Changing of the Guards at Gyeongbokgung Palace

Gyeongbokgung Palace 창덕궁

Any visitor to Gyeonbokgung Palace in Seoul should try to catch the colorful Changing of the Guard ceremony.

The ceremony dates back to the 15th century and was reinstated in the 1990s.

The guards are dressed in brightly colored uniforms and carry traditional weapons as they change positions to the sound of Korean music.

The ceremony takes place every day except Tuesdays from 10 am until 3 pm at the Heungnemun Gate, just inside the main gate of the palace, close to the ticket booth.

Gyeongbokgung Palace

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Changing of the Guard

Changing of the Guard, Seoul

Seoul, like Buckingham Palace in London, has a Changing of the Guard ceremony. Seoul's Changing of the Guard takes place at Gyeongbok-gung Palace.

Guard

The Changing of the Guard ceremony takes place on the hour from 10.00-16.00 outside the main entrance with the soldiers wearing traditional uniforms. Look out for the feathers in the guard's helmets and the beautiful beads of their chin straps from their wicker helmets.

Gyeongbok-gung Palace, Seoul

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