Beyond Magical: Gyeongbukgong Palace

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Where would you go if you could travel back in time?

Without a doubt, I’d be in Gyeongbokgung Palace. 



Heungnyeum Gate

Exchanging of Guards Ceremony     
 

Coined as the “Palace Greatly Blessed by Heaven”, this fortress is a must-see for tourists who have a strong penchant for culture and history. The Hanoks, picturesque gates and well-crafted pavilions will make you wish you lived at the time of the Joseon Dynasty.

Hanok - A traditional Korean House
Geunjeongjeon Hall - Throne Hall of the King

Geoncheonggung - Private Royal Residence 




We were too engrossed that it took us three hours to explore the walled city. Well, half of the time was spent on picture-taking…





                   


                             




...And photo-bumming. 





While the Autumn leaves make it even more dramatic than it already is, 







I think of all the "what ifs" in a place as beautiful as this.


Hyangwonjeong Pavilion 

Gyeonghoeru - Royal Banquet Hall




The place is beyond magical. And just by looking at these photographs, I already get a fleeting moment of bliss. 



DIRECTIONS:
Take Subway Line 3 to Gyeongbokgung Palace Station, Exit # 5
or
to Anguk Station, Exit # 1.


ADMISSION FEE:
3,000 KRW (Roughly P 125)


OPERATING HOURS:
January to February and November to December: 9 AM to 5 PM
March to May and September to October: 9 AM to 6 PM
June to August: 9 AM to 6:30 PM







  




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