The beauty of time travel: Wearing hanbok at Gyeongbokgung — let Creatrip instantly transform you into a Joseon person
軍愷 黃
5 days ago
Whenever I mention traveling to Korea, aside from fashion shopping and food tours, one image always lights up in my mind: wearing a beautiful hanbok and strolling through an ancient palace. It's not just putting on a piece of clothing, but more like a time-traveling ritual that instantly immerses you in the atmosphere of the Joseon Dynasty. And Gyeongbokgung Palace is undoubtedly the top place to experience wearing a hanbok. Today, let me share how to easily book a hanbok through Creatrip and my dreamy hanbok experience at Gyeongbokgung!
Why Gyeongbokgung? And why wear hanbok?
Gyeongbokgung is the main palace of the Joseon Dynasty and preserves Korea's most iconic traditional architectural complex. Here, whether it's the majestic Geunjeongjeon, the serene Gyeonghoeru, or the colorful Hyangwonjeong, every corner exudes a strong sense of history. Even better, the Korean government encourages people to experience traditional culture by making admission to Gyeongbokgung completely free for those wearing hanbok! That's why the area around Gyeongbokgung is filled with hanbok rental shops, making them a top destination for visitors.
Wearing hanbok, your travel photos will no longer be just ordinary 'tourist shots' but story-filled, magazine-quality portraits. The vibrant colors and elegant lines let you become the most eye-catching focus in the frame no matter where you stand. That's also why hanbok experiences are so popular in Korea: they perfectly combine cultural immersion with visual delight.
🇰🇷 Booking tips: Creatrip makes everything super easy!
There are countless hanbok shops near Gyeongbokgung; how should you choose? At this point, I highly recommend booking through Creatrip. Creatrip is a Korea travel platform designed for foreign visitors that gathers many carefully selected quality hanbok shops and often has exclusive deals.
My little tip to share: I recommend choosing a shop near Gyeongbokgung's main gate (Gwanghwamun) so after you change into hanbok you won't have to walk far to head straight to the palace, saving your energy! Also, try to book a morning time slot when there are fewer tourists and the light is softer, which is better for photos.
Photo tips: try to find corners with few signs of human activity, such as the stone walls along the side of a palace, the end of a corridor, or the light and shadow among trees. When taking photos, you can try imitating the actions of heroines in Korean dramas, like looking down, lifting a skirt slightly, or turning to glance back, to give the scene more of a story! If you’re visiting with a partner or friends, try interactive group shots for better results.
If you’re also planning a trip to Seoul and want to make your travel memories richer and more unforgettable, be sure to add the Gyeongbokgung hanbok experience to your itinerary! Don’t hesitate—open Creatrip now, browse dozens of high-quality hanbok rental shops, choose the style you love most, and book yourself a romantic journey back to the Joseon era!
