Great Tips for Reserving the 2026 Gyeongbokgung Saenggwabang! Ticketlink

Reservations for Gyeongbokgung Saenggwabang for the second half of 2026 begin on August 13 at 2 PM. I’ve compiled the schedule and helpful tips all in one place, covering everything from the application process to winner bookings and remaining seat reservations.

Gyeongbokgung Saenggwabang🍵, the number one most popular palace tea experience, has finally released its schedule for the second half of 2026! Applications open today (August 13) at 2 PM, so you need to hurry. If you were disappointed to miss out last year, be sure to check the schedule in advance this time.

1. What is Gyeongbokgung Saenggwabang that makes it so popular?

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Saenggwabang was a space where desserts and special dishes for the King and Queen were prepared during the Joseon Dynasty, and it is said to have also been called Saengmulbang or Saenggeotbang.

Now, exactly as recorded in history A program to experience modern reinterpretations of royal confectionery and royal medicinal tea. It is. Since it takes place in the actual Sojubang area of Gyeongbokgung Palace, the atmosphere is extraordinary, and it is famous as a great place to take the photo of a lifetime while wearing Hanbok✨

2. Overview of Events in the Second Half of 2026

Period: September 2, 2026 – October 26, 2026 (Closed every Tuesday)
Session Times: 1st Session 10:00 / 2nd Session 11:40 / 3rd Session 14:00 / 4th Session 15:40 (Approx. 70 minutes per session, capacity 34 people)
Location: Gyeongbokgung Palace Saenggwabang
Price: 15,000 won per person (Maximum 2 tickets per person upon winning)

3. Booking Schedule, please save only these 4 dates

It is not first-come, first-served but a lottery system, so the order is application → announcement of winners → reservation.

Entry Period: 8/13 (Thu) 14:00 ~ 8/20 (Thu) 23:59
Winner announcement 8/24 (Mon) 17:00
Winner Ticket Reservation 8/25 (Tue) 14:00 ~ 8/27 (Thu) 23:59
Remaining Seats Transfer 8/28 (Fri) 14:00

You can only enter once per account on Ticketlink, and please make sure to check that the number you entered matches your Ticketlink member number for your win to be verified! For inquiries, please contact the Ticketlink Customer Service Center (1588-7890) or the Royal Palaces & Tombs Utilization Content Customer Service Center (1522-2295).

4. This time, the Sejong & Munjong tea table

New storytelling has been added, incorporating the king's life and philosophy into the refreshments.

Sejong tea table – Themes of scholarship and health, light confectionery such as Guseonwangdoggo, dried meat, chestnut cakes, and joran

King Munjong's tea table – Theme of filial piety toward father, sweet and sour cherry jelly and pear 🍑

5. Things to See + Tips for Targeting Remaining Seats

Special Saenggwabang with music on Chuseok, Gaecheonjeol, Hangeul Day, and Jungyangjeol It also opens. During the same period Special tours of Gyeonghoeru and Hyangwonjeong will also be held separately every Wednesday and Friday from September 2 to October 30. It works, so please check it out together.

Those aged 65 or older, persons with disabilities, and holders of a National Veterans Registration Card can also make reservations by phone starting at 14:00 on 8/28 (Fri).

Even if you don't get in, you can try again on August 28th for remaining seats! It is standard practice to log in to Ticketlink and close pop-ups right before booking, and when the Clean Booking Verification (5 English characters) appears, quickly enter the information exactly as it appears on the screen.

6. Pre-booking Checklist

Application (8/13) · Announcement (8/24) · Winner Reservation (8/25~27) · Remaining Seats Transfer (8/28) Saving just 4 dates to your calendar is half the battle💡 Unofficial transactions carry a risk of fraud, so please only proceed through Ticketlink's official channels.

💡 Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Q. Is reservation for Gyeongbokgung Saenggwabang on a first-come, first-served basis?
A. No, it is a lottery system. After applying from August 13 to August 20, winners will be announced on August 24, and only winners can select and reserve a date and time slot from August 25 to 27.

Q. Is there no way if I don't get selected?
A. Yes, there are! The remaining seats will be released for general sale starting at 14:00 on August 28 (Fri).

Q. How many tickets can be booked per person?
A. If you win, you can get up to 2 tickets per person, and since it is a one-seat-per-person system, companions must also make separate reservations.

Q. How much is the price?
A. It costs 15,000 won per person and includes a royal confectionery and royal medicinal tea experience.