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Must Visit Palaces in Seoul, the three major Korean Palaces
궁셔리여사 2019. 6. 8. 21:22「Must Visit Palaces」
Top 3 in Seoul
written by Suan Lim
Is this your first visit in Seoul, Korea?
Do you want to go to a place where
you can see Korean history and culture?
Then, it is highly recommended to visit
from the three old palaces of Seoul
which preserved the beauty of Korea.
They are buildings of Korean traditional
beauty that can not be found in any
other countries.
The three palaces are as follows;
Kyeongbokgung Palace,
Deoksugung Palace,
Changdeokgung Palace.
Let me briefly introduce each palace
and give some useful tour information
such as opening hours, closed days,
admission fee and how to get there
by public transportation.
① Kyeongbokgung Palace
Gyeongbokgung Palace
is the greatest palace of Joseon Dynasty
that shows the importance of Joseon.
Also, It is the first palace built among
the five palaces of Joseon Dynasty.
It was built in 1395 by King Taejo
Lee seonggye of Joseon.
Most part of the palace were demolished
during the Japanese imperial era, but
restoration projects have been underway
since 1990 and are being restored.
[ Opening Hours ]
Jan.-Feb. 09:00-17:00
Mar.-May 09:00-18:00
Jun.-Aug. 09:00-18:30
Sep.-Oct. 09:00-18:00
Nov.-Dec. 09:00-17:00
[ Closed Days ]
Every Tuesday
[ Admission Fee ]
Adult (9-64) 3,000KW
Child (7-18) 1,500KW
[ Free Admission ]
- Children (under 7 years old)
- Seniors (over 65 years old)
- Those wearing a Hanbok
(traditional Korean clothes)
- Last Wednesday of every month
(Culture Day)
[How to get there]
The palaces and Jongmyo Royal Shrine
are easy to reach by subway or
Seoul Sity Tour Bus B.
Exit 5 of Gyeongbokgung Station
( Subway Line 3)
Exit 2 of Gwanghwamun Station
(Subway Line 5)
For information of free guide tour
of Gyeongbokgung palace
② Deoksugung Palace
Deoksugung Palace
is the last palace in the Joseon Dynasty
and also the only palace where the
tradition and the modern architecture
coexist among the five old palaces.
When the Gyeongbok Palace was
destroyed by the Japanese Invasion,
King Seonjo used it as a palace.
It is recommended to visit Seogjojeon,
the first western-style building that was
the emperor's empire's premises.
Three times every day,
Deoksugung Palace Royal guard
gate turn ceremony is held.
More information for changing
ceremony of the Royal guard
[ Opening Hours ]
09:00-20:00
[ Closed Days ]
Every Monday
[ Admission Fee ]
Adult (age 19-64) 1,000KW
Youyh((age 7-18) 500KW
[ Free Admission ]
- Children (under 7 years old)
- Seniors (over 65 years old)
- Those wearing a Hanbok
(traditional Korean clothes)
- Last Wednesday of every month
(Culture Day)
[ How to get there ]
Exit 2 of City Hall Station, Line 1
Exit 12 of City Hall Station, Line 2
For more transportation
information by bus
③ Changdeokgung Palace
Changdeokgung Palace
is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with
the most original and well preserved
palace among 3 palaces.
The layout of buildings that match
nature is highly appreciated.
[ Opening Hours ]
Feb.-May 09:00-18:00
Jun.-Aug. 09:00-18:30
Sep.-Oct. 09:00-18:00
Nov.-Jan. 09:00-17:00
[Closed Days ]
Every Monday
[Admission Fee ]
3,000KW
under 24/over 65 free
[How to get there ]
by subway
10 minutes on foot from exit 6 of
Jongro 3 ga station (line 1,3,5)
5 minutes on foot from exit 3 of
Ahngook station ( line 3 )
by bus
Use bus numbers below and get off
at Changdeokgung Palace bus stop.
(5 min. walk from the bus stop)
Blue Bus:
109,151, 162, 171, 172, 272, 710
Green Bus :
7025
For more information about
Changdeok Palace,
Visit the royal palace of Seoul,
where the 500-year history of the
Joseon Dynasty is breathing, and
experience the culture of Korea.
All photos by
Korean Cultural Heritage Administration
Welcome & Enjoy KOREA!
