Major historical attractions in Seoul offer Free Admission!

To celebrate the Seollal Holidays on January 25, major historical attractions in Seoul offer Free Admission!

Especially Gyeongbukgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace, Deoksugung Palace as well as Jongmyo Shrine, Yeongneung & Nyeongneung Royal Tombs and Seolleung and Jeongneung. But for Changdeokgung Palace, admission fee is required for Huwon guided tour.

Further more, such as exhibitions at MMCA Seoul and National Science Museum also offer free admission.

The period for free admission is from January 24 to January 27.

Best Seoul palace to visit Part 1

source: Visit Korea

Gyeongbokgung Palace 

Gyeongbokgung Palace was the first and the largest and the main of the royal palaces built in 1395 during the Joseon Dynasty located in northern Seoul, South Korea. The largest of the Five Grand Palaces built three years after the Joseon dynasty was founded. Gyeongbokgung served as the main palace of the Joseon Dynasty.

Gyeongbokgung served as the home of Kings of the Joseon dynasty, the Kings' households, as well as the government of Joseon.

Visitors to Gyeongbokgung can also visit the National Palace Museum of Korea and the National Folk Museum of Korea as they are located on the palace grounds.

The Korean government has invested much time and effort into rebuilding, restoring, and maintaining the palace for future generations.

How do I get to Gyeongbokgung Palace?

• Take a subway to Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3) and take to the Exit 5. You will connected directly to the palace.

Is Gyeongbokgung Palace free?

• No
• Admission Fees : Adults (ages 19-64): 3,000 won Children (ages 7-18): 1,500 won
• Yes. If you wear Hanbok. 

Closing time?

• Closed on Tuesdays

A must visit location in Seoul for those who are interested in the history of Korean architecture and culture.

Changdeokgung Palace

Changdeokgung Palace was the second royal villa built following the construction of Gyeongbokgung Palace in 1405. For 270 years, the palace was home to the Joseon government and was also the favored residence of many Joseon Dynasty kings. This makes Changdeokgung Palace the longest-serving royal residential palace.

What I like the most, Changdeokgung Palace is well-preserved and still has many of its original features. In 1997, Changdeokgung Palace was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. 


Visitors to Changdeokgung Palace might also visited Huwon (Secret Garden). 

How do I get to Changdeokgung Palace?

• Take a subway to Anguk Station (Line 3) and take Exit 3.
• Walk Straight from the exit 3 for about 5 minutes and the palace is on your left.

Anguk Station (Line 3) and take Exit 3.

Walk Straight from the exit 3 for about 5 minutes and the palace is on your left.

Is Changdeokgung Palace free?

• Admission Fees (The Palace only) ( : Adults (ages 19-64): 3,000 won Children (ages 7-18): 1,500 won
• Huwon Tour (Secret Garden Tour) : Adults (age 19-64): 8,000 won Children (ages 7-18): 4,000 won
• Yes. If you wear Hanbok. 

Closing time?

• Closed on Monday

How to get to Bukchon Hanok Village from Gyeongbokgung Palace

Let's talk about how to get to Bukchon Hanok Village from Gyeongbokgung Palace. This palace is a popular place to tourist because you can get a free entrance fee if you enter the palace with Hanbok. 

Hanbok is also a very popular among tourists. So if you want to use Hanbok, just go to Insadong or Gyeongbokgung Palace. You will find a lot of Hanbok rental shop.

If you want to go to Bukchon Hanok Village after exploring Gyeongbokgung Palace, I will show you how to get there. It is took only 11 to 15 minutes only.

If you want to use the subway, here the how to from Anguk Station.

While walking and exploring the palace, you will find yourself at the National Folk Museum of Korea. From there, exit toward the big road.