Gyeongbokgung
The first royal palace of the Joseon dynasty, established in 1395 in the heart of Seoul. Its throne hall and lakeside pavilion are among the best known sights in Korea, and a changing of the guard ceremony is performed at the main gate.
- Where
- Seoul, South Korea
- Grade
- Well known
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site, plus 1 for its grade
- Coordinates
- 37.5799, 126.9768
Get the Gyeongbokgung stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Gyeongbokgung. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Seoul volume with your photos and a note.
Near Gyeongbokgung
National Folk Museum of Korea 0.3 km
A national museum on the grounds of Gyeongbokgung in Seoul. Its exhibitions follow everyday Korean life through the seasons and the life cycle, and a small outdoor area is lined with replicas of traditional buildings.
National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art 0.3 km
A contemporary art museum with four branches, the main one set in parkland at Gwacheon south of Seoul. The others are in Deoksugung, central Seoul and Cheongju. It was established in 1969 and shows Korean and international modern art.
Gwanghwamun 0.4 km
The main southern gate of Gyeongbokgung, standing at the north end of Sejong-daero in central Seoul. It was first built in 1395, and the current gate is a reconstruction. Guards in Joseon style costume stand watch in front of it.
Bukchon Hanok Village 0.7 km
A residential neighbourhood in Jongno District, Seoul, set between the palaces of Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung. It is lined with restored traditional Korean houses called hanok, many still lived in, with tiled roofs and narrow sloping lanes.
Cheong Wa Dae 0.8 km
Also called the Blue House, this is the former presidential office and residence in Seoul, set below Bugaksan behind Gyeongbokgung. Named for its blue roof tiles, it was opened to the public in 2022 and can now be toured on foot.
Gwanghwamun Plaza 0.8 km
A broad public square on Sejong-daero in front of Gyeongbokgung. It holds statues of Admiral Yi Sun-sin and King Sejong the Great, and it is a regular gathering place for festivals, marches and open air events.
Jogyesa 0.8 km
The chief temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, in central Seoul. Its building dates to the late 14th century, and it became the order's head temple in 1936. Lantern displays for Buddha's birthday fill its courtyard each spring.
Insa-dong 1.1 km
A neighbourhood in Jongno District, Seoul, centred on the main street Insadong-gil and the alleys that branch off it. It is known for galleries, antique and craft shops, and traditional tea houses.
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Questions
Where is Gyeongbokgung?
Gyeongbokgung is in Seoul, South Korea. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are National Folk Museum of Korea (0.3 km), National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (0.3 km), Gwanghwamun (0.4 km).
How do I get the Gyeongbokgung stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Gyeongbokgung and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Seoul volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Gyeongbokgung before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Seoul volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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