| Introduction | |||||||||
| Built in 1395, Gyeongbokgung Palace is also commonly referred to as the “Northern Palace” because it is located more toward the north, 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 the five palaces. The premises were destroyed by fire at the time of the Japan's occupation of Korea during 1592-1598. However, all of the palace's 7,700 rooms were later restored under the leadership of Heungseondaewongun in the years 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 the past sculpture art which was the trend back then. The National Palace Museum of Korea is located south of Heungnyemun Gate, and the National Folk Museum is located east within Hyangwonjeong. *Ticket passes for Gyeongbok Palace can also be used at the National Palace Museum and the National Folk Museum. | |||||||||
| Closed | |||||||||
| Every Tuesday | |||||||||
| Operating Hours | |||||||||
| * March ~ October 09:00-18:00 (admission 17:00) * November ~ February 09:00-17:00 (admission 16:00) | |||||||||
| Admission Fees | |||||||||
* Groups are more than 20 persons (age 19-) / more than 10 persons (7-18). | |||||||||
| Facilities for the Handicapped | |||||||||
| Wheel chair free rental service, disabled toilet, disabled parking lot | |||||||||
| Interpretation Services Offered | |||||||||
| * In front of information center, Hongryemun Gate (main gate) Tours depart in front of the Information Office inside Heungnyemun Gate. Each tour takes about an hour. * English: 11:00, 13:30, 15:30 * Japanese: 10:00, 12:30, 14:30 * Chinese: 10:30, 13:00, 15:00 * Reservations are required for groups of 10 or more. For group reservations, call: +82-2-723-4283 For reservations in Chinese, call: +82-2-732-4268 | |||||||||
| Baby Stroller Rentals | |||||||||
| Available in front of information center, Hongryemun Gate (main gate) | |||||||||
| Pets | |||||||||
| Not allowed | |||||||||
| Directions | |||||||||
| 1. From Exit No. 5 of Gyeongbokgung Subway Station (Seoul Subway Line No.3), walk 5 minutes. 2. From Exit No. 2 of Ganghwamun Subway Station (Seoul Subway Line No.5), walk 5 minutes. | |||||||||
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