🏯 Gyeongbokgung Palace

Seoul, South Korea

Best time: April for blossoms and October for autumn leaves

The main palace of the Joseon dynasty, set against Bugaksan mountain, best known for Geunjeongjeon throne hall and the Gyeonghoeru pavilion reflected in its pond. Visitors wearing hanbok get in free.

Good to know

• The royal guard changing ceremony takes place at Gwanghwamun at 10 am and 2 pm.
• Closed on Tuesdays; hanbok rental shops line the streets nearby.