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Gyeongbokgung Palace

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First review on 09 Jul 2021
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Last review on 09 Jul 2021 (1 review)
This royal palace was built in 1395 and is the largest of the Five Grand Palaces built by the Joseon dynasty and arguably the most beautiful. The National Palace Museum of Korea and the National Folk Museum are also located within this complex.
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Category

Royal Palace

District

Jongno

Consists

6 Main Gates
Oejeon (Outer Court)
Naejeon (Inner Court)
Donggung (Palace of the Crown Prince)
Pavilions

Price / Entry Fee

Age 19-64: 3,000 won / 2.400 won (group, 10 or more)
Age 7-18: 1,500 won / 1,200 won group, 10 or more)

Opening Hours

9 AM - 6 PM (5 PM during winter months)
Closed on Tuesdays

Train Station(s) Service

Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3) exit 5 & 5 min walk
Gwanghwamun Station (Line 5) exit 2 & 10 min walk

Area Size

100 acres (40.46 ha)

Known For

Largest of the Five Grand Palaces
Beautiful Facade

Best Time to Visit

Events at Gwanghwamun Gate:
- Changing of the Palace Guard Ceremony is at 10 AM & 2 PM
- Gate Guard Duty Performance is at 11 AM & 1 PM

Booking Recommendation

No Booking Required

Location See on Google Map

Gyeongbokgung Palace, Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Special Info & Comments

One of the Five Grand Palaces:
- Changdeokgung
- Changgyeonggung
- Deoksugung
- Gyeongbokgung
- Gyeonghuigung

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