Gyeongbokgung Palace is a famous for the royal changing of the guard ceremony that takes place twice a day.
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Before yoy go to Gyeongbokgung Palace, please know that this Palace is closed on Tuesday.
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When you arrived, what the best things that you can explore?
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1) Understand the History - To understand more about Korean history, we suggest you to take a tour guide. Its more better and helpful.
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2) Get Your Tickets at Gwanghwamun Gate - The palace opens at 9am, but it’s wise to arrive a few minutes early in order to beat the rush. You’ll want to enter through the Gwanghwamun Gate to the south since the majority of tour buses unload near the gate and ticket booth on the eastern side of the palace. Be sure to grab a map – you’re going to need it!
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3) Visit the Throne Hall and Floating Pavillion - This is the throne hall where the king would grant formal audiences, make official declarations, and greet honored foreign guests. This hall would also have been the location of all of the most important celebrations held at the palace, including coronations.
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4) Explore the Royal Living Quarters and Library - These palace buildings provide exquisite examples of traditional architecture and design with stunning inlaid ceiling tiles and intricate stone carvings. Keep an eye out for the colorful bricks that are decorated with illustrations of peonies, bamboo, lotus flowers, and butterflies.
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5) Watch the Changing of the Guard (I will share my video for Part 2) - The changing of the guard takes place at 10am and 2pm every day except Tuesdays. Aim to arrive at least 15 minutes before the changing of the guard ceremony in order to ensure a good viewing spot.
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6) Visit the Museums - Once the changing of the guard ceremony is complete, walk back onto the palace grounds to continue your education and exploration at the two onsite museums.
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If you love Gyeongbokgung, check out more grand palaces in Seoul 👇🏻 (of course we will share with you guys soon) :
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*Changdeokgung Palace
*Gyeonghuigung Palace
*Deoksugung Palace
*Changgyeonggung Palace