Gyeongbokgung Palace

A palace that witnessed the birth and demise of the Joseon Dynasty over a 600-year period. Outside the walls, you can see both contemporary skyscrapers and traditional Hanok buildings, creating a surreal environment where the past and present coexist. Although most of the buildings were destroyed during the Japanese colonial period when they were used as offices for the Japanese Government-General of Korea, constant restoration efforts have brought the buildings back to their pre-colonial period appearance. Along with the performance of the Chwitadae (military band music), the changing ceremony of the gatekeeper and the guard ceremony is held, which are so popular and it is hard to get tickets during the night viewing period when many tourists can visit on time and enjoy the night view.