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

　大規模で古く由緒もあるのに世界遺産ではないところ。そんな先入観があったのですが行ってみたら面白い。ちょうど衛兵の交代式... more

ロッテホテルから歩いて30分くらいで着きました。町の真ん中にあるのに、とても静かで思った以上に広大な敷地でした。 無料... more

チャングムを初めとする韓流時代劇の中に居るような気分になれます。 日本との関わりも深いし、全く観光の予定を入れていない... more

明洞からほど近くにある大きな宮は 観光スポットとしては、とても気軽に行ける場所で 隅々まで見たい人には、無料の日本語... more

巨大です。 歴史に興味がある方は3時間以上は必要です。 晴れた日にはのんびり中を散歩したいですね。 朝鮮時... more