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Gyeongbokgung Palace

(경복궁)

Palace and Historic and Protected Site

경복궁, 서울특별시

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Ranked #3 for tours in Seoul
"time to rent a hanbok"(12 Tips)
"Probably the best palace in Seoul."(7 Tips)
"Beautiful palace."(5 Tips)
"Wore Hanbok(Korean traditional dress) and went inside for free!"(4 Tips)

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Janette JCJanuary 5, 2016
Each rock plate represents where the soldiers stand by their level. There is a beautiful lake on the west and mountain at the back of the Gyeongbokgong palace.
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Angeline TeohOctober 6, 2017
Be sure to check out the time for the guard changing ceremony. You can exit gyeonbokgung station to reach this palace directly. It's a huge palace but the main hall and rooms are restricted to enter.
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DHR.comSeptember 8, 2011
The main palace from the Joseon Dynasty. Aside from the breathtaking Korean/Chinese architecture, this is also home to the National Palace Museum and National Folk Museum. Definitely a must-see.
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Ruben Garcia MohedanoDecember 17, 2018
They shut the entry doors 1 hour before it closes. That’s your key to visit the palace and its surroundings avoiding massive crowds. Also, the sunset’s light has a beautiful impact in the architecture
amalina azizJanuary 26, 2018
Rent a Hanbok and you get to enter for free! I think this palace is a must visit if you travel to Seoul for the first time! It’s really beautiful seeing so many tourists wearing Hanbok.
Greta DalyaprakJanuary 4
The biggest and main palace so if you don’t visiting others this one is must to see! Very big territory so it will take time to walk around. Also don’t miss guard changing ceremony!
Hana Feberia 🐻November 28, 2016
this place is must visit if you are in Korea especially Seoul. this palace are sooo beautiful, you can also rent hanbok (traditional Korean dress) for taking picture inside this palace.
Toby CornwellJanuary 27, 2016
Obviously a must visit if you are in Seoul!! So big and right in the middle of the city. Book a tour, it is worth it!! Allow a few hours to just wander around :)
Simple DiscoveriesApril 25, 2016
This is the largest of Seoul's Five Grand Palaces built by the Joseon dynasty - and the crowds indicate so. Suggest getting the pass at 10,000 Won to see all 5 and then take 2-3 days to visit.
WorldbizDecember 18, 2015
Grandest palace in Seoul set against mountain backdrop. Many pavilions & halls spread out on sprawling grounds, prepare to walk! Closed on tues. Daily changing of guards 10am-3pm.
Eric KimNovember 18, 2017
It’s a palace of Chosun dynasty. If you wear Hanbock can enter without entrance fee. There is English guide service for free. Check the time. :-) It takes about two hours to look around.
John ChoDecember 10, 2018
Place where the cultural heritage and history of Joseon Dynasty are still very alive! Must-see attraction! Walk around in HanBok (Korean Traditional Clothes), make you feel like a person from history.
Frankie J. 😎 GreyJuly 2, 2017
One of the main attraction and iconic site of the city, a very big complex with many historical palace, residences, pavilions and halls. There's free guided English tours at specific times
Swiss In Hong Kong 🇨🇭🇭🇰January 6, 2018
One of the most impressive places in Seoul. Have a walk inside the big park of the palace.
Tanya VJune 11, 2016
A must visit. The most beautiful Joseon dynasty palace. 500 amazing buildings to admire. Make sure to check out a pond with lilies
Frances JamesJuly 8, 2017
The most famous Palace in Seoul (although I found Deoksugung prettier), sprawling. If you want to go in the center temple, you have to buy a ticket in advance (day before).
IJanuary 15, 2018
They have free guided tours in English, Korean and other languages. Try to attend them since you’ll appreciate the place more and get a lot of information.
Majed AlashariDecember 9, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Nice palace to visit but if planning to visit only one palace in Seoul go to changdeokgung palace which is much better & has the same design. Here go to national folk museum.
MoeryNapitupuluAugust 8, 2014
Never forget to apply generous sunblock, put on your glasses, bring your umbrella and complemented by a small electric fan, this complex is huge, open and super hot in summer
ChyrellDecember 1, 2019
To get in the palace, each person has to pay 3,000 KRW ($3 CAD/$2.5 USD). If you are wearing a hanbok (Korean Traditional dress), you can get in for free. Look for rentals in the area.
Maggie MacGOctober 3, 2017
