Seoul
161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Gyeongbokgung Palace was built in 1395 as the official palace of the Joseon dynasty by Yi Seong-gye, the future King Taejo and founder of the new regime. Gyeongbokgung Palace is commonly referred to as the Northern Palace because of its location to the north, comparied to Changdeokgung Palace in the east and Gyeonghuigung Palace in the west. Gyeongbokgung Palace is arguably the most beautiful and is the largest of all five palaces. Many Joseon kings were crowned here. The premises were once destroyed by fire during the Imjin War (1592-1598). However, all of the palace buildings were later restored under the leadership of Heungseondaewongun during the reign of King Gojong. The assassination of Empress Myeongseong, however, resulted in Gyeongbokgung Palace losing its function as a royal palace, eventually witnessing the downfall of the Joseon dynasty. Gyeongbokgung Palace retains the original Gyeonghoeru Pavilion, a prime example of Joseon architecture, and the Hyangwonjeong Pavilion and pond. The sculptures in the Geunjeongjeon Hall exemplify Joseon-era sculpture techniques. The west side of the area outside Heungnyemun Gate is occupied by the National Palace Museum of Korea, while the eastern side of Hyangwonjeong Pavilion within the Gyeongbokgung Palace is occupied by the National Folk Museum of Korea.

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Traveler's Guide

Why visit: Gyeongbokgung is the largest and most iconic of Seoul's five Joseon palaces, first built in 1395 as the dynasty's main seat of power. The approach through Gwanghwamun Gate, the vast throne hall of Geunjeongjeon, and the pavilion of Gyeonghoeru floating over its lotus pond make it the single best introduction to traditional Korea inside the modern city.

• Time your entry around the royal guard changing ceremony held in front of Gwanghwamun — one of Seoul's most photographed traditions.
• Visitors wearing hanbok are admitted free, and rental shops cluster around the palace — it makes the photos, too.
• The National Folk Museum and National Palace Museum sit on the palace grounds and are easy add-ons.
• Walk out the eastern gate toward Bukchon Hanok Village and Samcheong-dong cafes for a natural half-day route.

Good to know: The palace closes one day a week (Tuesdays), so plan around it. Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3) exits directly to the grounds. Allow 2–3 hours.

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