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Monday, 23 September 2019

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

Tuesday, 16 May 2017

Hanbok Experience in Korea

Hello...

Sorry for not been an update for a long time. Busy with everyday life lately. Last month was my latest visit to Korea and I want to share my experience wearing a Hanbok in Korea.

This day, you can rent a Hanbok in Korea. There's a couple of Hanbok rental store but I choose Seohwa Hanbok near Gyeongbokgung Palace Station, Exit 4.

Seohwa Hanbok.

Here is the place. Come out from Exit 4 of Gyeongbokgung Palace and walk straight for about 100 meters and you can find the store at your right.

First of all, you need to make a reservation. Why? Because they will entertain you first. And you don't need to wait for a long time. Better come early.

For reservation, email them the details. Your name, How many people and What time you will come. Here their information.

How to get to Tongin Market

Tongin Market is located in a long, narrow alley just around the Geyongbokgung Palace. The market give us an unique experience of lunch set to attract visitor. In order to buy your food, you need to a set of "coin" or "yeopjeon" and buy them for your lunch from different vendors. For recommended, you can exchange your 5,000KRW. They will provide you with an empty plastic tray for your food. The sign with 도시락 Cafe shows that the vendors will accept your "Coin" for payment.