Sungnyemun Gate Guard Ceremony & Experience (숭례문 파수의식 / 원데이! 파수군)

Explanation

The Sungnyemun Gate Guard Ceremony is a reenactment of the changing of the guards who protected the fortress walls around the capital city during the Joseon dynasty. During this change, the gates would be opened for the off-duty guards to go out and replace those finishing their shift of walking along the walls.

Inquiry

Seoul Metropolitan City 010-2802-2133

Homepage

www.royalguard.or.kr/sungnyemun_event

Information Use

Event Start Date : 2024년 01월 06일

Event end date : 2024년 12월 14일

Watching age : Open to visitors of all ages

Venue : Sungnyemun Gate

Show time : 10:00-10:10 숭례문 개문의식(1대 파수군)
10:00-10:40 1대 파수의식
10:40-11:20 2대 파수의식
11:20-12:00 1대 파수의식
13:00-13:40 1대 파수의식
13:40-14:20 2대 파수의식
14:20-15:00 1대 파수의식
15:00-15:30 2대 파수의식
15:30-15:40 숭례문 폐문의식(2대 파수군)

Organizer info : Seoul Metropolitan City

Contact the organizer : 010-2802-2133

Sponsor Information : Insight Motion

Sponsor Contacts : +82-10-2802-2133

Charges (Hours) : Free

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Introduction
The Sungnyemun Gate Guard Ceremony is a reenactment of the changing of the guards who protected the fortress walls around the capital city during the Joseon dynasty. During this change, the gates would be opened for the off-duty guards to go out and replace those finishing their shift of walking along the walls.

Programs
Guard experience

Location

40 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul

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