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- Seoul
- Gyeongbokgung
Gyeongbokgung
The jewel of Seoul's five historic palaces, Gyeongbokgung was
built in 1395 by Lee Seong-Gye, founder of the Joseon Dynasty, who
established the city as the capital of Korea. The magnificent
rectangular palace, which now contains the National Folk Museum of
Korea, features Royal apartments and staterooms, gardens and
elegant lotus ponds. The pavilion features on the 10,000 won note.
The palace is in a process of continual restoration as new
archaeological treasures are uncovered and restored to their former
glory.
Information & Facts
Address
Admission
3, 000 won (adults 19-64 years old); 1, 500 won (children
7-18 years old)
Language
The official language is Korean.
Money
South Korea's monetary unit is the won (KRW). Currency can be
exchanged at most banks and at casinos, and travellers cheques
cashed at authorised banks and hotels. Most merchants in the cities
accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express credit cards, but
Koreans traditionally prefer cash. ATMs at banks are usually
accessible only during banking hours, and instructions on the
machines are generally only in Korean. Public ATMs at convenience
stores and subway stations are generally available 24 hours. US
Dollars are an accepted form of foreign currency and can be used as
US Dollars in the areas around the American Military bases in South
Korea.
Opening Times
Daily except Tuesdays 9am to 6pm, closes at 5pm
November to February
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