Changdeokgung Palace
창덕궁
The palace of the Joseon Dynasty with a beautiful back garden that preserves the splendor of nature
The second palace of the Joseon Dynasty, which boasts a beautiful appearance in harmony with nature. The back garden was decorated with forests, trees, and ponds, and the flower garden was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in recognition of its Korean aesthetics in 1997. Visitors can tour the back garden, including Buyongji Pond, Aeryeonji Pond, and Yeongyeongdang Hall while listening to the cultural commentator's guide. The “Moonlight Tour at Changgyeonggung Palace” is available in the spring and autumn, allowing visitors to stroll around the palace's nighttime splendor under the glow of the moon.
Information
How to get there
5 min walk from Anguk Station (Subway Line 3)
Last entry: 1 hour before the closing time Operating hours for the back garden differ (Check the website.)
Admission Fee
Admission to palace buildings - Adults (over 25 years old): ₩3,000 - Under 24 years of age, over 65 years of age: Free Admission to the Backyard - Adults (19 years of age or older): ₩5,000, Students: ₩2,500 - Children under the age of six: Free
Insider Tips
Reservation (homepage)
Moonlight Journey 30,000 won per person
- Schedule varies each year (call for details)
Free docent guide tour available (see homepage)
Proof of documentation is required for free admission.
Free admission on the last Wednesday of the month