Gyeongbokgung Palace

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About this place

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.

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.

Current Status

Historic Site No.117

The named Gyeongbokgung means the "Palace Greatly Blessed by Heaven."

An effort to fully restore Gyeongbokgung Palace to its former glory has been ongoing since 1990. The colonial Government-General building was removed, and Heungryemun Gate was restored to its original state. The royal quarters and the East Palace for the crown prince were also restored to their original state.

Dress Code:

No slippers
No sleeveless
No ripped pants
No too short pants
Please refrain from using Selfie Stick (even though it is not illegal we are trying to curb soon, as July 1, 2015)
No drone and the like
No abnormals

Notice:

Close on Tuesdays.

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Tours That Go to Gyeongbokgung Palace

$400 Per Day

Seoul Highlights With Locals

We'll meet at your hotel and visit all the great sights of Seoul.

Seoul has been the capital of the dynasties (Baekje, Joseon) and South Korea.
It has been called as "Hanseong", "Hanyang", "Seoul" as time goes by.
With dynamics of modern life and traditional places to see, such as royal palaces, traditional markets, N Seoul Tower and local places, Seoul is a city with so much to offer that you might not know where to start.

♡ Dress Code: Smart Casual, Comfortable walking shoes.

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(1)
I will pick you up from your Hotel

(2)
First, we will visit the main and biggest palace (Gyeongbok Palace with Changing Guard Ceremony) of Joseon dynasty which is from 14th century. We will have wonderful photo experience.
(Changdeok palace on Tuesdays without Changing Guard Ceremony. It is the most well persevered palace and look most naturally deployed. )

(3)
Visit the Jogyesa Buddhist Temple which the headquarter of Jogye Order.

(4)
Visit Insa-dong culture street for window shopping souvenir, pottery, traditional papers, seal, lunch. etc.

(5)
Visit Bukchon Hanok Village (except on Sundays and Holidays)

(6)
Visit Namdaemun Market for sightseeing.

(7)
Visit Han River for sightseeing for Banpo bridge, Han River, Seom Sevit.

(8)
Drop you off at your Hotel or any place you want

* Gyeongbok palace: closed on Tuesdays
* Changing Guard Ceremony is subject to change/cancel due to bad weather or special ocasion.
* Bukchon: closed on Sundays and holidays
* So there are different itinerary by day

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Location(s)

Seoul

South Korea

Duration

4 to 8 hours

$60 Per Day

Seoul Budget Tour

• Tour Route 1
Starting Location : Gyeongbokgung Station on Line 3
Gyeongbokgung Palace → Gate Guard Changing Ceremony → The National Folk Museum → Jogyesa Temple → Insadong-gil Road
Ending Location : Jonggak Station on Line 1

• Tour Route 2
Starting Location : Gyeongbokgung Station on Line 3
Gyeongbokgung Palace → Gate Guard Changing Ceremony → The National Folk Museum → Bukchon Hanok Village → Samcheongdong-gil Road
Ending Location : Anguk Station on Line 3

• Tour Route 3
Starting Location : Sinsa Station on Line 3
Sinsadong Garosu-gil Road → Hallyu K-Star Road → Gangnam District → COEX → Jamsil
Ending Location : Jamsil Station on Line 2

• Tour Route 4
Starting Location : Sinsa Station on Line 3
Sinsadong Garosu-gil Road → Hallyu K-Star Road → Gangnam District → Sinchon
Ending Location : Hongik Univ. Station on Line 2, Gyeongui–Jungang Line and Airport Railroad

• Tour Route 5
Starting Location : Myeongdong Station on Line 4
Namsan Cable Car → N Seoul Tower → Cheonggyecheon Stream
Ending Location : Jonggak Station on Line 1

• Tour Route 6
Starting Location : Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station on Line 2, 4 and 5
Dongdaemun Design Plaza → Dongdaemun Market → Banpo Hangang River Park
Ending Location : Express Bus Terminal Station on Line 3, 7 and 9

• Tour Route 7
Starting Location : Gyeongbokgung Station on Line 3
Hiking along the Seoul Fortress Wall
Ending Location : Hansung Univ. Station on Line 4

• Tour Route 8
Starting Location : Dokbawi Station on Line 6
Hiking at Bukhansan National Park
Ending Location : Bulgwang Station on Line 3

A Tour Route needs four hours, and you can request one or more tour routes on the same day. For example, you can request Tour Route 1 and 3 on the same day for your morning and afternoon tour. In addition, you can request Tour Route 4 and 6 on the same day for your afternoon and night tour.

Location(s)

South Korea

Seoul

Duration

4 to 8 hours

$10 Per Day

[Seoul Highlights]

Tour location: inside Seoul city (ALSO ... ... It is okay to go to the outskirts with little extra by distance).

This is the one of the most popular Seoul City Your. You can design your own tour with my kind help. JUST TELL your theme and I will design and arrange the your tour.

Sample Theme:

Tour location: inside Seoul city (ALSO ... ... It is okay to go to the outskirts with little extra by distance).

This is the one of the most popular Seoul City Your. You can design your own tour with my kind help. JUST TELL your theme and I will design and arrange the your tour.

Sample Theme:

Palace(Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung, etc) morning Tour, Foodie Tour, Ski Tour, Half-day City Tour, DMZ Tour, Folk Village Tour, UNESCO Heritage Tour, Seoul Land Marks Tour, Insights Seoul, Insights South Korea, Local Tour, etc.

Itinerary: Sample
Hotel - Granghwamun Gate - Gyeongbokgung Palace, Change of the Guards Ceremony - Blue House - Folk Museum of Korea - Insadong - Jogyesa Temple - Changdeokgung Palace - N Seoull Tower [(or Ihwa Mural Village , Naksan Park) (or Gwangjang market) (or Dongdaemun market)] - Hotel

Duration: 09:00 ~ 17:00
Average pick up time is 09:00 at your hotel lobby, but it is different according to your hotel's location [Let's check while booking]
Maximum Number of people: 10
Price Per Group: USD320.00