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Changdeokgung Palace

Changdeokgung Palace

99, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu

The Basics

As a well-preserved example of ancient Korean architecture, Changdeokgung Palace provides insight into the country’s history, culture, and values. The site can only be visted by guided tour—explore the complex, which was designed in accordance to Confucianpungsu principles; admire the colorful palace interior; and stroll past terraced lawns, flowering trees, and serene pavilions in the Huwon Secret Garden (separate ticket required).

Many city tours include a visit to Changdeokgung Palace, whether you want to explore Seoul on foot, by bike, or by bus. Some cultural tours include a stop at the palace along with historic sites such as Jongmyo Shrine, Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, or Gyeongbokgung Palace. Private and small-group tours are available for a personalized experience, and it’s also possible to visit the palace independently on a hop-on, hop-off bus tour.

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Full Day Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour with Lunch
Full Day Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour with Lunch
USD89.00 per adult
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CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL TOUR
Sadie was very nice and very knowledgeable! We had such a great time visiting the temples and learning about their history. Highly recommend this tour! (This tour is really only about visiting the main temples + Korean Ginseng Center + Insadong + Namdaemun Market) Expect a lot of walking! Also Happy birthday to Buddha (2023/05/27)
VERONICA_B, May 2023

Recent reviews from experiences in Seoul

Enriching experience
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Enriching experience
MariaEloisa_G, May 2023
Full Day Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour with Lunch
Tidbits about korean culture and history were really enlightening and made the tour more enjoyable and enriching. Sadie spoke very good English. And the tour was well-coordinated.
CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL TOUR
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CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL TOUR
VERONICA_B, May 2023
Full Day Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour with Lunch
Sadie was very nice and very knowledgeable! We had such a great time visiting the temples and learning about their history. Highly recommend this tour! (This tour is really only about visiting the main temples + Korean Ginseng Center + Insadong + Namdaemun Market) Expect a lot of walking! Also Happy birthday to Buddha (2023/05/27)
Royal Palace Tour fantastic
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Royal Palace Tour fantastic
Karina_g, May 2023
Full Day Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour with Lunch
The palace tour was fantastic. We saw the changing of the guard at Gyeongbokchung Palace. Our guide Yoong knew exact what to do to get the best photos. Yoong was very knowledgeable about the cultural history of Seoul and the royal family. Lunch was fantastic. Highly recommend
Palace tour , whole day
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Palace tour , whole day
Sylvia_S, May 2023
Full-Day Palace Tour in Seoul
Miel's so kind and caring. She made sure we all went back home saftely. She is very sweet. Really Had so much fun today. Thank you ❤️
Full Day Seoul tour
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Full Day Seoul tour
Randy_S, May 2023
Full Day Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour with Lunch
Wonderful experience with Mr. Young. He is an excellent informative guide. He provided us with a rich and detailed history of the palaces, as well as the country.
Perfectly organised
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Perfectly organised
Katrin_I, May 2023
Full Day Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour with Lunch
The tour was so well organised, and also very informative! We had a great time with our guide Sadie - she kindly answered all of our questions and made sure that lunch was according to our diet restrictions. We learned so much during our day tour and would love to recommend it to any traveler visiting Seoul!
Excellent tour
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Excellent tour
Kuan_W, May 2023
Full Day Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour with Lunch
Changing of the guards at the palace, the tour of the two palaces and the folklore museum. Our tour guide, Mr. Young was excellent! Highly recommend this pleasant tour.
Great tour
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Great tour
Erin_C, Mar. 2023
Seoul Morning Heritage Tour Including Changdeokgung Palace
Our tour guide, Sam, was amazing! He went out of his way to teach us and show us extra things. Turned out to be our favorite information. Sam gets 10 stars!
Amazing tour with amazing locations
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Amazing tour with amazing locations
Ryan_B, Mar. 2023
Korean Palace and Market Tour in Seoul Including Insadong and Gyeongbokgung Palace
Miel was an absolutely amazing tour guide who was extremely enthusiastic and knowledgable about every location we went to. The locations visited were very interesting and stunning locations that took my breath away. I highly recommend thia your if you are spending any time at all in the Seoul area.
Fantastic tour
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Fantastic tour
Tobias_A, Mar. 2023
Korean Palace and Market Tour in Seoul Including Insadong and Gyeongbokgung Palace
Yujeong was a fantastic tour guide! The tour felt friendly and informative. Yujeong took the time to get to know all of us and led us very well through an 8 hour tour with great enthusiasm and subject knowledge. This tour is one of our highlights of our time in Korea.
Royal Treatment
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Royal Treatment
Linda_B, May 2023
Full Day Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour with Lunch
Mr. Young spoke excellent English. The tour was excellent as well. We enjoyed the royal palaces. He brought us to a wonderful restaurant for lunch and provided some free time to enjoy a little shopping after lunch.
Excellent tour
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Excellent tour
Irene_F, May 2023
Full Day Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour with Lunch
Young was a great guide, full of information and stories. He was very organized and we enjoyed a great day. Highly recommend.
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Things to Know Before You Go

  • Changdeokgung Palace is a must-see for history buffs and culture lovers.

  • Palace visits are by organized tour only, and separate tickets are required for the Huwon Secret Garden. Several English-language tour options are available throughout the day.

  • Bring comfortable shoes for exploring the sprawling palace and gardens.

  • Visitor facilities include onsite parking and restrooms.

  • Wheelchair and stroller rentals are available.

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How to Get There

Changdeokgung Palace is set in the Jongno-gu area of Seoul. It’s possible to get there via guided tour, taxi, or public transportation. To arrive by subway, take Line 3 to Anguk Station. From there, the palace is roughly five minutes away on foot.

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When to Get There

The Korean palace is open year-round and closed Mondays. The secret garden is especially beautiful in fall, when the trees’ leaves turn shades of gold and red. In late June, the lotus pond is surrounded by colorful flowers.

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The*Pungsu-Jiri* Principle of Korean Palaces

Like other Joseon palaces, a stream runs in front of and a mountain sits behind the buildings of Changdeokgung Palace for goodpungsu-jiri—the Korean version of Chinesefeng shui. This concept layers spiritual importance on the topography of land, water, and mountains, and has been an important aspect of Korean architecture for more than 1,000 years.

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Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
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