Gyeongbokgung Palace

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Gyeongbokgung Palace Tickets & Tours

Gyeongbokgung Palace Hanbok Experience, Bukchon Hanok Village, Changdeokgung Palace (including Korean hairstyle)
Seoul

Gyeongbokgung Palace Hanbok Experience, Bukchon Hanok Village, Changdeokgung Palace (including Korean hairstyle)

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English guided
3-5 hrs
4.8 / 5
(1.1K) • 10K+ booked
US$ 13.15
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Hanbok Rental with Korean Hairstyling at Hanboknam Gyeongbokgung
Seoul

Hanbok Rental with Korean Hairstyling at Hanboknam Gyeongbokgung

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English guided
Muslim-friendly
4.5 / 5
(12.9K) • 200K+ booked
US$ 6.09
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[Daehan Hanbok] Gyeongbokgung Hanbok Rental & Photoshoot Experience
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Seoul

[Daehan Hanbok] Gyeongbokgung Hanbok Rental & Photoshoot Experience

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English guided
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4.7 / 5
(939) • 30K+ booked
US$ 7.45
Gyeongbokgung Palace, Hanok Village, and GwangJang Tour in Seoul
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Tours • Seoul

Gyeongbokgung Palace, Hanok Village, and GwangJang Tour in Seoul

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English guided
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4.9 / 5
(2.2K) • 10K+ booked
US$ 33.00
Hanbok Themed Photoshoot with Make-up by Hanbok That Day
Cultural experiences • Seoul

Hanbok Themed Photoshoot with Make-up by Hanbok That Day

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4.6 / 5
(2.6K) • 40K+ booked
US$ 11.25
Hanbok Rental near Gyeongbokgung Palace by Dorothy Hanbok
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Seoul

Hanbok Rental near Gyeongbokgung Palace by Dorothy Hanbok

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4.8 / 5
(1.6K) • 20K+ booked
US$ 8.39
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Hanbok Rental at Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul
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Seoul

Hanbok Rental at Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul

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English guided
3-5 hrs
4.3 / 5
(139) • 5K+ booked
US$ 5.19
Seoul Hanbok Photo Shooting(Option Hanbok Rental )
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Cultural experiences • Seoul

Seoul Hanbok Photo Shooting(Option Hanbok Rental )

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Morning departure
5-7 hrs
4.8 / 5
(260) • 4K+ booked
US$ 75.00
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"Princess Hanbok" Hanbok  Rental & Snap Photoshoot Experience
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Seoul

"Princess Hanbok" Hanbok Rental & Snap Photoshoot Experience

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English guided
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4.9 / 5
(805) • 10K+ booked
US$ 14.99
Seoul Gyeongbokgung Hanbok Rental Experience 'Palace Fox Hanbok'
Seoul

Seoul Gyeongbokgung Hanbok Rental Experience 'Palace Fox Hanbok'

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4.8 / 5
(50) • 1K+ booked
US$ 8.25
Hanbok Rental & Hairstyling at Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul
Seoul

Hanbok Rental & Hairstyling at Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul

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English guided
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4.9 / 5
(818) • 8K+ booked
US$ 12.39
Gyeongbokgung Hanbok & Hairstyling Experience
Seoul

Gyeongbokgung Hanbok & Hairstyling Experience

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English guided
Private group
4.6 / 5
(1.0K) • 20K+ booked
US$ 7.75

Where to stay in Gyeongbokgung Palace

Design Hotel Daniel Campanella
Hotels • Seoul

Design Hotel Daniel Campanella

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Hanok Hotel DAAM
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Hanok Hotel DAAM

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(443)
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US$ 75.62
Boutique hotel k Dongdaemun
Hotels • Seoul

Boutique hotel k Dongdaemun

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US$ 40.2
Ekonomy Hotel Myeongdong premier
Hotels • Seoul

Ekonomy Hotel Myeongdong premier

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4.8 / 5
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US$ 47.94
Myeongdong New Stay Inn
Hotels • Seoul

Myeongdong New Stay Inn

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3.2 / 5
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US$ 49.65
ibis Styles Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong
Hotels • Seoul

ibis Styles Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong

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Travelodge Dongdaemun Seoul
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Travelodge Dongdaemun Seoul

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Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite
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Star Hostel Dongdaemun Suite

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K-POP Hotel Seoul Tower
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K-POP Hotel Seoul Tower

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US$ 41.33
K-Guesthouse Dongdaemun Premium
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K-Guesthouse Dongdaemun Premium

