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Changdeokgung Palace

Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Changdeokgung Palace
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What Is This Place?

Changdeokgung Palace is a Joseon palace in Seoul and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It suits visitors who want to see palace halls together with a palace layout that uses the natural terrain.

Excerpt from the Official Description

Changdeokgung Palace was the second site in Seoul to be inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List.

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Distinguishing palace halls from the Secret Garden

Changdeokgung Palace is a Joseon palace inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Palace-hall visits and Secret Garden visits have separate visit areas, tickets, and entry arrangements, so they must not be assumed to be covered by one ticket or a self-guided visit.

Palace-hall tickets and restricted Secret Garden visits

Palace-hall admission is KRW 3,000 for adults and Secret Garden admission is KRW 5,000 for adults; a palace-hall ticket is also required for a Secret Garden visit. The Secret Garden has timed, capacity-limited visits, so check the conditions for online booking and on-site purchase.

Location

To get to Changdeokgung Palace, look up the address 03072 서울 종로구 율곡로 99 (와룡동, 창덕궁) on the map. Check that both the place name and address match.

What to Know Before Visiting

Find the actual entrance on the map, and check official information before departure for operating status and entry conditions.

Questions Before Visiting

Where is Changdeokgung Palace?

The recorded address is 03072 서울 종로구 율곡로 99 (와룡동, 창덕궁). Compare the name and address on a map to choose your actual arrival point. The Korean name to search on the map is “창덕궁”. Use the map button to check the location and show the Korean name and address card to the driver.

How can I check opening hours and admission fees for Changdeokgung Palace?

Opening hours: February~May and September~October 09:00~18:00, June~August 09:00~18:30, November~January 09:00~17:30, with last admission one hour before closing in each period. · Admission: Adult palace hall admission is KRW 3,000 and adult Secret Garden admission is KRW 5,000; a palace hall ticket is also required to visit the Secret Garden. — Check the official place information above for opening hours, fees and reservation conditions on your visit date. The record check date may differ from your visit date.

What are the reservation conditions before visiting Changdeokgung Palace?

Palace-hall admission is KRW 3,000 for adults and Secret Garden admission is KRW 5,000 for adults; a palace-hall ticket is also required for a Secret Garden visit. The Secret Garden has timed, capacity-limited visits, so check the conditions for online booking and on-site purchase.

Seoul Itineraries Including This Place

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