Gyeongbokgung Palace
Guenjeongjeon
Heungnyemun gate
Hyangwonjeong pond
Gyeongbokgung palace
Jojeong
Sujeongjeon
Geonsunmun gate
Yeongjegyo bridge
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Gyeongbokgung Palace: Bloody History of the Palace

1-1h
Duration: 1-1h
Provided by: Time Crossing
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Overview

Experience tragedy, and mystery, and the lives of kings and queens, in Gyeongbokgung Palace.
Through an audio drama recorded by professional voice actors, we invite you to the very scene of the incident as if you are walking through time.

The beautiful scenery of the main palace of Joseon Dynasty
Historical incidents, legends, and other behind-the-scenes stories of Gyeongbokgung Palace
An audio-drama experience at the very place where a historical event occurred
A guide dressed up as a court figure explaining Gyeongbokgung Palace
Maximized auditory experience through audio dramas recorded by professional voice actors

This tour offers an immersive journey through Gyeongbokgung Palace, blending historical facts with dramatic storytelling. Guided from the perspective of a court lady, visitors experience 500 years of Joseon history.

What's Included

  • Admission fees
  • personal audio device
  • certified tour guide (certication no. 2024-01-0391)

What's Not Included

  • Bottled water
  • insurance

Additional Information

    Ticket Information

    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking

    Tour Options

    Gyeongbokgung Palace: Bloody History of the Palace

    English
    English

    Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    Itinerary

    Stop 1
    10m

    Heungnyemun is the second gate of the three gate system of Gyeongbokgung palace.

    Admission Included
    Stop 2
    10m

    Let's listen to the behind story of Gyeongbokgung Palace, which was built as a legal palace when Joseon was founded, but was not loved by many kings of Joseon Dynasty.

    Admission Included
    Stop 3
    10m

    This is the place where Hangul, the only character in the world where the creator and the timing of creation, the purpose of creation, and the principle of creation are known, was made.

    Admission Included
    Stop 4
    10m

    Let's hear what kind of entertainment the notorious Joseon king enjoyed at this place, known as the venue for banquets.

    Admission Included
    Stop 5
    10m

    This is the living space of King of Joseon, and let's find out what the daily life of a king of Joseon was like from dawn to late at night.

    Admission Included
    Stop 6
    10m

    Let's find out what happened in the bedroom and the birth chamber of the queen, who is tasked with succeeding generations of the Joseon royal family.

    Admission Included
    Stop 7
    10m

    This concludes the story of Gyeongbokgung Palace, which shared the beginning and the end of Joseon, with the introduction of new Western cultures into Hyangwonjeong Pavilion and its nearby buildings, which was built in the late Joseon Dynasty.

    Admission Included

    Meeting Point

    Start Point

    Gyeongbokgung main ticket booth behind the Gwanghwamun gate(navigation name: Gyeongbokgung ticket booth)

    End Point

    inside of Gyeongbokgung palace

    Ticket Redemption

    NONE

    Available Languages

    English(AUDIO)
    English(GUIDE)

    Location

    Sejongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

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