Gyeongbokgung Palace: Tickets & Discover Seoul Pass Inclusion
1.5 - 3 h
Joseon Dynasty Royal Palace
First built 1395; largely destroyed 1592, reconstructed from 1867
161 Sajik-ro, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
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Practical Visitor Info & Tips
₩3,000 (Adult, 19-64)
Free for ages 18 and under, 65 and over, anyone wearing hanbok, and on the last Wednesday of each month (Culture Day)
Open most days with seasonal variation; closed on Tuesdays. Always check the current posted hours before visiting, as they shift with the season.
No advance booking required for general daytime admission; tickets sold at the gate. A separate, seasonal evening/night-viewing admission (limited dates) requires its own ticket.
| Option | Price | Booking | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult (19-64) | ₩3,000 | At the gate, no reservation needed | |
| Group (10+), per person | ₩2,400 | At the gate | |
| Ages 18 and under / 65 and over / hanbok | Free | No ticket needed | |
| With Discover Seoul Pass | Included | Confirmed free entry |
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Ticket Options
₩3,000 (Adult, 19-64)
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See pass compatibility below ↓Overview & History
Gyeongbokgung Palace is the largest and most historically significant of Seoul's Five Grand Palaces, first built in 1395 as the main royal palace of the newly founded Joseon dynasty. Largely burned during the 1592 Japanese invasion, it stood in ruins for over two centuries before being fully reconstructed from 1867. Today its grounds include the Geunjeongjeon throne hall, the elevated Gyeonghoeru Pavilion over its lotus pond, and two national museums, making it Seoul's most-visited royal palace and a common stop for visitors wearing rented hanbok (traditional Korean dress).
What to See: Top Highlights
Geunjeongjeon Throne Hall
The palace's imposing main throne hall, used for coronations and receiving foreign envoys, restored to its 19th-century form.
Gyeonghoeru Pavilion
An elegant pavilion raised on stone pillars over an artificial lotus pond, once used for royal banquets and state ceremonies.
Royal Guard Changing Ceremony
A reenacted changing-of-the-guard ceremony at Gwanghwamun, the palace's main gate, held at scheduled times through the day.
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Is Gyeongbokgung Palace Included on the Discover Seoul Pass?
Compare Seoul PassesYes — confirmed free daytime admission with the Discover Seoul Pass, across its Pick 3 and All-Inclusive tiers. Under-18s, over-65s, and anyone wearing hanbok also enter free at any time regardless of any pass.
Discover Seoul Pass
Confirmed free entry, no separate ticket needed.
Individual ticket
Buy directly at the gate.
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