Gyeongbokgung Palace (경복궁) - Sightseeing - Korea travel and tourism information

Explanation

Built in 1395, Gyeongbokgung Palace is commonly referred to as the Northern Palace because its location is furthest north when compared to the neighboring palaces of Changdeokgung (Eastern Palace) and Gyeonghuigung (Western Palace). Gyeongbokgung Palace is arguably the most beautiful, and remains the largest of all five palaces.

The premises were once destroyed by fire during the Imjin War (1592-1598). However, all of the palace buildings 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, Gyeonghoeru Pavilion and the pond around Hyangwonjeong Pavilion have remained relatively intact. The raised dias and stone markers of Geunjeongjeon showcase the representative art style of their time.

The National Palace Museum of Korea is located outside of Heungnyemun Gate, and the National Folk Museum is located on the eastern side of Hyangwonjeong Pavillion.

Inquiry

+82-2-3700-3900

Homepage

www.royalpalace.go.kr
www.palaceguide.or.kr
www.rekor.or.kr
ticket.11st.co.kr

Information Use

Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-3700-3900

Parking facilities : Available

Day off : Tuesdays

Hours : November-February 09:00-17:00
March-May 09:00-18:00
June-August 09:00-18:30
September-October 09:00-18:00

* Last admission one hour before closing
* Operating hours are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances

More information

Restrooms
Available

Parking Fees
First two hours: Small vehicles 3,000 won / Large vehicles 5,000 won
* 800 won for each additional 10 minutes
* Free for vehicles leaving within 30 minutes

Admission Fees
Individuals - Adults 3,000 won / Children 1,500 won
Groups - Adults 2,400 won / Children 1,200 won

* Adults (ages 19-64) / Children (ages 7-18)
* Groups: 10 people or more
* Free admission: Preschoolers (ages 6 and younger), senior citizens (ages 65 and older), people wearing hanbok, all visitors on the last Wednesday of every month (Culture Day)

Reservation Info. for Natives

Interpretation Services Offered
Tours depart from in front of the information center at Heungnyemun Gate.
- Duration: About 1 hr - 1 hr 30 min
- Tour Schedule
English - 11:00, 13:30, 15:30
Japanese - 10:00, 14:30
Chinese - 10:30, 15:00
Indonesian (Friday-Saturday) - 14:30
Vietnamese (Friday-Saturday) - 10:30
Spanish (Friday-Saturday): 10:30, 15:00

Location

161, Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Directions