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Place overview
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 introduction
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
Use the original Korean address in the visitor-information card for taxi or map searches; it is kept in Korean to avoid an unverified translation.
Planning notes
Check the actual entrance on the map and confirm operation and access with the official guide before leaving.
Questions before visiting
Where is Changdeokgung Palace?
Use the original Korean address in the visitor-information card for taxi or map searches; it is kept in Korean to avoid an unverified translation. Search with the Korean name “창덕궁” and use the map button to locate the place. Show the Korean name/address card to a driver.
How can I check hours and admission 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. Last admission is 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 for a Secret Garden visit. — Use the official-information link at the top to confirm hours, fees and reservations for your visit date. The check date may differ from your travel date.
What are the reservation conditions for 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.
Gyeongbokgung Palace is a national heritage site in Jongno, Seoul, where visitors can explore the palace spaces of the Joseon dynasty by following routes through halls and courtyards. It suits travellers who want to focus on architecture and traces of palace administration.