Spy on the traces of Korean history and culture: Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea

Spy on the traces of Korean history and culture: Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea

Website：http://www.royalpalace.go.kr

Phone Number：+82-2-3700-3900

Opening Hours：January – February 09:00－17:00、March – May 09:00－18:00、June – August 09:00－18:30、September – October 09:00－18:00、November – December 09:00~17:00　(Every Tuesday Close)

Ticket：Adult(19 years & above) 3,000 Won、Children(18years & below) 1,500 Won

Transport：5-minute walk from Exit 5 of Gyeongbokgung Station on Metro Line 3; 10-minute walk from Exit 2 of Gwanghwamun Station on Metro Line 5.

Address：161 Sajik-ro, Sejongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Gyeongbokgung Palace is the largest palace in South Korea with the most magnificent architectural design. It was designated as historical site No. 117 in 1963. Gyeongbokgung Palace was built in 1394 and suffered large-scale damage during the Imjin Japanese Rebellion and the transfer of political power. Thanks to the efforts of the Korean government to maintain history and culture, Gyeongbokgung Palace has been restored to its basic original appearance and opened to the public. Visit with tourists. Most of the palaces of Gyeongbokgung Palace are central axis buildings, extending from Gwanghwamun, Heungyeemun, Geunjeongmun, Sijeongjeon, and Jiaotaijeon. The bricks and tiles in the palace are carved out. Traces of the times.

When you come to Gyeongbokgung Palace, you can’t miss the goalkeeper handover ceremony. The goalkeeper will be handed over twice a day at 10 am and 2 pm. The ceremony takes about 20 minutes each time.

Today, you can also choose a Chinese tour guide to visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, three times a day, at 10:30, 13:00, and 15:00. Each time it takes about 60-90 minutes to visit. You can also rent a Chinese commentator for 3000 won a day.