Visiting Gyeongbokgung Palace: what to know
- Tickets
- Admission fee required; confirm current rates on site
- Time needed
- Two to three hours
- Best time
- Weekday mornings. Closed Tuesdays.
- Getting there
- Gyeongbokgung Station on subway line 3, or Gwanghwamun Station on line 5
Seoul itineraries with Gyeongbokgung Palace
Gyeongbokgung Palace is on day 1
Gyeongbokgung Palace is on day 1
Gyeongbokgung Palace is on day 1
Gyeongbokgung Palace is on day 1
Gyeongbokgung Palace is on day 1
Gyeongbokgung Palace is on day 1
Gyeongbokgung Palace is on day 1
Day 1 of Seoul: Palaces & K-Food
Gyeongbokgung and Insadong
How Gyeongbokgung Palace fits into a day.- 9:00Gyeongbokgung PalaceGyeongbokgung Palace
- 11:30Bukchon Hanok VillageBukchon Hanok Village
- 15:00Insadong Antique Street StrollInsadong
- 20:00Nightcap at a Makgeolli BarMakgeolli Bar in Insadong
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Gyeongbokgung Palace FAQs
How much is entry to Gyeongbokgung Palace?
An admission fee applies for adults. Confirm current prices at the ticket office or official site.
When does the changing of the guard happen at Gyeongbokgung?
The ceremony takes place several times daily at Gwanghwamun gate. Schedules vary by season.
Is Gyeongbokgung Palace open every day?
The palace closes on Tuesdays. Hours run from morning to evening with seasonal adjustments.
