Highlights
- Discover the history of Gyeongbokgung Palace on a professional guided tour
- Explore the National Folk Museum and learn about the lives of the people
- See the recently restored Woldae, a public square where the king met citizens
- Cross the Yeongjegyo Bridge, designed to purify the mind before entering
- Visit the Geunjeongjeon Hall, where national ceremonies were held
Description
Begin your professional tour at the main gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace, Gwanghwamun, and the recently restored Woldae, a public square where the king once listened to his people. Learn about the restoration process and how this area regained its historical authenticity after being damaged during the Japanese occupation.
Follow the central path that the king once walked, passing the imaginary guardian Haetae and the Hongyemun gate. Cross the Geumcheon stream and Yeongjegyo bridge, designed to cleanse the mind before entering the political space, and admire the humorous expression of the guardian Cheonrok under the bridge.
Reach the Geunjeongjeon, the palace's main hall, where national ceremonies were held. Discover the scientific design of the courtyard, which reduces sunlight reflection and prevents slipping, and learn about
Continue to the king's office, Sajeongjeon, and the site of Jiphyeonjeon, where King Sejong created the the balance of power between the king and the officials in the Joseon Dynasty.
practical Hangul script to help his people. Explore the private life of the king and queen at Gangnyeongjeon and Gyotaejeon, and see how the palace's architecture reflects both official Confucian ideology and folk beliefs.
In the latter part of the tour, visit Gyeonghoeru Pavilion, a beautiful structure on a pond, and observe the framing technique that captures the outside scenery. Walk through Geoncheonggung, the site of Korea's first electric light and the tragic assassination of Empress Myeongseong, and reflect on the rise and fall of the Joseon Dynasty.
End your tour at the National Folk Museum, where you can see how the people lived during the Joseon era. Learn about the culture of food, clothing, and shelter that changed with the seasons, the scientific principles of the ondol floor heating system, and the wisdom of everyday life reflected in the rites of passage.
Includes
4-hour professional storytelling tour
Hanbok rental to make u King or Queen
Visit to Gyeongbokgung Palace
Visit to National Folk Museum
Insight into Confucian governance philosophy
Exploration of architectural and scientific features
Historical context of Japanese occupation and Korean War
Insight into royal and commoners' life
Tea or coffee during the break
Excludes
Food if u want
gratuities
Important Information
- The tour involves walking through historical sites.
Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
Photography might be restricted in certain areas.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
