Routes South Korea SeoulJongno-gu
Royal Gyeongbokgung Palace

Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Royal Gyeongbokgung Palace

Length2.1 mi
Elev. Gain108.2 ft
Est. Steps5000

Park

Wheelchair friendly

Kid friendly

Historic site

Created by Vlad Sipetyi 👣
Introduction
Royal Gyeongbokgung Palace is a 2.1 mile (5,000-step) route located near Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea. This route has an elevation gain of about 108.2 ft and is rated as easy. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
Дворец Кёнбоккун в Сеуле - популярное место для туристов. Данный маршрут проводит через несколько ключевых точек и садов во дворце.

Gyeongbokgung

Place
Gyeongbokgung (Korean: 경복궁; Hanja: 景福宮), also known as Gyeongbokgung Palace or Gyeongbok Palace, was the main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty. Built in 1395, it is located in northern Seoul, South Korea. The largest of the Five Grand Palaces built by the Joseon dynasty, Gyeongbokgung served as the home of Kings of the Joseon dynasty, the Kings' households, as well as the government of Joseon.

Gwanghwamun

Place
Gwanghwamun (Korean: 광화문; Hanja: 光化門) is the main and largest gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace, in Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It is located at a three-way intersection at the northern end of Sejongno. As a landmark and symbol of Seoul's long history as the capital city during the Joseon Dynasty, the gate has gone through multiple periods of destruction and disrepair.

Japanese General Government Building, Seoul

Place
The Japanese General Government Building (Korean: 조선총독부 청사, Joseon-chongdokbu Cheongsa), also known as the Government-General Building and the Seoul Capitol, was a building located in Jongno District of Seoul, South Korea, from 1926 to 1996.The Government-General Building was constructed by Imperial Japan on the site of the Gyeongbokgung complex, the royal palace of the Joseon, and was the largest government building in East Asia.

National Palace Museum of Korea

Place
The National Palace Museum of Korea is a national museum of South Korea located in Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul.

Kumho Museum of Art

Place
The Kumho Museum of Art is an art museum in Seoul, South Korea.

Changseong-dong

Place
Changseong-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Jongno-gu in Seoul, South Korea. It is a legal dong (법정동 法定洞) administered under its administrative dong (행정동 行政洞), Hyoja-dong.

Daeeunamcheon Steam

Water

Heungnyemun Gate

Historical

Seojeongjeon

Historical

Geunjeongmun Gate

Historical
Route Details

Length

2.1 mi

Elev. Gain

108.2 ft

Est. Steps

5000
Created by
Vlad Sipetyi 👣
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