Gyeongbokgung Palace
A vast 14th-century royal palace with a museum and gardens, offering free guided tours.
Basic information｜Gyeongbokgung Palace
A vast 14th-century royal palace with a museum and gardens, offering free guided tours.
Details
- Opening hours
- Mon09:00–18:30TueClosedWed09:00–18:30Thu09:00–18:30Fri09:00–18:30Sat09:00–18:30Sun09:00–18:30
- Business status
- Open
- Official website
- Link
- Phone
- +82 2-3700-3900
- Wheelchair accessible
- Yes
Traveler highlights
Built in 1395, Gyeongbokgung was Joseon’s main palace and the largest of its Five Grand Palaces. Gwanghwamun leads into the grounds, where visitors find Geunjeongjeon, the main hall, and Gyeonghoeru. The palace was a royal residence until it burned in 1592, then lay abandoned for about two centuries before being rebuilt in 1868. Many structures were demolished during colonial rule. Restoration began after the war and continues, so the grounds show Joseon architecture alongside layers of damage and rebuilding. The National Palace Museum and National Folk Museum stand beside the palace.
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