๐ Gyeongbokgung Palace
Seoul ยท Jongno-gu ยท History / K-Culture
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The main royal palace of the Joseon Dynasty. Free admission if wearing traditional Hanbok dress.
01. Essential InformationHours, closed days, admission, access and visit time
- Opening hours
- Seasonal: opens about 09:00 and closes between about 17:00 (winter) and 18:30 (summer). Last entry is 1 hour before closing.
- Closed days
- Tuesdays (the closure moves if Tuesday is a public holiday).
- Admission
- KRW 3,000 for adults aged 19โ64. Free for ages 65 and over, ages 24 and under, and visitors wearing hanbok.
- Area
- Seoul, Jongno-gu
- How to get there
- Near Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3)
- Time needed
- About 1โ2 hours
Hours, prices and closing days change and listings often disagree. Confirm on the official page before you go.
02. About this placeWhat it is and why people visit
The main royal palace of the Joseon Dynasty. Free admission if wearing traditional Hanbok dress.
03. Highlights & Things to SeeThe main sights and experiences
- Recommended: Royal Guard Changing Ceremony at Gwanghwamun Gate (10:00 & 14:00)
- Geunjeongjeon, the throne hall
- Gyeonghoeru Pavilion on its pond
- Hyangwonjeong Pavilion and garden
- Gwanghwamun Gate and the guard ceremony
04. Recommended Walking RouteA simple order for your visit
- Enter through Gwanghwamun Gate
- Walk to Geunjeongjeon, the throne hall
- Visit Gyeonghoeru Pavilion
- Stroll to Hyangwonjeong Garden
- Leave toward Samcheong-dong or Bukchon
05. Travel TipsGood to know before you go
- Wear a complete hanbok to enter free. Rental shops are near Anguk and Gyeongbokgung stations.
- The last entry is 1 hour before closing and the closing time changes with the season, so check the official page.
- The grounds are large and mostly outdoors. Wear comfortable shoes.
06. How to Get There & NearbyDirections from where you are, and places close by
Near Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3).
Nearby attractions
- Bukchon Hanok Village ยท 0.9 km away
- Gwangjang & Myeongdong Markets ยท 2.3 km away
- N Seoul Tower (Namsan) ยท 3.3 km away
07. Official Information & UpdatesOfficial pages, notices and the date we checked
Information checked: 2026-10-23. Details come from VISITKOREA, Visit Seoul, Visit Busan, Visit Jeju and the official pages of each place. We could not confirm every detail for every place, so please check the official page for the latest notices.