Gyeongbokgung Palace · Seoul: visitor guide

Jongno · Gwanghwamun · Palaces and temples

Explore the Joseon palace courtyards and include nearby Gwanghwamun in the same walk. Walk slowly from the main gate into the courtyards to appreciate their scale. Leave a lunch break if combining the palace with Bukchon; two major palaces back to back can be tiring. Check the day’s programme separately if you want to see a ceremony.

Gyeongbokgung, Jongno, Gwanghwamun, Seoul, South Korea

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Walk slowly from the main gate into the courtyards to appreciate their scale. Leave a lunch break if combining the palace with Bukchon; two major palaces back to back can be tiring. Check the day’s programme separately if you want to see a ceremony.

Plan around the weather and the visiting programme.

Suggested: 2–3 hours

Photo: 서울관광 아카이브 · KOGL Type 1