Gyeongbokgung is a royal palace located in Seoul, South Korea. It was built in 1395 during the Joseon Dynasty and served as the main palace of the Joseon Dynasty. The palace was destroyed and rebuilt multiple times throughout history, and it was finally restored to its original form in the 19th century.
Gyeongbokgung is a beautiful and historic site, with many traditional Korean buildings, gardens, and courtyards. Visitors can see the main throne hall, where the king would hold court and receive visitors, as well as the queen's quarters, the king's quarters, and other buildings used by the royal court. Visitors can also see the many traditional Korean architectural features, such as tile-roofed buildings, wooden columns, and painted walls.
In addition to the palace buildings, Gyeongbokgung also features the National Folk Museum of Korea, which is housed within the palace grounds. This museum provides an in-depth look at Korean culture and history through various exhibits.
Gyeongbokgung is a popular tourist destination in South Korea and receives many visitors from all over the world, It's open to the public from 9am to 5pm and a changing of the guard ceremony is held at the palace's main gate at 10am, 1pm and 3pm.
How to get there
Gyeongbokgung Palace is located in central Seoul, and there are several options for getting there using public transportation.
One option is to take the subway. The palace is closest to Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3) and Gwanghwamun Station (Line 5), both of which are located just a short walk from the palace. From either station, you can exit and follow the signs to the palace.
Another option is to take a bus. Several city buses stop near the palace, including buses numbers 1020, 7025, 171, 172, or 601. You can also take the blue bus routes, number 7212, or 6002.
Alternatively,
you can take the airport rail link (AREX) and get off at Gyeongbokgung station, it takes around 43 minutes from Incheon airport.
It's recommended to check the routes and schedules on the official website of the Seoul Metropolitan Government or download a transportation app like KakaoMap, NaverMap, GoogleMap, etc. to plan your trip and find the most convenient route for you.
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