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Changgyeonggung Palace 창경궁

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This palace is unique in that its front gate and throne hall face east while in all the other palaces face south.

Changgyeonggung Palace was originally built as 'Suganggung' by King Sejong for his retiring father, King Taejong in 1483. Later, King Seongjong renovated and enlarged the palace and renamed it to Changgyeonggung Palace.

During the Japanese colonial period, it became a park with a zoo and a botanical garden. The botanic garden built above a large pond called Chungdangji still remain today.

During special holidays like Chuseok, the palace hosts traditional games and activities for the visitors to experience and enjoy.

*Opening hours
Feb-May, Sep, Oct : 9am ~ 6pm
Jun-Aug : 9am ~ 6:30pm
Nov-Jan : 9am ~ 5:30pm
*Last admission is 1 hour before closing.
*Closed on Mondays

*Free guided tour in English available at 11am/4pm (1 hour)

*2015 May Night Tour*
May 2~14 (closed on May 11)
Time: 7~10pm (enter before 9pm)
Admission: 1,000 KRW
100 tickets available per day for foreigners at site.
You can't buy a ticket in advance. Please go to the palace asap to purchase the ticket.

Address

2-87 Waryong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Phone number

+82-2-762-4868

Admissions

Adults (19-64) 1,000 KRW

Closed days

Mondays

Recent reviews

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Alone 8.33%
DaL V
Huge palace but worth it! Great view even under the rain =)
Sung jun Y
great place to walk around in a hanbok. secret garden and the lake was really nice
Kathryn G
This palace is, like the others, beautiful and an interesting place to visit! I'd recommend doing a guided tour, as they're really interesting and a good way to make sure you see everything worthwhile!