What palaces offer at night under the moonlight

The nights on the royal grounds of palaces here in Seoul are more beautiful than the days.

And our Ahn Sung-jin has pictures to prove it.

"Promoting harmony"

That's what the name of main gate of Changgyeonggung Palace, Honghwamun means.

One of the main palaces in Seoul, the Changgyeonggung used to be the living quarters for the royal family during the Joseon dynasty.

Though its historical values and beauty shine during the day, once the sun goes down, the palace's roof tiles, or giwa, glisten in the moonlight.

Starting from this year, the Moonlight Lotus show at Changgyeonggung Palace has become a regular night tour program.

The enchanting media art illuminates Chundangji pond.

Scenes of blossoming flowers sparkle on the serene pond backdrop, and petals fall to the sound effect of a water drop.

The night tour program encapsulates the palace's scenery through media art facades and revolves around the theme of harmony between tradition and modernity.

"I really enjoy it. It's some really good creation with numeric art. It was a surprise because I only came to visit the palace."

"I didn't know they were doing this today, but it's so beautiful."

"I just came here with my girlfriend, but I'd want to come back again. It'll be a great memory for us."

The glass greenhouse resembles a treasure chest floating above the illuminated water surface.

"Such programs at night open up the opportunity to soak in the virtue and the beauty of the palace through various visual attractions."

"I think one reason why these night tours are so popular is because unlike the bustling daytime view, the night view offers something different, serenity and peacefulness. That's why we want to further expand our programs."

Even though night tours will be offered through the entire year, those who want to see the media art facade will have to go before May 18th or wait till September when the program resumes.

Ahn Sung-jin, Arirang News.