Seoul is a unique city that harmonizes old palaces and modern buildings in the city center. Here is a No.1 must-see palace in Seoul, Gyeongbokgung.
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Gyeongbokgung is the best palace of Joseon Dynasty. There is no fixed course, but if you want to see more detail, it is best to have our palace guards with the explanation of commentators.
In front of the Heungryemun of Gyeongbokgung, the gatekeepers' guards and patrol shifts are recreated every hour from 10 am to 4 pm, opening and closing the palace doors every hour. You can see the grand ceremony of the gatekeepers who guarded the palace at that time. The shift ceremony takes about 10 minutes, but after the ceremony, the guards are standing in front of the Heungryemun, so you can take pictures of them.
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There is Geunjeongjeon in Gyeongbokgung. Geunjeongjeon, the national treasure No. 223, was the venue of the royal court where various ceremonial ceremonies were held in the court of Gyeongbokgung (a palace where the king received the reports of his servants and received spirits and welcomed foreign messengers). At the center of the interior lies the king's throne, and on the back is a screen with Ilwol-Obong-do (a magnificent impression of the five mountain peaks in front of the moon and sun) that symbolizes the majesty of the king.
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| Photo: Korea Tourism Organization |
Next to Geunjeongjeon is Gyeonghoeru. Gyeonghoeru has been loved as a representative building for 10,000 won bills. The pavilion is located in a square pond, with three pedestrian bridges extending out of the lake. The appearance of Gyeonghoeru represents the architectural features of the Korean tradition.
Recommended viewing course
Hongryemun → Geunjeongjeon → Gyotaejeon → Jakyungjeon → Hyangwonjeong → Shinmumun → Cheong Wa Dae shooting → Gyeonghoeru
Location
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22 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu
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Hours
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▶ March-October 09:00-18:00 (Tuesday - day off)
▶ November-February 09:00-17:00 (Tuesday - day off)
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Transportation
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▶ 5 min. walk from Exit 5 of Gyeongbokgung Station on Subway Line 3
▶ 10 min. walk from Gwanghwamun Station (subway line 5) Exit 2
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Admission Fee
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▶ Adults - 3000 won
▶ Youth - free
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Contact
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02-3700-3900
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Homepage
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www.royalpalace.go.kr
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Others
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▶ free commentary service in Korean and foreign languages
▶ stroller rental available
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