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Gyeongbokgung Palace

Audio guide Gyeongbokgung Palace in English

In this audio guide, Emily Thompson takes you through Gyeongbokgung Palace telling the story as you walk. In your accent, no need to read signs — just let your eyes take in what's in front of you.

What you'll hear inside Gyeongbokgung Palace:

  • 1
    Heungnyemun Gate

    Heungnyemun, meaning 'Gate of the Exaltation of Rites' or 'Gate of Flourishing Virtue', serves as the second major gateway to Gyeongbokgung Palace and the principal entrance to the inner court.

  • 2
    Sinmun Gate

    Sinmun, meaning "Gate of Divine Power", serves as the northern gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, positioned opposite the main Gwanghwamun entrance.

  • 3
    Geunjeong Gate

    Geunjeongmun Gate, meaning "Gate of Diligent Government", is the final entrance to the courtyard of Geunjeongjeon, the throne hall and most sacred, powerful space in the palace.

  • 4
    Gyeonghoeru Pavilion

    Gyeonghoeru, meaning 'pavilion of joyous gatherings', is one of the largest surviving wooden structures from the Joseon era.

  • 5
    Hall of Supreme Justice Geunjeongjeon

    Geunjeongjeon was the throne hall of Gyeongbokgung Palace and remains the most significant structure within the complex.

  • 6
    Hyangwonjeong Pavilion

    Hyangwonjeong, whose name translates as 'Pavilion of the Distant Fragrance', is a striking hexagonal structure perched on a small artificial island within a lotus pond in the northern section of…

  • 7
    Pabellón Sajeongjeon

    Sajeongjeon, whose name translates as "Hall of Reflective Governance", served as the king's official office and working quarters within Gyeongbokgung Palace.

  • 8
    Hall of Teachings of Principles

    Gangnyeongjeon is the king's private residence within the Gyeongbokgung Palace complex in Seoul.

  • 9
    Gyotaejeon

    Gyotaejeon served as the queen's private quarters within Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul.

  • 10
    Salón Jagyeongjeon

    Jagyeongjeon served as the residence of the queen dowager within Gyeongbokgung Palace.

  • 11
    Gyeongbokgung Palace

    Geoncheonggung, meaning "Palace of Heavenly Purity", is a private royal residence built in 1873 on the orders of King Gojong.

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161 Sajik-ro, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Opening hoursMonday: 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
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