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Published Date : Jan 22, 2018 / Edited Date : Apr 30, 2024
This is a photo of Gwanghwamun Gate, the main gate to the south of Gyeongbokgung Palace. You can see many tourists standing under the wall.
The Gyeongcheon Pavilion on the grounds of Gyeongbokgung Palace, in front of which many people can be seen.
Two girls in traditional Korean Hanbok outfits take a selfie in front of a pavilion on the grounds of Gyeongbokgung Palace, in front of which is a large pond.
A pavilion on the grounds of Gyeongbokgung Palace with a large pond in front of it.
A nighttime picture of the entrance to Geunjeongjeon.
An image of the event Royal Family's Walk in front of Gyeonghuiru.
Nighttime image of Gyeonghuiru.
Gyeongbokgung Palace was the first and largest of the royal palaces built during the Joseon Dynasty. Built in 1395, Gyeongbokgung Palace was located at the heart of the newly appointed capital of Seoul (then known as Hanyang) and represented the sovereignty of the Joseon Dynasty. The largest of the Five Grand Palaces (the others being Gyeonghuigung Palace, Deoksugung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace), Gyeongbokgung served as the main palace of the Joseon Dynasty.
The Korean government has invested much time and effort into rebuilding, restoring, and maintaining the palace for future generations. These efforts include work to rebuild and restore the buildings that were destroyed during the Japanese occupation. Visitors to Gyeongbokgung can also visit the National Palace Museum of Korea and the National Folk Museum of Korea as they are located on the palace grounds.
To increase ease of accessibility from Gyeongbokgung Palace to Seochon and vice versa, the palace's western gate, Yeongchumun, was opened to the public on December 2018. For the past 43 years, there were only 3 entrances to Gyeongbokgung Palace - the southern gate Gwanghwamun, the northern gate Sinmumun, and the eastern entrance of National folk Museum of Korea. However, with the opening of the western gate Yeongchumun, entry to the palace from all directions has been now made possible.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gyeongbokgung Palace
- When is Gyeongbokgung Palace closed?
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Gyeongbokgung Palace is closed every Tuesday. If a public holiday and a closed day overlap, the doors will be opened. As a result, the first non-holiday following the open holiday will be the closed day. (As of 2022)
- Can I visit Gyeongbokgung Palace for free if I wear a hanbok?
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Yes, you can. You can enter Gyeongbokgung Palace for free if you wear a complete hanbok. Please refer to the guidelines regarding detailed hanbok regulations. (As of 2022)
Go to the hanbok guidelines. - How can I participate in the Gyeongbokgung Palace guided tour?
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Groups of less than ten individuals can participate in the guided tour without reservation. Groups of 10 or more people need to make a reservation, and up to 30 people can participate in the tour. The commentary is available in 6 languages, and the Korean one starts daily at 11:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, and 15:30 (16:00 from March to October) in front of the Gyeongbokgung Palace Information Center. For more information about Gyeongbokgung Palace, such as the Gyeongbokgung Palace guided tours, Gyeongho*ru Pavilion special guided tours, and the Chilgung Shrine guided tours, please refer to the Gyeongbokgung Palace guided tours’ introduction page. (As of 2022)
Go to Gyeongbokgung Palace Management Office Guided Tour
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Go to Gyeongbokgung Palace Management Office Guided Tour
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