Gyeongbokgung Changing of the Guard (2026): Times, Best Spot
Gyeongbokgung changing of the guard: 10:00 and 14:00 (20 min), gate show 11:00 and 13:00, free. Deoksugung: 11:00 and 14:00, not Mondays. Where to stand.
Sightseeing
Palaces, seasonal sights and attractions in Korea: tickets, rules and timing.
Bukchon Hanok Village Hours (2026): Red Zone Curfew, Fines
Bukchon Hanok Village hours: tourists may enter the red zone (Bukchon-ro 11-gil) only 10:00–17:00, daily. Outside that, a 100,000 won fine. Zones and tips.
Hanbok Rental in Seoul (2026): Free Palace Entry Rules
Hanbok rental in Seoul: wear one and the 4 palaces and Jongmyo are free (normally 1,000–3,000 won). What counts as hanbok, closing days and hours.
Seoraksan Cable Car (2026): Tickets, Hours, Autumn Queues
Seoraksan cable car 2026: 16,000 won return, tickets on site only (no online booking). Daily hours, autumn queue tips, bus 7 / 7-1 and wind closures.
Changdeokgung Secret Garden Tickets (2026): How to Book
Changdeokgung Secret Garden tickets: online sales open 10 a.m. KST 6 days ahead, 50 online + 50 on-site per slot, ₩5,000 plus ₩3,000 palace entry.
Korea Fall Foliage 2026: Peak Dates by Mountain
Forecast peaks: Seoraksan Oct 20, Jirisan Oct 27, Naejangsan Nov 4, Hallasan’s 1100 Road Nov 6. Where leaves have turned, trail closures and what to book.