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Gyeongbokgung Palace

In Korean: 경복궁

Gyeongbokgung Palace opens from 09:00 to 17:00 in January–February and November–December (last admission 16:00), 09:00–18:00 in March–May and September–October (last admission 17:00), and 09:00–18:30 in June–August (last admission 17:30); it is closed every Tuesday.

Hours: [January–FebruaryNovember–December] more ↓
Closed days: Every Tuesday
Fee: Individual adult 3,000 won more ↓
Parking: Available (240 cars more ↓
Phone: 02-3700-3900+82 2-3700-3900

Sources: Korea Tourism Organization

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The parking lot has spaces for 240 cars and 50 buses.

Source: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1 · 7 photos

Gyeongbokgung Palace Today

Worked out per date

Nov 4 (Wed)

Open · 09:00–17:00

Last entry 16:00

Closures without a date (public and lunar holidays) are not marked on the dates.

Sources: Hours and closed days: Korea Tourism Organization

Gyeongbokgung Palace before you go

Hours: [January–February / November–December]
09:00–17:00 (last admission 16:00)
[March–May / September–October]
09:00–18:00 (last admission 17:00)
[June–August]
09:00–18:30 (last admission 17:30)^{— source 1}
Closed days: Every Tuesday
※ If the regular closing day falls on a public or substitute public holiday, the site opens and closes on the first subsequent non-holiday instead.^{— source 1}
Fees: - Individual adult 3,000 won
- Adult group admission (10 or more people) 2,400 won
※ Free: Korean nationals aged 24 or younger or 65 or older (bring ID) / foreign visitors aged 18 or younger or 65 or older
※ See the website for other free-admission and discount eligibility details.^{— source 2}
Parking: Available (240 cars / 50 buses)^{— source 1}
Contact: 02-3700-3900 +82 2-3700-3900^{— source 1}
Address: 161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul^{— source 3}
In Korean: 서울특별시 종로구 사직로 161 (세종로)

Gyeongbokgung Palace photos 7

Source: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1

Gyeongbokgung Palace more information

Website: royal.khs.go.kr^{— source 3}

Gyeongbokgung Palace facilities and access

Stroller rental: Available for rental^{— source 4}
Accessible parking: Accessible parking available (9 spaces in the outdoor lot to the right of Gwanghwamun Gate)^{— source 4}
Wheelchair rental: Available for rental^{— source 4}
Accessible restroom: Accessible toilets available^{— source 4}

Gyeongbokgung Palace map

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Distances are straight lines between coordinates · Location: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI · Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors

Gyeongbokgung Palace nearby and related

Courses through this place

1. Previous stop Gwanghwamun Gate To here: same coordinates
2. Here Gyeongbokgung Palace To the next stop: straight-line 170 m
3. Next stop National Palace Museum of Korea
- Route 1: Gyeongbokgung Palace, Gwanghwamun Square, Seochon and Tongin Market — a royal heritage and alley walk stop 3 of 7

Dots are spaced by order only · distances are straight lines between coordinates

Things to do nearby

See on the map

Gwanghwamun Gate
Royal Palaces · Traditional Houses · Royal Heritage · Every Tuesday
same coordinates
National Palace Museum of Korea
Royal Palaces · Traditional Houses · Cultural Heritage · Last Monday of each month
straight-line 170 m
K-Culture Screen (National Museum of Korean Contemporary History)
Museums · Galleries · Exhibitions · Open year-round
straight-line 230 m

Places to stay and eat nearby

See on the map

Tonguidong Gukbingwan
Restaurant · Lunar New Year's Day and Chuseok
straight-line 260 m
Rabeuri
Restaurant · Every Saturday and Sunday
straight-line 280 m
Dugaheon Restaurant
Restaurant · Spring and autumn: Monday and Tuesday
straight-line 310 m
Hyoja Stay
Lodging · Check-in 15:00
straight-line 420 m
Stay Afloat
Lodging · Check-in 15:00
straight-line 460 m
Sasaroi
Lodging · Check-in 16:00
straight-line 480 m

Full bar = straight-line 500 m · Within 2,000 m · straight-line distance · Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI

Photos: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1, KOGL Type 3 (no changes allowed)

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Gyeongbokgung Palace FAQ

Is Gyeongbokgung Palace closed on Tuesdays?

Yes, it is closed every Tuesday.^{source 1}

Gyeongbokgung Palace: do opening hours vary by season?

Yes. Hours are 09:00–17:00 in January–February and November–December (last admission 16:00), 09:00–18:00 in March–May and September–October (last admission 17:00), and 09:00–18:30 in June–August (last admission 17:30).^{source 1}

How much is admission to Gyeongbokgung Palace?

Adult admission is 3,000 won for individuals or 2,400 won for groups of 10 or more. Korean nationals aged 24 or younger or 65 or older (bring ID), and foreign visitors aged 18 or younger or 65 or older enter free.^{source 2}

1Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI2Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI

Gyeongbokgung Palace sources

Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI, Korea Tourism Organization barrier-free travel information (TourAPI)
Photos: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1
Korean page: 경복궁

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