Gyeongbokgung Palace
To understand the people, the food and everything about the country, then your first destination should be in a cultural place such as the palace. This palace is one of the main, largest, and most beautiful palace in South Korea and it was the first royal palace built by the Joseon Dynasty in 1395 Gyeongbokgung palace is located in Jongno-gu, which is very close to the city hall center.
This is one of my favorite places in Seoul because I personally love to spend time in getting to know about the culture of the country I am living in. I visited this palace four times; the first time was three years ago on my second day in South Korea.There are many things to do and to see there and it all starts with entrance and the gate.
This is the main gate and it is also known as the Gwanghwamun Gate .
There are royal guards were trandional army clothes at the front gate and tehy have a Ceremony for 10 minutes. They walk around and act like a real army at that time, the show happens 3 times daily, at 11AM, 2PM, and 4PM.
There are royal guards were trandional army clothes at the front gate and tehy have a Ceremony for 10 minutes. They walk around and act like a real army at that time, the show happens 3 times daily, at 11AM, 2PM, and 4PM.
This is the national museum located inside Gyeongbokgung Palace and it has a thousands of historical artifacts that shows the traditional daily lives of Korean people. You are allowed to take photos and to also buy some souvenirs from inside the museum.
Address
161, Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
서울특별시 종로구 사직로 161 (세종로)
Tel: +82 2 3700 3900
Admission Fee:
Adults (ages 19-64) 3,000 won
Children (ages 7-18) 1,500 won
Operating Hours:
March to October 09:00-18:00 / November to February 09:00-17:00 (Closed on Tuesdays)
Interpretation Services
English: 11:00, 13:30, 15:30
Japanese: 10:00, 12:30, 14:30
Chinese: 10:30, 13:00, 15:00
Getting There
Gyeongbokgung Station (Subway Line 3), exit 5.
or Ganghwamun Station (Subway Line 5), exit 2 and walk straight for like 400 meters.
161, Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
서울특별시 종로구 사직로 161 (세종로)
Tel: +82 2 3700 3900
Admission Fee:
Adults (ages 19-64) 3,000 won
Children (ages 7-18) 1,500 won
Operating Hours:
March to October 09:00-18:00 / November to February 09:00-17:00 (Closed on Tuesdays)
Interpretation Services
English: 11:00, 13:30, 15:30
Japanese: 10:00, 12:30, 14:30
Chinese: 10:30, 13:00, 15:00
Getting There
Gyeongbokgung Station (Subway Line 3), exit 5.
or Ganghwamun Station (Subway Line 5), exit 2 and walk straight for like 400 meters.