Gyeongbokgung Palace was built as the official palace of the Joseon dynasty by Yi Seong-gye, who becomes King Taejo and the founder of the new regime. Gyeongbokgung Palace is commonly referred to as the Northern Palace because its location in the north of Changdeokgung Palace in the east and Gyeonghuigung Palace in the west. Gyeongbokgung Palace is arguably the most beautiful and is the largest of all five palaces. Many Joseon kings were crowned here, including the 2nd King Jeongjong, 4th King Sejong, 6th King Danjong, 7th King Sejo, 9th King Seongjong, 11th King Jungjong, and the 13th King Myeongjong. The premises were once destroyed by fire during the Imjin War (1592-1598). However, all of the palace buildings were later restored under the leadership of Heungseondaewongun during the reign of King Gojong. The assassination of Empress Myeongseong, however, resulted in Gyeongbokgung Palace losing its function as a royal palace, eventually witnessing the downfall of the Joseon dynasty. Gyeongbokgung Palace retains the original Gyeonghoeru Pavilion, a prime example of Joseon architecture, and the Hyangwonjeong Pavilion and pond. The sculptures in the Geunjeongjeon Hall exemplify Joseon-era sculpture techniques. The west side of the area outside Heungnyemun Gate is occupied by the National Palace Museum of Korea, while the eastern side of Hyangwonjeong Pavilion within the Gyeongbokgung Palace is occupied by the National Folk Museum of Korea. * Major cultural heritages 1) [Historic Site] Gyeongbokgung Palace 2) [National Treasure] Geunjeongjeon Hall of Gyeongbokgung Palace 3) [National Treasure] Gyeonghoeru Pavilion of Gyeongbokgung Palace 4) [Treasure] Jagyeongjeon Hall of Gyeongbokgung Palace 5) [Treasure] Chimney with Ten Symbols of Longevity in Relief at Jagyeongjeon Hall of Gyeongbokgung Palace 6) [Treasure] Chimneys in Amisan Garden of Gyeongbokgung Palace 7) [Treasure] Geunjeongmun Gate and Corridor of Gyeongbokgung Palace 8) [Treasure] Wind Streamer Pedestal of Gyeongbokgung Palace
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- Restrooms Available
- Parking Fees Free For Parking Less Than 30 Min Br - Small-sized Cars 3 000 Won 2 Hr 800 Every Additional 10 Mid- And Large-sized 5
- Admission Fees Adult 3 000 Won Br Free Admission Foreigners 18 Years Old Or Younger Senior Citizens 65 Older Valid Id Required Visitors In Hanbok The Last Wednesday Of Month Culture Day Refer To Official Website For Details
- Interpretation Services Offered Starting Point In Front Of The Gyeongbokgung Palace Information Office Past Heungnyemun Gate Br Estimated Time Duration 1 Hr - 30 Min English Wednesday-monday 11 00 13 15 Japanese 10 14 Chinese Indonesian Friday-saturday Vietnamese Spanish
- Experience guide Changing Of The Guard Ceremony Public Training Br 10 00 14 2 Times Per Day About 20 Min 11 13 09 35 15
- Inquiry and guidance Gyeongbokgung Palace Management Office 82-2-3700-3900
- Parking facilities Available
- Rest day Tuesdays
- Hours of operation January-february November-december 09 00-17 00 Last Admission 16 Br March-may September-october 10 00-18 17 June-august 30 Hours Subject To Change
location
161, Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul