Gyeongbokgung Palace
Go through Gwanghwamun and let the courtyards set the pace. The palace is a different experience in daylight and after dark.
Culture Seoul
Memorials, burial grounds and exhibition facilities make this a place for reflection on Korea's modern history.
Approach it as a working national cemetery and keep behaviour and photography respectful. Museum buildings have shorter hours than the grounds, and individual exhibition rooms may close for maintenance.
Practical details last checked 24 Sept 2026
210, Hyeonchung-ro (Dongjak-dong), Dongjak-gu, Seoul
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210, Hyeonchung-ro (Dongjak-dong), Dongjak-gu, Seoul
Open location in Maps (opens in a new tab)Go through Gwanghwamun and let the courtyards set the pace. The palace is a different experience in daylight and after dark.
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