Morning in Seoul: Changing of the Guard at Gyeongbokgung Palace 👑🇰🇷
by YouTube @travels_victoria
Oct 10, 2025
📍 Highlights:
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and Korea's "Forbidden City"! As the main palace of the Joseon Dynasty, its blue-tiled roofs and red walls set against a mountain backdrop make every corner look like a scene from the drama "Dae Jang Geum" 📜
✅ Must-Do Experiences:
1️⃣ "Changing of the Guard": Traditional ceremonial performances at 10:00, 13:00, and 15:00 (Free!) 💂
2️⃣ "Gyeonghoeru Pavilion": A royal banquet hall reflected in the lake, featured on the 10,000 KRW bill 💵
🎎 Hanbok Tips:
• Many rental shops nearby offer Chinese-language services. Give it a try if you're interested!
• Free entry if you're wearing a hanbok!
🚇 Transportation Tips:
▸ Take Subway Line 3 to Gyeongbokgung Station, Exit 5
▸ Start from Gwanghwamun Square and visit the Sejong Story Museum along the way
🌟 Visitor Insights:
"Walking in a hanbok under the vividly painted eaves, I suddenly understood why Koreans love historical dramas so much! The silhouette of the palace walls at sunset feels like living history."
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must-visit for culture enthusiasts—it'll give you goosebumps!
Post by Natravel | Aug 20, 2025























