My 1 of Korean friends told me that the palaces are all build with science and all paintings have great meaning. Even a stone locates with science and even a line in painting means the life. I visited again the palaces and then I touched deeply. Most things what I saw, where I visited are always have meaning of life.... more

I have to agree with one of the other reviewers who said, "If you've seen one palace, you've seen them all." I lived in Seoul and visited several of them, and, although I believe this is the only one that costs money, it is also the best one. I would highly recommend a visit to anyone who is in town.... more

this palace probably presents the image of Korean history, culture, palaces stuff, but think again to bring teenagers to this place. this was the first place I visited during my visit to Seoul and all I could say is 'errrr.. can we go somewhere else?' this place is fantastic for enthusiastic people who's interested in Korean history, etc. but for... more

My family and I decided to see one palace while in Seoul and Gyeongbokgung Palace was a good representation of traditional Korean design & architecture. The gardens were ok, nothing spectacular, and the hordes of screaming school children detracted from any serenity which might be found there. I would not recommend the audio-guide unless you can't make the guided tour.... more

Sure you can get caught amongst mobs of school kids, but this palace has ample courtyards and angles where you'd feel like the only person there. Having been destroyed several times the historical integrity of the palace may be questionable but it is a beautiful oasis away from the hustle and bustle of modern Seoul. There are a lot of... more

I had the opportunity last week to visit Gyeongbokgung (or Kyungbokgung) with some of my Korean students who gave me a guided tour. The buildings are gorgeous and the restored paintwork on the eaves of buildings are stunning. It is much smaller than Changdukgung but just as beautiful. We saw the changing of the guard at Gyeongbokgung. Also, the Museum... more

韓国の歴史ドラマを見ていたら歴史に興味が出てきたので行ってきました。 やはり世界遺産なので韓国客や地元の学生の社会見学... more

歴史を感じる建物です。本当に王宮です。 石畳がガタガタで、静かに歩くようにと配慮されているとガイドさんから聞きました。... more

　五大宮殿の１つで、李王朝の正殿である。メイン通りの世宗通りを北に向かうと、途中に韓国の英雄「李舜臣」将軍の像があり、通... more