Experience Timeless Thrills: Explore the Free Cursed Royal Palace Event to Celebrate the Arrival of a Grand Series Today

The wait is over for fans of the historical Korean series, as today (17 July 2026 GMT+7)"The East Palace"the grand historical Korean series of the year, has officially begun streaming on Netflix.

This event is no joke; beyond delivering top-tier entertainment starring elite actors Nam Joo-hyuk, No Yoon-seo, and Jo Seung-woo, it extends the excitement into the real world, offering fans full value.

Netflix has transformed the Chang Parking Lot in the Song Wat area into a thrilling activity space, recreating the "Cursed Royal Palace"—a key highlight from the series—for visitors to explore, admire, and photograph realistically. Importantly, admission is free from 18 to 26 July 2026 GMT+7 only. Fans captivated by the series premiere today are urged to check in quickly.

Explore three chilling highlight zones of the "Cursed Royal Palace" as if traveling through dimensions to exorcise ghosts.

The event meticulously recreates the dark, mysterious atmosphere from the screen to Song Wat, allowing you to take on the role of"Gucheon"the man who crosses worlds to exorcise ghosts, or"Saenggang"a court lady who hears spirits’ voices, passing through three main zones.

Front of the East Palace: A massive, enchanted "Cursed Royal Palace" towering with realism, simulating bloodstains from a deadly curse haunting the dynasty for over 30 years in a chillingly authentic way.

Palace Pond: A still, mysterious body of water, the source of rumors and malevolent spirits that have claimed royal heirs time and again, awaiting your discovery of the truth.

Spirit Realm: A spectacular wasteland severed from reality, recreating a mysterious dimension filled with supernatural beings and wandering spirits, perfect for unique photo opportunities.

Mark your calendar for the Cursed Royal Palace event.

The event runs from 18 to 26 July 2026 GMT+7 at Chang Parking Lot, Song Wat, with opening hours as follows:

• Saturdays and Sundays (18-19 and 25-26 July): open from 10:00 to 20:00.
• Weekdays (20-24 July): open from 15:00 to 20:00.
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How to get to experience the eerie Cursed Royal Palace.

It is recommended to take the MRT subway to Wat Mangkon Station (Exit 1 on Plang Nam Road side) and walk about 700 meters to the event for convenience and to avoid traffic. If driving, nearby parking options include:

• Wat Samphanthawong (Wat Koh): just 200 meters away (charge 40 baht per hour).
• Hakka Association of Thailand: 400 meters away (charge 40 baht per hour).
• Wat Chaiyapumkaram: 450 meters away (40 baht first hour, 30 baht subsequent hours).
• Hotel Royal Bangkok / Lotus’s Go Fresh Chinatown: 500-700 meters away (charge 50 baht per hour).

Don’t forget to grab some snacks from your fridge and enjoy the first episode of "The East Palace" to your heart’s content, then prepare to pack your bags this weekend and invite friends or loved ones to explore the free "Cursed Royal Palace" tour together.