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voco Seoul Myeongdong by IHG
Hotels • Seoul

voco Seoul Myeongdong by IHG

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THE RECENZ Dongdaemun Hotel
Hotels • Seoul

THE RECENZ Dongdaemun Hotel

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Events with a lot of buzz

Attack on Titan Exhibition FINAL in Seoul Ticket
Events & shows • Seoul

Attack on Titan Exhibition FINAL in Seoul Ticket

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4.9 / 5
(56) • 2K+ booked
US$ 19.49
Musical Dear Evan Hansen Ticket in Seoul
Events & shows • Seoul

Musical Dear Evan Hansen Ticket in Seoul

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5.0 / 5
(5) • 50+ booked
US$ 101.99
Jazz Club entry55 Seongsu Branch Jazz Live Ticket
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Jazz Club entry55 Seongsu Branch Jazz Live Ticket

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4.7 / 5
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US$ 12.75
Musical club_seolhwa Ticket in Seoul
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Musical club_seolhwa Ticket in Seoul

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US$ 22.49
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Musical Gloomy Day Ticket in Seoul
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Musical Gloomy Day Ticket in Seoul

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US$ 44.99
FC Seoul Football Match Tickets at Seoul World Cup Stadium
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FC Seoul Football Match Tickets at Seoul World Cup Stadium

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Seoul Musical HUNKY SHOW Tickets
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Seoul Musical HUNKY SHOW Tickets

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4.9 / 5
(138) • 1K+ booked
US$ 37.55
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THE PAINTERS Live Art K-pop Dance Show in Seoul
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Events & shows • Seoul

THE PAINTERS Live Art K-pop Dance Show in Seoul

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4.8 / 5
(2.2K) • 40K+ booked
US$ 21.00
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Jump - Comic Martial Arts Performance Ticket in Seoul
Spring deal
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Jump - Comic Martial Arts Performance Ticket in Seoul

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4.7 / 5
(1.3K) • 20K+ booked
US$ 21.00
US$ 26.25
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Sleep No More Seoul Ticket
Events & shows • Seoul

Sleep No More Seoul Ticket

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4.9 / 5
(43) • 2K+ booked
US$ 134.99
KOKOON SHOW Ticket in Seoul
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KOKOON SHOW Ticket in Seoul

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US$ 37.49
SHOW MUSICAL TOUCH FIVE Ticket in Seoul
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SHOW MUSICAL TOUCH FIVE Ticket in Seoul

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4.8 / 5
(595) • 20K+ booked
US$ 52.79
Retail: US$ 65.99

Transport to & from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Seoul to Incheon Premium Departure - Flexible Private Travel for Guests with Heavy Luggage
Car charters • Seoul

Seoul to Incheon Premium Departure - Flexible Private Travel for Guests with Heavy Luggage

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US$ 299.19
WOWPASS: Prepaid Card for Cashless Payment in Korea
Rail passes • Seoul (From Seoul)

WOWPASS: Prepaid Card for Cashless Payment in Korea

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4.6 / 5
(4.6K) • 100K+ booked
US$ 4.50
KORAIL PASS - KTX Train Ticket
Rail passes • Seoul (From Seoul)

KORAIL PASS - KTX Train Ticket

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4.8 / 5
(9.6K) • 200K+ booked
US$ 95.29
Customizable Pre-paid Travel Card - NAMANE CARD
Rail passes • Seoul (From Seoul)

Customizable Pre-paid Travel Card - NAMANE CARD

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4.5 / 5
(782) • 30K+ booked
US$ 5.25
Korea Train Ticket
Train tickets • Seoul

Korea Train Ticket

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4.8 / 5
(2.0K) • 200K+ booked
US$ 22.49
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KONA CARD TRAVEL-K
Rail passes • Seoul (From Seoul)

KONA CARD TRAVEL-K

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4.0 / 5
(3) • 50+ booked
US$ 4.45
Seoul Private Car Charter to Seoul City/Everland/Nami Island/Alpaca World/Gangchon Rail Park
Car charters • Seoul

Seoul Private Car Charter to Seoul City/Everland/Nami Island/Alpaca World/Gangchon Rail Park

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4.8 / 5
(578) • 5K+ booked
US$ 206.25
9-Hour Private Car Charter to Nami Island Suburb / Alpaca World from Seoul
Car charters • Seoul (From Seoul)

9-Hour Private Car Charter to Nami Island Suburb / Alpaca World from Seoul

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4.8 / 5
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US$ 229.79
Seoul Private Car Charter to Seoul City / Seoul Suburb / Gangwon-do (Nami Island / Alpaca World / Sokcho)
Car charters • Seoul (From Seoul)

