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Gyeongbokgung
was the main palace during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910).
It is one of five palaces in Seoul. Located in the northern part
of Seoul, it is sometimes called “Bukgwol.” All pictures here
are taken from this palace. To see more photos, look at our Gyeongbokgung
Photo Gallery.
1.Hours:
Mar. - Oct. 09:00-18:00/ Nov. - Feb. 09:00-17:00 /May. - Aug.
(weekend ,holiday) 09:00-19:00
2.Closed: Every Tuesday
3.Inquiries: Gyeongbokgung Administration Office +82-2-732-1931(Korean)
4.Homepage: www.ocp.go.kr/english
(Korean/English)
Click the play button to view an online video tour of one of Seoul's
spectacular palaces, Gyeongbokgung Palace.
By
Subway:
From Gyeongbokgung station (subway line 3, exit No. 5),walk for
5 min. From Ganghwamun Station (subway line 5, exit No. 2),walk
for 5 min.
Admission:
Adults over 24 1,000 won, free for under 18, 18-24 y/o, 500 won.
Gyeongbokgung is 5.4 million square feet and rectangular in shape.
On the south side is the main gate Gwanghwamun. To the north,
Sinmumun, east, Yeongchumun, and west, Geonchunmun. Geunjeongjeon
is the main hall. This was where inquiries and morning sessions
were held during the Joseon. In the front courtyard, three granite
walkways are present. The slightly more elevated middle walkway
was for the King and the side ones were for his court. The Jagyeongjeon
and Gyotaejeon buildings were the King’s mother and Queen’s sleeping
quarters. Jakyeongjeon is famous for it’s flower wall and Sipjangsaeng
guldduk (chimney). The guldduk is recognized as the most beautiful
made in Joseon period, and is listed as National Treasure no.
810. The Gyotaejeon building was the Queen’s personal living area.
Changgyeonggung
Palace
Changgyeonggung
Palace was constructed during the 11th year of King Tae-Jong’s
(1411) reign. Injeongjeon's (the royal audience chamber) ridge’s
roof is unusually decorated with flower patterns. These patterns
were added by the Japanese to disgrace the royal family and cannot
be found at any other ridge. There are nine statues each on the
eves of Injeongjeon.
1.Tel:
: +82-2-762-8262 (Korean) 2.Homepage: www.ocp.go.kr/
(Korean, English) 3.Hours : Mar.-Oct. 09:15~17:15 (at 30 minute
intervals) / Nov.-Feb. 09:00~16:00 (at hourly intervals)
By
Subway: At Anguk Station (Seoul Subway Line No. 3/exit No.3) walk
towards Biwon for 20 minutes.
At Jongno 3(sam)-ga Station (Seoul Subway line No. 5/exit No.6)
walk 10 min.
Closed
: Every Monday
Admission Fee : Age 25 and over 2,300 won,
Age 7-24 and Youth 1,200won
Changdeokgung
Palace
Changdeokgung Palace is made up of the public official space,
the king’s residence and the rear garden. Changdeokgung Palace
is the only palace that preserves the architectural style of the
Joseon Dynasty. The rear garden used to be the king’s resting
place. This was where 300-year-old trees, pond and pavilion are
harmoniously organized with nature itself.
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