Heritage Experiences

Hanbok Rental Experience at Seoul Gyeongbokgung Palace

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Visitors in traditional Hanbok attire at Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul, experiencing Korean culture.

Don the traditional hanbok worn during celebrations and get classic hairstyling done. Explore the Gyeongbokgung Palace and the gardens of the Changdeok Palace.

Highlights

Dress in traditional Korean clothing (hanbok) and get your hair done in a classic braid or bun with this experience.
Choose from over 500 hanbok styles at the Hanboknam store and rent matching accessories.
Tour the Changdeok Palace and the grand Gyeongbokgung Palace, the most well-preserved of the five remaining royal Joseon palaces.
Take pictures in the film- and TV show-themed “self-studios” and recreate your favorite K-drama moments with your friends and family.
Choose the duration of your experience ranging from either 4 hours or a full day experience.
Fun Fact: "Gyeongbokgung" means "Palace Greatly Blessed by Heaven." The palace was built 3 years after King Taejo founded the Joseon Dynasty in 1394.

Inclusions

1.5 /2.5/4-hour/1-day hanbok rental (based on option selected)
Themed/traditional hanbok (based on option selected)
Basic hairstyling
Inner skirt
Lockers

Exclusions

Bag (purchase on site)
Corsage (purchase on site)
Shoes (purchase on site)
Hair accessories
Make-up service
Photography fees

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Your experience

Make all your historical K-drama scenes come alive as you dress in a traditional hanbok and tour Seoul’s most impressive historical monuments. Worn during semi-formal and formal events hanboks are characterized by bright colors and simple lines. The traditional clothing dates back to the Joseon period. It recently regained popularity, with many locals and foreigners dressing up in hanboks to take pictures as they explore Seoul.

Pick out Your Hanbok

Visit the Gyeongbokgung store in Hanboknam, which has over 500 hanbok styles. Choose from among royal hanboks or military attire from the imperial era. You can also dress up in traditional wedding hanboks with your significant other. Enjoy the experience of the staff braiding a Daenggi into your hair or pulling it into a royal updo. Click photos at the self-studios, where you can pick from different movie and television sets as the background.

Visit the Royal Joseon Palaces

Stroll in the grounds of the grand Gyeongbokgung Palace, the most well-preserved of the five remaining royal Joseon palaces. Take photos with your friends and family to capture the royal feel of the experience. Explore the garden of Changdeok Palace and enjoy the maple leaves fluttering down in the fall.

The Gyeongbokgung Palace Hanbok Rental Experience is the perfect place to recreate your favorite K-drama scenes and enjoy a part of Korean history. Dress up with your friends and family, making this experience unique and magical. Choose the duration of your experience starting from 1.5 hours to a full-day experience.

Know Before You Go

Important Information

Available sizes for women are XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL.
Available sizes for men are S, M, L, XXL.
You have 30 minutes to choose your hanbok and you can try up to 2 sets of hanboks.
Your total amount will be calculated according to the duration of your rental and the type of Hanbok and accessories you have selected.
Be sure to return the Hanbok and accessories before the closing of the shop if you book a one-day rental.
Hanbok is available for infants older than 12 months.