Seoul Private Car Charter to Seoul City / Seoul Suburb / Gangwon-do (Nami Island / Alpaca World / Sokcho)

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4.8 / 5
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US$ 164.99
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 10-Hour Private Car Charter from Seoul: Nami Island, Alpaca World & Sokcho
Car charters • Seoul (From Seoul)

10-Hour Private Car Charter from Seoul: Nami Island, Alpaca World & Sokcho

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4.7 / 5
(1.2K) • 10K+ booked
US$ 127.10
Retail: US$ 127.29
South Korea Intercity Express Bus Tickets
Buses • Seoul

South Korea Intercity Express Bus Tickets

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4.8 / 5
(5.6K) • 500K+ booked
US$ 7.49
Retail: US$ 11.25
Seoul car rentals | Rent a car for Lotte World, Gyeongbokgung, N Seoul Tower, Lotte World Tower Seoul Sky, Nami Island
Car rentals • Seoul

Seoul car rentals | Rent a car for Lotte World, Gyeongbokgung, N Seoul Tower, Lotte World Tower Seoul Sky, Nami Island

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Gogo Rental Car Seoul
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Restaurants near Gyeongbokgung Palace

Seoul Premium Korean BBQ Restaurant Table Reservation
Food & dining • Seoul

Seoul Premium Korean BBQ Restaurant Table Reservation

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100+ booked
US$ 5.69
Seoul Restaurant Table Reservation
Food & dining • Seoul

Seoul Restaurant Table Reservation

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4.0 / 5
(12) • 200+ booked
US$ 6.39
Isaac Toast Myeongdong Cathedral
Food & dining • Seoul

Isaac Toast Myeongdong Cathedral

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4.3 / 5
(111) • 500+ booked
US$ 9.09
Gamja-Jip in Passion Island
Food & dining • Seoul

Gamja-Jip in Passion Island

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4.7 / 5
(12) • 200+ booked
US$ 10.79
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[MONEYBOX] Currency Exchange Rate Benefit Coupon
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Gyeongbokgung Palace Reviews

Klook User
2026-05-29 22:58:55
Fantastic 5.0
I booked a premium hanbok rental through Klook for me and my husband. Then I booked the makeup and photography through Instagram. Reservation was very easy and they were responsive on Instagram. We came in at a busy time so it was very chaotic at first but the staff were able to help me with the Hanbok fitting, hair, and makeup. The Chandeokgung palace is just a block away and that was where we met up with the photographer and had the photos taken. We only wore the costume for 2-ish hours due to the heat outside. It was a great experience and the photos turned out really great! Another plus is they have 2 really adorable and calm shop cats 🐱. I recommend this shop for Hanbok rentals.
Robin *****
2026-10-07 23:05:47
Fantastic 5.0
We had such a great experience renting our hanboks here! The entire process did take a little while, but that was completely understandable since we had four people getting dressed, including a child, and it was also pretty busy when we visited. Everyone working there was so kind, patient, and helpful throughout the whole experience. They also spoke English well enough that we had no trouble communicating, which made everything much easier. We absolutely loved wearing our hanboks and had such a memorable experience. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking to rent a hanbok while visiting Seoul! 🇰🇷
Klook User
2026-09-24 07:28:12
Fantastic 5.0
I highly recommend the full day tour, we visited Gwajang market for a lunch break. Our tour guide Ms. Sunny was knowledgeable of the history per tourist sites, friendly and approachable! We definitely enjoyed the tour.
Klook User
2026-09-27 01:34:29
Fantastic 5.0
they were extremely busy that day so it took awhile to get help, but they very excited for two girls to Wear boys hanbok. also! there wasn't a huge premium plus size boy selection so they let us use the extra money to cover the cost of our accessories. kinda worth it ngl.
Jéssica *********
2026-04-25 15:28:45
Fantastic 5.0
What an incredible experience! The hanboks make the palace visit even more special! Thank you to the gentleman from Hanbok That Day (I apologize, I forgot his name 😢) who took these amazing photos for us. I will cherish this memory forever! 🥰
Alexandra *****
2026-09-12 00:59:04
Fantastic 5.0
If we could give them 10 stars we would! Follow the signs for the artist hanbok on the 3rd floor. I was worried about finding a Hanbok in my size as I am 5'10" (178 cm) but they clearly had the largest store in town and I found one that fit perfectly. They were high quality and steamed. They point you to your size section and you select the top and bottom you like. We did the hair and makeup with 3 hairstyles to choose from, and loved the results! My makeup artist did the mannequin under eye makeup which I felt aged my western features but she fixed it for me. There's lockers and you can keep your clothes on or take them off under the hanbok, very grateful I didn't wear mine it was hot. Our photographer 奈良 was incredible, efficient, professional, and spoke mandarin with my friend who translated for me but even without that I understood his gestures and posing instructions easily. Our photos are wonderful, we're so happy he captured our friendship and individual poses so beautifully.
Edison *****
2026-04-23 11:55:40
Fantastic 5.0
“I had a great experience renting a hanbok near Gyeongbokgung Palace. The staff were friendly and helped me choose a style that suited me well. The hanbok was clean, comfortable, and beautiful in photos. It made exploring the palace even more special. Highly recommend trying this when visiting Seoul!”
Renon *****************
2026-10-17 02:37:39
Fantastic 5.0
I had such a wonderful experience with my hanbok rental and photoshoot at Ehwa Studio! The staff were friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout the entire process. I absolutely loved the traditional royal hanbok, especially its beautiful navy blue color and intricate gold embroidery. It made me feel like Korean royalty! The photoshoot was equally amazing! The photographer was professional, patient, and knew exactly how to guide me with natural poses and find beautiful spots around Gyeongbokgung Palace. The photos turned out stunning, capturing both the beauty of the palace and the elegance of the hanbok. I especially loved how natural and vibrant the shots looked! This was definitely one of the highlights of my South Korea trip. Highly recommended for anyone wanting a memorable Korean cultural experience!
Klook User
2026-08-06 04:26:31
Fantastic 5.0
Seoul City Tour Review: The tour was a great experience and featured some of Seoul’s top attractions. From start to finish, the tour had a dedicated group and a knowledgeable guide who spoke English throughout, which made everything easy to follow. A lower rating on value for money only due to a discrepancy in klook vs other booking sites; I found to be charged almost double the price compared to some who had used tripadvisor; no fault of the tour operators, more so my own for not doing more research—everything about the tour itself ran well, and the team delivered a solid, fairly well-organized day given the 8hr itinerary. A special shout-out goes to Hanki/Eugene, who was great at his job. He stayed upbeat and helpful despite the very hot weather, and his professionalism made the tour better. Overall, I’d recommend the tour for anyone wanting to see major Seoul highlights with a friendly, English-speaking guide. just make sure to compare all options for the best value ;)

