๐ Changdeokgung Palace
Seoul ยท Jongno-gu ยท History / K-Culture
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A UNESCO World Heritage palace of the Joseon dynasty, known for blending into its natural setting, with the Huwon (Secret Garden) behind it.
01. Essential InformationHours, closed days, admission, access and visit time
- Opening hours
- FebruaryโMay and SeptemberโOctober 09:00โ18:00; JuneโAugust 09:00โ18:30; NovemberโJanuary 09:00โ17:30. Last entry is 1 hour before closing.
- Closed days
- Mondays (the closure moves if Monday is a public holiday).
- Admission
- The palace costs about KRW 3,000. The Huwon (Secret Garden) is a separate ticket of about KRW 5,000 for adults and KRW 2,500 for ages 7 to 18.
- Area
- Seoul, Jongno-gu
- How to get there
- Anguk Station (Line 3, Exit 3)
- Time needed
- About 2โ3 hours
Hours, prices and closing days change and listings often disagree. Confirm on the official page before you go.
02. About this placeWhat it is and why people visit
A UNESCO World Heritage palace of the Joseon dynasty, known for blending into its natural setting, with the Huwon (Secret Garden) behind it.
03. Highlights & Things to SeeThe main sights and experiences
- Recommended: A guided walk through the Huwon (Secret Garden)
05. Travel TipsGood to know before you go
- The Huwon is a restricted area. You enter with a guide at set times, with limited places per session. Booking ahead is recommended.
- You need a palace ticket as well as the garden ticket.
06. How to Get There & NearbyDirections from where you are, and places close by
Anguk Station (Line 3, Exit 3).
Nearby attractions
- Bukchon Hanok Village ยท 0.5 km away
- Unhyeongung Royal Residence ยท 0.8 km away
- Jongmyo Shrine ยท 0.8 km away
07. Official Information & UpdatesOfficial pages, notices and the date we checked
Information checked: 2026-10-24. Details come from VISITKOREA, Visit Seoul, Visit Busan, Visit Jeju and the official pages of each place. We could not confirm every detail for every place, so please check the official page for the latest notices.