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
More information
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