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What to know about Gyeongbokgung Palace

Discover the grandeur of Gyeongbokgung Palace, a majestic symbol of Korea's rich history and culture. Nestled in the heart of Seoul, this former royal palace of the Joseon dynasty offers a captivating journey through time with its stunning architecture, historical significance, and vibrant cultural experiences.
Gyeongbok Palace, Seoul, South Korea

Remarkable Landmarks and Must-Visit Sights

Geunjeongjeon (Throne Hall)

The main throne hall where the king held court and conducted state affairs. This hall is a testament to the architectural brilliance of the Joseon dynasty, featuring intricate designs and a grandiose structure.

Gyeonghoeru Pavilion

A beautiful pavilion set on an artificial lake, used for royal banquets and special state events. Its serene surroundings and elegant design make it a must-visit spot within the palace grounds.

Hyangwonjeong Pavilion

A picturesque two-story hexagonal pavilion located on an artificial island, connected by the Chwihyanggyo bridge. It offers a tranquil retreat and stunning views, embodying the harmony of nature and architecture.

Cultural and Historical Significance

Gyeongbokgung Palace, built in 1395, served as the main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty. Despite being destroyed and rebuilt multiple times, it remains a symbol of national sovereignty and a repository of Korea's architectural and cultural heritage.

Architectural Marvels

The palace complex showcases the architectural principles of ancient Korea, with over 500 buildings restored on a site spanning more than 40 hectares. Key structures include the Geunjeongjeon (Throne Hall), Gyeonghoeru Pavilion, and the serene Hyangwonjeong Pavilion.

Restoration Efforts

Since the 1990s, extensive restoration efforts have been underway to return Gyeongbokgung to its former glory. Significant reconstructions include the Heungnyemun Gate and Gwanghwamun Gate, reflecting the palace's historical authenticity.

Cultural Significance

Gyeongbokgung Palace holds immense cultural and historical significance as the main royal palace of the Joseon Dynasty. It has witnessed key historical events and remains a symbol of Korea's resilience and heritage. The palace's architecture and layout reflect the Confucian ideals that shaped Korean society.

Historical Events

Key historical events associated with Gyeongbokgung Palace include its destruction during the Japanese invasion in 1592, the restoration in 1867, and the tragic assassination of Empress Myeongseong in 1895.