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Changdeokgung Palace 창덕궁

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Changdeok Palace is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage and it is the principal palace that Chosun kings have stayed the longest. The garden called 'Biwon' is the most famous place within Changdeok Palace.

Changdeokgung Palace was the principal palace for many of the Joseon Kings. It consists of governmental area, royal family private area, and the rear garden. Its rear garden was served as a resting place for the royal family members and kept as natural as possible. The most beautiful time to see the garden is during the fall when the autumn foliage is at its peak and the leaves start to fall.

Changdeok Palace gets even more beautiful so it's one of the best places to take a stroll when the weather is warm and sunny. During special holidays like Chuseok, there are many festivities to be enjoyed such as traditional music and dance performances, so be sure to check them out!

* Opening hours
- Mar~May/Sep~Nov : 9am ~ 6pm
- Jun~Aug : 9am ~ 6:30pm
- Dec~Feb : 9am ~ 5:30pm
* Last admission is 1 hour before closing

*Opening hours (Secret Garden)
Mar. ~ May/ Sept. ~ Oct : 10:00 ~ 17:30
June ~ August : 10:00 - 18:00
Nov. ~ Jan. : 10:00 - 16:30
Feb. : 10:00 - 17:00

* Guided tour in Korean - 9:30am / 11:30am / 1:30pm / 3:30pm / 4:30pm
* Guided tour in English - 10:30am / 2:30pm
* Guided tour in Japanese - 12:30pm
* Guided tour in Chinese - 4:00pm

Address

2-71 Waryong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Phone number

+82-2-762-8261

Opening Hours

Tue
09:00 ~ 18:00
Wed
09:00 ~ 18:00
Thu
09:00 ~ 18:00
Fri
09:00 ~ 18:00
Sat
09:00 ~ 18:00

Admissions

Regular Tour : Adults(3,000KRW) / Children(1,500KRW)
Tours for the Secret Garden : Adults(5,000KRW) / Children(2,500KRW)

Payment

Accepts Credit Card

Closed days

every monday

Recent reviews

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Vivian Y
I think this palace is quite similar to Gongbukgeong, but is still a very nice place to take a stroll and admire the architecture, especially in winter.
Mariesun D
Was able to visit this place during autumn and again during the last of summer and beginning of autumn. It's nice to visit the secret garden in the afternoon as the air is cool and it's nice to stroll around the garden. The scenery also clams you.
Marvi S
I went here last autumn and it's actually the last week of autumn went there just to see how it looks since it was my first time. At this palace, Secret Garden is a must see spot. Try wearing hanbok and it's free entrance.