Gyeongbok Palace is the main and largest palace in Seoul. The palace was built in 1395, but was destroyed by fire during the Japanese Invasion in the 1590's. The palace was restored during the reign of King Gojong (1852-1919).
I saw the majority of the palace, but there were a few areas that I did not visit. I also have a small part of the changing of the guards ceremony at the beginning of the video.
Pictures: https://plus.google.com/photos/106518880659515557565/albums/6025109433259346961
Pictures: https://plus.google.com/photos/106518880659515557565/albums/6025109433259346961
Directions:
Line 3 Seoul Metro Gyeongbokgung Station Exit 5
Line 5 Seoul Metro Gwanghwamun Station Exit 2
Price: Adults (ages 19-64) 3000 won (about $3.00) group of 10 or more 2400 won
Children (ages 7-18) 1500 (about $1.50) group of 10 or more 1200 won
Hours: January-February, November-December: 09:00-17:00
March-May, September-October: 09:00-18:00
June-August: 09:00-18:30
* Last admission: 1 hr before closing.
Closed: Tuesday
Guided Tours: depart in front of the Information Center at Heungnyemun Gate (흥례문).
Duration: 1hr - 1hr, 30min
Tour Schedule:
English: 11:00, 13:30, 15:30
Japanese: 10:00, 12:30, 14:30
Chinese: 10:30, 13:00, 15:00
Changing of the royal guards ceremony: 10:00, 13:00, 15:00 (lasts 20 minutes)
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