Gung means Palace in Korean.
So we may say Gyeongbok Palce or Gyeongbokgung in stead of Gyeongbokgung Palace.
[INFORMATION]
● Hours : Last entrance time is one hour before closing time
- 09:00 ~ 17:00 (November ~ February)
- 09:00 ~ 18:00 (March ~ May)
- 09:00 ~ 18:30 (June ~ August)
- 09:00 ~ 18:00 (September ~ October)
● Day off : Tuesday
● Admission : 3,000 / 1,500 KRW (19~64 / 7~18)
● Address
- Road Name : 161 Sajik-ro , Jongno-gu , Seoul
- Parcel Name : 1-1 Sejong-ro , Jongno-gu , Seoul
☎ : 02-3700-3900
● Related URL
http://www.royalpalace.go.kr:8080/html/eng_gbg/main/main.jsp
http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/ATR/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=264337
http://english.visitseoul.net/attractions/Gyeongbokgung-Palace_/73
http://www.theseoulguide.com/sights/palaces/gyeongbokgung-palace/
[HOW TO GET THERE]
In recommendable order
Driving time and fare may vary due to the road conditions except subway ride and walking.
by Subway (2 stops) + Subway (13 stops) : 54 minutes (16.80 km / 1,350 KRW)
Yeoksam [221] → Seoul Nat'l Univ. of Education [223] Gangnam direction : 2 stops at subway Line 2
Seoul Nat'l Univ. of Education [340] → Gyeongbokgung [327] Express Bus Terminal direction : 13 stops at subway Line 3
detailed map of destination (434 meters from Exit 5 of station Gyeongbokgung)
by Taxi : 39 minutes (12.87 km / 13,100 KRW)
