After we arrive from Busan and had late lunch near Myongdong, we decided to spend the rest of teh afternoon walking around Seoul. We agreed to go to Gyeongbokgung Palace since my firends haven't entered it the first time they were there. And so, from Myongdong station, we took the subway to there.
We alight at Gyeongbokgung Station exit 5 and from there, walked to the entrance of the palace. You can also exit at Ganghwanmun Station but it is a longer walk going to the palace.
The entrance to the palace is very big and spacious. From there, you can already take pictures. Most of teh tourists takes photos here for remembrance.
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| Palace from the outside, near Gyeongbokgung station |
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| Gate near the Gyeongbokgung station |
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| Palce gates |
Built in 1395, Gyeongbokgung Palace is also commonly referred to as the “Northern Palace” because it is the furthest north when compared to the neighboring palaces of Changdeokgung (Eastern Palace) and Gyeongheegung (Western Palace). Gyeongbokgung Palace is arguably the most beautiful and remains the grandest of all five palaces.
The premises were destroyed by fire at the time of Japanese occupation from 1592-1598. However, all of the palace's 7,700 rooms were later restored under the leadership of Heungseondaewongun during the reign of King Gojong (1852~1919) .
Remarkably, the most representative edifices of the Joseon Dynasty, Gyeonghoe-ru Pavilion and Hyangwonjeong Pond are still relatively in tact. Woldae and the sculptures of Geunjeongjeon (The Royal Audience Chamber) represent past sculpture of contemporary art.
The National Palace Museum of Korea is located south of Heungnyemun Gate, and the National Folk Museum is located east within Hyangwonjeong.
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| Front gate |
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| Front Gate View across the street |
Here are more information for the palace:
Closed Every Tuesday Operating Hours March to October 09:00-18:00 / November to February 09:00-17:00
* Admission is available until one hour before closing time.
* Operating hours can be changable for cultural assets protection and visitors safetyParking Facilities 280 spaces
※ Parking Fees - 2,000 won for 2 hrs / after 2 hrs, 500 won for every 15 minsAdmission Fees Adults (ages 19-64) 3,000 won / Group 2,400 won (10 or more people)
Youths (ages 7-18) 1,500 won / Group 1,200 won (10 or more people)
※ Age 6 and under are free.
Integrated Ticket of Palaces - Four Palaces (Changdeokgung Palaces (including Huwon, Secret Garden), Changgyeonggung Palace, Deoksugung Palace, Gyeongbokgung Palace) and Jongmyo Shrine
- The ticket is 10,000 KRW and may be used within a month after purchase.
- Visitors cannot receive any refund upon visiting at least one place.
※ Visitors may take a combined tour of Changdeokgung Palace and Changgyeonggung Palace (additional ticket purchase must be purchased at Hamyangmun Gate).
※ The Jongmyo Shrine tour will be offered only at specific times during the day, except on Saturdays, when visitors may tour at their leisure. The passage connecting Jongmyo Shrine and Changgyeonggung will be closed to public access.
※ Closed on Monday: Changdeokgung Palace, Deoksugung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace
※ Closed on Tuesday: Gyeongbokgung Palace, Jongmyo ShrineFacilities for the Handicapped Free wheelchair rental service, disabled restrooms, disabled parking access Available Facilities Money Exchange, storage locker, souvenir shop Restrooms Available Interpretation Services Offered * In front of information center, Hongryemun Gate (main gate)
Tours depart in front of the Information Office inside Heungnyemun Gate. Tour takes approximately one hour.
* English: 11:00, 13:30, 15:30
* Japanese: 10:00, 12:30, 14:30
* Chinese: 10:30, 13:00, 15:00
* Reservations are required for groups of 10 or more.
For group reservations, call: +82-2-723-4283
For reservations in Chinese, call: +82-2-732-4268Baby Stroller Rentals Available at the kiosk behind the Hongryemun Gate (main gate) Pets Not allowed Directions 1. Use exit #5 of Gyeongbokgung Station (Subway Line #3),
2. From Exit #2 of Ganghwamun Station (Subway Line #5), walk 400 meters
Next Time I get back to Korea, I promise, I'll get to go inside this famous landmark in Seoul!
Gyeongbokgung Palace
http://www.royalpalace.go.kr/html/eng/main/main.jsp
Click on other posts in this trip:
- Backpacking Korea: From Busan to Seoul
- Backpacking Korea: Haedong Yonggungsa Temple in Busan
- Backpacking Korea: Haeundae Beach and Busan Aquarium
- Backpacking Korea: Shinsegae Department Store
- Backpacking Korea: Yongdusan Park and Busan Tower
- Backpacking Korea: Cheonggyecheon River Park
- Backpacking Korea: King Sejong Museum
- Backpacking Korea: Nami Island
- Backpacking Korea: Trick Eye Museum
- Backpacking Korea: Namsan Tower
- Backpacking Korea: Bukchon Hanok Village
- Backpacking Korea: Shopping at Myeongdong
- Place to Stay in Busan: Blue Backpacker's Hostel
- Place to Stay in Seoul: Namsan Guest House
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