Tours to Gyeongbokgung Palace are full of Korean history and culture


As a country with a long history, South Korea now has a variety of historical attractions that are a pity to pass. One of the most popular destinations in South Korea is Gyeongbokgung Palace or Gyeongbokgung Palace. The palace that was built since 1395 is the main palace of the Joseon Dynasty.
The palace and its surrounding park were hit by fire during the Imjin war. At that time Japan was colonizing Korea from 1592 to 1598. But 300 years after that, during the Heungseondaewongun leadership from 1852 to 1919, Gyeongbokgung Palace was renovated again to its original shape.



The magnificent royal feel is increasingly felt by visitors because besides seeing the vast palace building, there will be palace guards complete with typical clothes from the Joseon Dynasty who stood in several corners of the palace while carrying protective spears. Plus, every few hours there will be an opening and closing performance of the Royal Palace Gates complete with the changing of the palace guards. This ceremony is conducted with a duration of 10 to 20 minutes and can be witnessed by all visitors to the Gyeongbokgung Palace.
You can also find out about the history of South Korea and the development of dynasties there. When you go to Gyeongbokgung Palace don't forget to pose using Korean traditional clothes Hanbok. Korean clothing that is tightly closed is also suitable for Hijabers. Visiting Gyeongbokgung Palace in spring is the right choice. The flowers at Gyeongbokgung Palace are in bloom and will make your photo more beautiful.



For travelers who are interested in coming, there is no need to worry about getting lost, because this place is very easy to find. Located in the capital city of South Korea, Seoul, Gyeongbokgung Palace is easily accessible via several public vehicles. If using a subway, you can get off at Gyeongbokgung Station (Seoul Subway Line 3) and exit 5, or get off at Anguk Station (Seoul Subway Line 3) and exit 1. Alternative public transportation other than the subway is to take bus number 1020, 7025, 109, 171, 172, 601, or 606 then get off at the Gyeongbokgung Palace bus stop. Well, if you want to drive a private vehicle, you can park the vehicle on the left side of the road to Samcheong-dong from Gwanghwamun Gate. There are 240 private car parking spaces and 50 bus parking spaces.



When visiting Gyeongbokgung Palace, there are several types of fees that must be paid. But take it easy, because the cost is very affordable. International visitors of children aged 7 to 18 pay only 1,500 won (or around Rp. 18,000), while adults aged 19-64 must pay 3,000 won (or around Rp. 36,000). Especially for Koreans aged 25 to 64 years, the entry fee is also 3,000.
The opening hours of this palace vary depending on the season. November to February is open at 9 am to 5 pm. March to May open at 9 am to 6 pm. June to August is open from 9 am to 6.30 pm. While from September to October it is open from 9 am to 6 pm. One important thing to remember is, this palace is closed every Tuesday. So don't visit the wrong day.



In addition to being one of the mandatory destinations for local and foreign tourists, this magnificent palace is also often used as a place to shoot various Korean historical drama that hits. Call it the three most popular dramas such as Rooftop Prince, The Moon Embracing The Sun, and Queen In Hyun’s Man. This further adds to the popularity of Gyeongbokgung Palace to visit.

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