Absolutely awe inspiring palace/temple. The grounds sprawl on & on & back up to beautiful mountain views. We had the pleasure of visiting on national founding day and seeing many in traditional dress.
I LOVE SEOUL TOUR.March 29, 2016
built in 1394 as the main palace of the Joseon Dynasty(1392-1910)by its founder King Taejo, it is the most comprehensive and grandest of the five palace of the period. Read more
Xay TanovanMarch 13, 2013
it's one of the thing you have to see when you go to seoul. This palace is so big and very nice to see. Take your time because it's very big, but you'll not regret
Joseph PrahApril 19, 2016
Unique Palace to tour right in the center of Seoul. Restaurants and other stores near by for shopping and eateries.
Fabio ResendeDecember 30, 2016
Beautiful traditional palace that has been fully rebuilt and now is a UNESCO world heritage site. Free entry on wednesdays.
Misun SongSeptember 25, 2018
Don’t miss the chance to appreciate its beautiful night scenary once a year. Tickets must be reserved, though!
Magdalena MrázkováOctober 8, 2017
Beautiful! We were there during Chuseok and although the admission was for free everywhere that day, the amount of people was overwhelming
Katrin GryshchenkoAugust 26, 2019
Cool place, before you go, take time to rent a hanbok, and you’ll make really awesome photos.
Filiani TendeanOctober 11, 2016
Very large palace.. not too crowded.. love the weather too.. love this place a lot..
Korea Travel GuideOctober 7, 2013
Gorgeous royal palace where King lived, built by the Joseon Dynasty(14C~19C). Don't miss Kyonghoeru with reservation on web. Entrance KRW 3000. Closed on Tue. Get official tour guide PDF from link! Read more
Ross WSApril 30, 2017
Go rent traditional Korean clothing for free admission to the palace. A little touristy but a good laugh
Rickard JonssonOctober 12, 2016
A nice museum showing how the palace looked like when it was in use. It is quite an inexpensive museum to visit
J-OSLMay 28, 2016
Amazingly built historical palace,very huge, and full of impressive memory. Worth to visit!
The Ritz-CarltonSeptember 19, 2012
Six centuries old and still welcoming respectful visitors, this is the grandest of Seoul’s palaces. The two-storey Geujeongjeon is impressive, but the lake pavilion islands are unforgettable.
Bitter RootOctober 4, 2014
Get down to the basement in the northeast corner, and see the water clock. It's a monster, and pretty cool to see such an old Rube Goldberg machine.
Charlie TanApril 29, 2016
Must visit, make sure you watch the guard changing ceremony and utilize the Free tour guide.
Joe LimApril 10, 2015
Don't say you have visited Seoul if you have not been to this beautiful palace! Remember to take a great shot right opposite the square!
William KanFebruary 23, 2015
One of the few must see palaces in Seoul, getting more and more people though.
Jeremy OngAugust 5, 2012
Been here 5+ times
It's still being restored, it's like a smaller version of the Forbidden City, but with typical Korean characteristics like that creaky floorboards and that sitting on the floor!
Dan Mondragón SomeraMay 3, 2018
Closed on mondays. The back palace surrounded by a lake is being remodeled at the moment. Check the guard change hours and you’ll see a pretty cool spectacle :)
Doug WSeptember 30, 2017
My favorite palace in Seoul. You can tie several together and make a nice day walking tour. One of my favorite things to do the day after flying in.
Zhi hong LamSeptember 16, 2016
Beautiful palace. It was destroyed by Japan previously and this is a rebuild. Free entrance during Koreans' Chunseok day (A.K.A Mooncake festival)
Angelika EsquilloNovember 30, 2014
Remember to walk until you find the Hyangwonjeong Pavilion or this beautiful pond situated at the back of all the palaces in Gyeongbokgung.
korea photoJanuary 14, 2014
The present building was constructed in 1867 (the 4th year of the reign of King Gojong) on an island of an artificial, rectangular lake that is 128 m wide and 113 m across. Read more
ClosedAugust 19, 2019
Beautiful place. I think it will be better in the fall and winter but amazing views.
Sandra OhMarch 14, 2015
The biggest and most famous palace in Korea! Take at least half a day to explore the whole place and museum.
Simon TanNovember 3, 2015
Really well maintained - freshly painted every 2 years! But as such, not as authentic as you might think.
ToryBurchJune 26, 2013
The GyungBok Palace looks almost exactly as it did when the emperor of Korea lived in it during the Chosun Dynasty in the mid-1800s.
Anne AngelesDecember 18, 2013
There is a free English guide tour scheduled everyday except Tuesdays at 11am, 130pm, 3pm. A must attend!
C LDecember 16, 2016
Not the most impressive royal / ex-royal palace / residence I have been to. Would only recommend if you have spare time. Would prefer the museums nearby.

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