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Place overview
Gyeongbokgung Palace is a national heritage site in Jongno, Seoul, where visitors can explore the palace spaces of the Joseon dynasty by following routes through halls and courtyards. It suits travellers who want to focus on architecture and traces of palace administration.
Excerpt from the official introduction
Gyeongbokgung is the largest royal palace built during the Joseon period. Standing on Hanyang’s central axis, it served as a principal palace of the Joseon dynasty.
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Gyeongbokgung Palace is a place to understand the spatial composition of a palace by walking through its main halls and courtyards. Official guided tours cover the main halls with a guide's explanation, so you can plan separately for a guided tour or a self-guided route.
Distinguishing general admission from reservation programmes
General adult admission costs KRW 3,000, and Gyeongbokgung Palace has different opening hours by season. Integrated reservations include programmes requiring separate applications, such as Korean-language group guided tours, youth group visits, and special visits to Gyeonghoeru and Hyangwonjeong; check the reservation conditions separately for general admission and the programme you want.
Location
Use the original Korean address in the visitor-information card for taxi or map searches; it is kept in Korean to avoid an unverified translation.
Planning notes
Check the actual entrance on the map and confirm operation and access with the official guide before leaving.
Questions before visiting
Where is Gyeongbokgung Palace?
Use the original Korean address in the visitor-information card for taxi or map searches; it is kept in Korean to avoid an unverified translation. Search with the Korean name “경복궁” and use the map button to locate the place. Show the Korean name/address card to a driver.
How can I check hours and admission for Gyeongbokgung Palace?
Opening hours: January–February and November–December: 09:00–17:00 (last admission 16:00); March–May and September–October: 09:00–18:00 (last admission 17:00); June–August: 09:00–18:30 (last admission 17:30). · Admission: General individual admission for adults costs KRW 3,000 (Korean nationals aged 25–64 and foreign nationals aged 19–64). — Use the official-information link at the top to confirm hours, fees and reservations for your visit date. The check date may differ from your travel date.
What are the reservation conditions for visiting Gyeongbokgung Palace?
General adult admission costs KRW 3,000, and Gyeongbokgung Palace has different opening hours by season. Integrated reservations include programmes requiring separate applications, such as Korean-language group guided tours, youth group visits, and special visits to Gyeonghoeru and Hyangwonjeong; check the reservation conditions separately for general admission and the programme you want.
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