbokgung Palace.
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