Palais Gyeongbokgung Tours Introduction
This post will introduce the Gyeongbokgung Palace tours. The Republic of Korea, founded by the Korean people, was formerly known as the Korean Empire, but the Korean Empire lasted only about 13 years. Before the Korean Empire, there was a kingdom called Joseon, which can be considered the predecessor of the Republic of Korea. Joseon lasted for approximately 500 years. Seoul was the capital of Joseon, and there were five castles in Seoul where the king resided. Palais gyeongbokgung is the most fundamental of these five castles.
The photo above is a Google Earth image. The largest square represents Palais gyeongbokgung, and above it is the Blue House, where the president resides.
Even today, the president holds the highest position in South Korea. The Blue House, where the president resides, is located just north of Gyeongbokgung Palace. Currently, the president resides in Yongsan, but he will soon move into the Blue House.
Palais gyeongbokgung is open for tours. The admission fee is 3,000 Korean won. However, if you wear Korean traditional clothing, including top and bottom, you can enter for free. There are places where you can rent a Korean hanbok. Hanbok rental shops are located within a 1-3 minute walk from Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3). Rentals cost around 10,000 won for two hours, which is more expensive than the entrance fee. Essentially, you rent a hanbok just for taking pictures or to add a touch of fun.
Palais gyeongbokgung also offers guided tours in English. If you arrive promptly at 11:00 AM, 1:30 PM, and 3:30 PM on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, you can enjoy the tour with an English commentary. (The tours are open even in rain. They are closed on Tuesdays.) It's best to arrive a little early, as tours start at the designated starting time. The tour begins in front of the Gyeongbokgung Palace Information Center (inside Hongnyemun Gate), and the tour takes approximately 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes.
For inquiries about Palais gyeongbokgung, please call the Gyeongbokgung Palace Information Center. The phone numbers are 02-3700-3900, -3904, -3905.
There are many restaurants and cafes near Gyeongbokgung Palace, so you can enjoy a delicious meal after your visit. There are many restaurants and cafes around Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seochon-gil, Sajik-ro, and Jahamun-ro. It's a good idea to do some research in advance to find the best options.
The photo above shows a performance called the Changing of the Royal Guards, which takes place almost every day except Tuesdays.
Palais gyeongbokgung is located at 161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul. The phone number is 02-3700-3900. If you have any questions about visiting Gyeongbokgung Palace, please call them.
Below is the official website introducing Gyeongbokgung Palace. You can browse through it and find information.
In the past, the guards of Gyeongbokgung Palace were called gatekeepers, and their rituals are now performed as performances for tourists. Gyeongbokgung Palace is closed every Tuesday, so no rituals are performed. The rituals are performed every day except Tuesdays. The changing of the guard ceremony is performed twice daily, at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. The Gwanghwamun guard ceremony is performed twice daily, at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
This post introduces the Palais Gyeongbokgung tour guide. I hope it helps you plan your trip to Palais Gyeongbokgung and Korea. Palais Gyeongbokgung is the most central location in Korea. I hope you experience Korea there. Be happy!!
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