Gyeongbokgung Palace Tour: 景福宮

By TAIHO KIM

Gyeongbokgung 景福宮, meaning 'the palace greatly blessed by heaven, represents all the palaces of Joseon Dynasty. Gyeongbokgung Palace was designed based on the traditional palace architectural principles 周禮考工記 and reflects the founding ideology 民本 and governing philosophy 德治 of the Joseon dynasty. Gyeongbokgung Palace preserves 500 years of Joseon history, and every building shows off the beauty of traditional Korean architecture in harmony with nature.

As you enter the beautiful palace, you're greeted by majestic gates, stunning pavilions, and meticulously landscaped gardens. The royal residences give visitors a glimpse of how the royal family used to live. According to the Korea Heritage Service, the number of tourists visiting the major palaces and royal tombs of the Joseon Dynasty in 2024 reached 13 million, the highest ever. In particular, the number of foreign tourists exceeded 3 million, accounting for 23% of all tourists.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F8J64PBX
• ISBN13: 9798283288680
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"