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Gyeongbokgung & Gwanghwamun: what to see and do
Wide royal courtyards backed by Bugaksan mountain, with Gwanghwamun Square and broad avenues just outside the gate.
Known for
- Gyeongbokgung, the largest of Seoul's five palaces
- Gwanghwamun Gate and the King Sejong statue on the square
- Geunjeongjeon throne hall and Gyeonghoeru Pavilion
What to do
Enter through Gwanghwamun, cross the courtyards to the lake pavilion of Gyeonghoeru, and see the National Folk Museum inside the grounds. Finish on Gwanghwamun Square.
Tip: Visitors in hanbok enter the palace free, and rental shops are nearby. The palace closes one weekday, so check first.
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