Gyeonghuigung Palace

Address: Gyeonghuigung Palace site, Sajik-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Website: http://english.cha.go.kr/

Hours: Typically open Tue-Sun 9:00am-6:00pm, closed Mondays (verify current hours)

Admission: Entry fees apply and vary depending on national palace/museum administration

Gyeonghuigung is a Joseon-era palace complex located in Seoul, South Korea, historically used as a secondary royal palace. It is part of the group of major palaces associated with the capital and royal administration during the Joseon dynasty.

Visitors encounter restored halls, gates, and courtyards that reflect traditional Korean palace architecture and ceremonial spaces. The site houses exhibition spaces and displays about its function and reconstruction.

The palace served royal functions and sometimes housed members of the royal family during periods of transition; it suffered damage and partial demolition during the late 19th and early 20th centuries and has been subject to restoration efforts in the modern era.

Situated within central Seoul, the complex is close to other historic palace sites and urban districts; it is accessible by public transport within the city.

• Palace status: One of the Five Grand Palaces built and used during the Joseon dynasty as a secondary royal residence and administrative site.

Gyeonghuigung is near Seodaemun and Gwanghwamun areas in central Seoul. The closest subway stations are Gwanghwamun (Line 5) or Seodaemun (Line 5); it’s a short walk from central city bus routes.

• Arrive early to see the palace complex before the heavier midday crowds and to enjoy softer light on the many carved surfaces.
• Use an accredited guide for detailed explanations of the Joseon court layout, gates and ritual spaces.
• Wear layers - palace buildings can be cool in the morning but warm quickly when the sun hits the courtyards.