Seoul
Gyeongbokgung Saenggwabang
경복궁 생과방
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Plan your visit
- Dates
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- Address
- Seoul Special City Jongro-gu Sajik-ro 161 (Sejong-ro)
- Admission
- Paid
- Organizer
- Cultural Heritage Administration Royal Tombs and Historic Sites Headquarters / National Heritage Promotion Agency
- Operating hours
- 10:00~16:50 (Korean original)
- Program
- 1. Sukjong's Tea Table: Longevity and Moderation Tea 2. Yeongjo's Tea Table: Splendid Banquet Tea Participation Fee: 15,000 won per person - 50% discount for disabled individuals: includes 2 people for severe disabilities (old grades 1-3), limited to the individual for mild disabilities (old grades 4-6) - 50% discount limited to the individual for national merit holders and those with national veterans registration cards
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Festival location
Seoul Special City Jongro-gu Sajik-ro 161 (Sejong-ro)
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About the festival
Located in the Sojubang Hall of Gyeongbokgung, 'Saenggwabang' is one of the six royal kitchens responsible for the desserts and special meals of the king and queen. This place was also known by the nickname 'Saengmulbang' and is currently operated as a paid program where visitors can directly experience the royal sweets and medicinal teas enjoyed by the king based on the records of the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty. In 2026, Gyeongbokgung Saenggwabang will reinterpret the royal narratives that have been sleeping in old books in a modern way, presenting a new 'Storytelling Tea Table' that reflects the king's life and ruling philosophy. This program is designed to allow participants to experience the values of life pursued by the two kings of Joseon through taste, going beyond simply enjoying flavors. The tea table of King Yeongjo, symbolizing wisdom in longevity and moderation, embodies the aesthetics of simple yet refined flavors, while the tea table of King Sukjong, recreating the joy of splendid banquets, showcases the essence of high-class and luxurious court culture. In the moment of opening the tea box, visitors will have a special experience that awakens the five senses with the deep philosophy of the palace, traveling back 600 years in time.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization · TourAPI · TourAPI 2615461
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