A considerate tip
“Arrive near opening time for softer light and a calmer walk through the courtyards.”
Practical notes
- Address
- 161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- Hours
- Jan–Feb and Nov–Dec 09:00–17:00 (last entry 16:00); Mar–May and Sep–Oct 09:00–18:00 (17:00); Jun–Aug 09:00–18:30 (17:30). Closed Tuesdays; check holiday exceptions.
- Getting there
- Gyeongbokgung Station, Line 3 · Exit 5
Find it in Korean
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Times and venue conditions can change. Confirm important details with the official source before you go.
Plan this visit
Gyeongbokgung: the useful answer before you go.
A short palace visit is easy to plan when you know the closure day, seasonal hours, and the closest station exit.
Allow
About 90 minutes
for the main palace grounds
Adult entry
KRW 3,000
foreign visitors 19–64; check exemptions
Regular closure
Tuesday
holiday exceptions can apply
Easiest arrival
Line 3 · Exit 5
Gyeongbokgung Station
A simple plan
Go early, then continue on foot.
Start: Enter from Gwanghwamun after a short walk from Gyeongbokgung Station. Arriving near opening gives you more time before the busiest part of the day.
Inside: Prioritize Geunjeongjeon, Gyeonghoeru and Hyangwonjeong rather than trying to photograph every building. Keep the changing seasonal closing time in mind.
After: The National Palace Museum is beside the west side of the main gate, and Bukchon is a natural next stop if you still have time and comfortable shoes.
Before leaving your hotel
The palace opens seasonally: 09:00–17:00 in January–February and November–December, 09:00–18:00 in March–May and September–October, and 09:00–18:30 in June–August. Last entry is one hour before closing. Confirm the official notice for temporary closures, special events, hanbok admission rules, or tours.
Quick answers
How much time do I need for Gyeongbokgung Palace?
Plan about 90 minutes for the main grounds. Add time if you want a guided tour, a museum next door, photos, or a slow walk toward Bukchon.
Is Gyeongbokgung Palace closed on Tuesday?
Yes, the regular closure is Tuesday. When Tuesday is a public holiday, the palace opens that day and closes on the following first non-holiday instead. Check the official notice before traveling.
Do I need to reserve Gyeongbokgung Palace?
Regular daytime entry is generally purchased on site. Special programmes, group visits, guided tours, and seasonal night openings can have different rules, so use the official page for the plan you are making.
Checking current conditions…
Live check before you go
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