Nice entrance to the main palace. Designated times for the changing of the guards. Lots of history behind its restoration. Nearby is a hanbok national costume rental if you want a more significant photo ops with Korean highlight.

This is an imposing gate, which serves as the entrance to Gyeonbokgung Palave in central Seoul. In the later morning and afternoon, there are colourfully dressed guards posted at the gate - the changing of the guards takes place at 9:45am and 2pm. It is free to see and a must for any visitor to Seoul.

I went to Gwanghwamun three months ago. I was wearing my black long coat which bought by doing a short-term factory job diligently and a traditional hat of Korea which borrowed from the store. it may be better that you don't borrow the hat if you don't take many pictures well because the rental fee for the hat is maybe 5000won or more than it. I didn't know how to issue it for free. but, I heard words that two Japanese said next to me, so I managed to enter. If you fit the requirements for free, issue your ticket at the counter. The place that I went difficulty is very proper for a couple talking to stroll along it. but alone may be capable of a little bit boring. Gwanghwamun may not be a good place for a person who hates walking. though, it is good for spending your time.

This is the main and largest gate of Gyeongbok Palace. We visited this on the day the palace was open and when it was closed, but forgot to visit at night. The original wooden gate was destroyed during the Korean War and this rebuilt version is made of concrete with wooden towers. The towers have a two tier roof, although it appears to be a double storeyed single room. Visiting the gate on a closure date means that it’s less crowded for photos. On an open date, it’s the place to be to watch the magnificent changing of the guards.

One of the most imposing gates in Seoul protecting Gyeongbok Palace. The most outer gate and the grandest in that palace. Most days at the time of visiting there are 3-4 changing of the guard performances (2 on the outside and 2 on the inside) they also differ in the changing style depending on which change performance you are witnessing. Check with the information or on their website for tour times. Worth the changing of the guards to see their reenacted costumes for varying guards! Walking distance from King Sejong and Admiral Yi monuments.