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[Small Group Tour] Royal Palace Tour

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Offered in : English

09:00~12:30
Solo Travelers Tours
Ticket Included
Min 1 Person
Air-Conditioned Bus and Professional Guide

Pickup Options

Free Pick Up

Pick up at the meeting point.
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Hotel Pick Up

Your designated driver will pick you up at your hotel.
Please clarify you hotel's location at the next page, then we will contact you by email for the exact pick-up time.

$10

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Overview

Reservation Notice:

Clients can make reservations for tours up to 6 months in advance. For reservations beyond 6 months, please contact us directly or leave an inquiry on our website. Thank you for your understanding!

예약 안내:

홈페이지에서는 6개월 이내의 투어 예약만 가능합니다. 6개월 이후의 예약은 직접 문의하거나 홈페이지에 문의를 남겨주시기 바랍니다.


  CAUTION      * You might not be allowed to pass by the Presidential house for security reason

Course Description

Day 1

Pick Up: * Please select the pick-up location from the options above.

Pass by the famous Landmarks: City hall, Cheonggyecheon Stream and Gwanghwamun Square

Jogyesa (Temple): As the main temple as well as the district head temple of the Jogye order in Seoul, Jogyesa Temple is the center of Korean Buddhism. The temple was built in the late 14th century during the Goryeo period but was completely destroyed in a fire. It was rebuilt under the name of Gakwangsa Temple in 1910 with the effort of many respectful monks, namely Han Yong-un and Lee Hee-gwang. The temple was given a role as the head temple of Korea’s Buddhism and renamed to Tegosa Temple in 1936. In 1954, a purification drive took place to eliminate Japanese influence and revive traditional Buddhism, which established the present day Jogyesa Temple as a result.

The Royal Guard Changing Ceremony: In the Joseon dynasty, the royal guards of the palace were gatekeepers who were responsible for guarding the the main gates of Gyeongbokgung Palace as well as the main gates of the city such as Heunginjimun Gate and Sungnyemun Gate. The royal guards worked in shift duties and were in charge of opening and closing Gwanghwamun Gate. Before the royal guard system was enforced in 1469, the palace gates were protected by soldiers of the central army. The Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony held at Gyeongbokgung Palace and the Gwanghwamun area reenacts the guard-changing procedure that took place during the Joseon dynasty, along with the reproduction of costumes and weapons, based on historical records.

Gyeongbok Palace (Deoksu Palace on Tue): Gyeongbokgung Palace was built in 1395 as the official palace of the Joseon dynasty by Yi Seong-gye, the future King Taejo and founder of the new regime. Gyeongbokgung Palace is commonly referred to as the Northern Palace because of its location to the north, comparied to Changdeokgung Palace in the east and Gyeonghuigung Palace in the west. Gyeongbokgung Palace is arguably the most beautiful and is the largest of all five palaces. Many Joseon kings were crowned here. The premises were once destroyed by fire during the Imjin War (1592-1598). However, all of the palace buildings were later restored under the leadership of Heungseondaewongun during the reign of King Gojong. The assassination of Empress Myeongseong, however, resulted in Gyeongbokgung Palace losing its function as a royal palace, eventually witnessing the downfall of the Joseon dynasty. Gyeongbokgung Palace retains the original Gyeonghoeru Pavilion, a prime example of Joseon architecture, and the Hyangwonjeong Pavilion and pond.

The National Folk Museum: Located inside Gyeongbokgung Palace, the National Folk Museum of Korea presents historical artifacts that were used in the daily lives of Korean people in the past. Through the displays, visitors can learn about the domestic and agricultural lifestyles, as well as Korea’s cultural beliefs.
The National Folk Museum of Korea has three permanent exhibitions and two special exhibitions as well as a library, souvenir shop, and other subsidiary facilities.

Pass by the Prior Presidential Residence (The Blue House): The signature markings of the Presidential Residence of Cheong Wa Dae are its blue tiles on the Main Office; it is the first thing to catch one's attention upon viewing the premises. Approximately 150 thousand tiles compose the roof of the Main Office. Each tile was baked individually to make them strong enough to last for hundreds of years. The blue tiles and the smoothly curving roofline blend beautifully with Bugaksan Mountain in the backdrop.

Korean Special Products: Amethyst or Redpine or Ginseng Center

Drop Off: * Drop-off at Insadong

What's Included

Licensed Professional Tour Guide
Round-trip Transfer from Seoul
Admission Fee (Listed on the itinerary)

What's Excluded

Lunch
Anything not mentioned in details

Review

4.9 / 5