Gyeongbokgung Palace 경복궁

A must visit palace for first time Seoul visitors. 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.

Changing of the Royal Guard at Gyeongbokgung Palace
10 am - 3 pm (3 times per day, 10 am/ 1 pm/ 3 pm)

11 am/2 pm/ 4 pm : only the guard exiting ceremony

Winter Season (Dec - Feb): On days when the temperature is -10℃ or lower, the changing of the royal guard ceremony maintains full scale presentation, however the number of guards on watchguard duty may be reduced.

Summer Season (July - Aug): On days when the temperature is 30℃ or higher, the changing of the royal guard ceremony maintains full scale presentation, however the number of guards on watchguard duty may be reduced.

Bad Weather (Heavy Rain or Snow): The changing of the royal guard ceremony may be cancelled while the duty of guarding the palace gates will continue to be carried out at Heungnyemun (Gate).

1-1 Sejongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

this timetable is just for during nightopen. there will be so many people so just hurry a little bit .

Every Tuesday