[Gyeongbokgung Palace & Change of guards] Visit Korea (ROK)

[Gyeongbokgung Palace]

Introduction  
 Built in 1395, Gyeongbokgung Palace is also commonly referred to as the “Northern Palace” because it is the furthest north when compared to the neighboring palaces of Changdeokgung (Eastern Palace) and Gyeongheegung (Western Palace). Gyeongbokgung Palace is arguably the most beautiful and remains the grandest of all five palaces. 

The premises were destroyed by fire during the Imjinwaeran War (Japanese Invasion, 1592-1598). However, all of the palace's 7,700 rooms 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, Gyeonghoe-ru Pavilion and Hyangwonjeong Pond are still relatively in tact. Woldae and the sculptures of Geunjeongjeon (The Royal Audience Chamber) represent past sculpture of contemporary art. 

The National Palace Museum of Korea is located south of Heungnyemun Gate, and the National Folk Museum is located east within Hyangwonjeong. 

* Tickets for Gyeongbokgung Palace are also valid at the National Palace Museum and the National Folk Museum. 

Historic Site No.117 

Closed 

Tuesdays 



Operating Hours 

January-February, November-December: 09:00-17:00
March-May, September-October: 09:00-18:00
June-Auguest: 09:00-18:30
* Last admission: 1 hr before closing.
* Operating hours are subject to change depending on circumstances. 



Parking Facilities 

Cars: 280 parking spaces
Buses: 40 parking spaces 




Admission Fees  

Adults (ages 19-64): 3,000 won / Group (over 10): 2,400 won 
Children (ages 7-18): 1,500 won / Group (over 10): 1,200 won 


Integrated Ticket of Palaces 
- Four Palaces (Changdeokgung Palace (including Huwon, Secret Garden), Changgyeonggung Palace, Deoksugung Palace, Gyeongbokgung Palace) and Jongmyo Shrine 
- The ticket is 10,000 won and may be used within a month after purchase.
- Visitors cannot receive any refund upon visiting at least one place.

※ Visitors may take a combined tour of Changdeokgung Palace and Changgyeonggung Palace (additional ticket must be purchased at Hamyangmun Gate). 

※ The Jongmyo Shrine tour will be offered only at specific times during the day, except on Saturdays, when visitors may tour at their leisure. The passage connecting Jongmyo Shrine and Changgyeonggung will be closed to the public. 

※ Closed on Monday: Changdeokgung Palace, Deoksugung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace
※ Closed on Tuesday: Gyeongbokgung Palace, Jongmyo Shrine  


Facilities for the Handicapped  
Wheelchair rental services (near Geunjeongmun Gate), restrooms, wheelchair accessible entrance, reserved parking spaces 


Available Facilities  
Storage locker, souvenir shop, water fountain, snack bar, etc.  


Restrooms  
Available 



Baby Stroller Rentals 
Available (near Geunjeongmun Gate) 



Pets 
Not permitted 


Directions 
Gyeongbokgung Palace Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 5. 

OR, 
Gwanghwamun Station (Seoul Subway Line 5), Exit 2. 


source: http://english.visitkorea.or.kr 

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