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Changdeokgung Palace
2-1 Waryong-dong, Seoul, South Korea
+82 (0)2 762 8262
site: Changdeokgung Palace
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  • rlrpaton
    rlrpaton said

    … this craziness, I did manage to see and do a fair amount:Toured Changdeokgung Palace… continue reading »

  • Marc & Rose
    Marc & Rose said

    … was the Changdeokgung Palace next door. We were only able to visit this palace on a tour, so for one and a half hours we… continue reading »

  • Adro&Sean
    Adro&Sean said

    … Palace and then headed to the UNESCO heritage site that is Changdeokgung Palace.  W7000 pp got… continue reading »

  • The Brothers Ricig
    The Brothers Ricig said

    … overcast, so we check out Changdeokgung Palace and take a required guided tour.  Not too bad.  We… continue reading »

  • MsPati s Adventures
    MsPati s Adventures said

    … included: Namsan Seoul Tower, Changdeokgung Palace, Gyeongbokgung Palace, and the War Memorial of Korea… continue reading »

More information on Changdeokgung Palace

Built in 1405 by King Taejong, Changdok is the best preserved of all of Seoul's palaces. It has its own unique architectural beauty and is divided into four main components: Central Palace, Piwon (known as the secret garden), Naksonjae, and Sonwonjon Hall. The beautiful surroundings, including a pond in harmony with the old palace buildings, provide a serene and cozy atmosphere for all to enjoy.

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Directions

Anguk Station-Line 3

Area

Jongno-gu

Hours

Although the palace is open 9am-5pm Tues-Sat, you can only enter as part of a tour. Ongnyucheon tour: Apr-Nov 10am, 1pm, and 2pm. Tour of the Nakseonjae buildings: Apr-Nov 10:20am and 4pm. English-language tours Tues-Wed and Fri-Sat 11:30am, 1:30pm, and 3:30pm. Tours last 80 min

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