[2024 Seoul Attraction] Travel Guide for Changdeokgung (Updated Nov)
No.10 of Fall Viewing Attractions in South Korea
Palaces
Historical Architectures
Address:
99 Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Opening times:
Open today at 9:00-17:00Opening Soon
Recommended sightseeing time:
1-2 hours
Phone:
+82 2-762-8261
World Heritage Site Changdeokgung Palace and Secret garden (shhhh!)
Changgyeonggung and Changdeokgung Palaces and Secret garden will be free entrance if you wear a traditional hanbok (which you surely should cause I think I enjoyed hanbok experience more than the palaces themselves,.. girls be girls I guess!)
The place is massive and can easily take a few hours to explore. This complex is much less crowded than Gyeongbokgung Palace, so it is much more pleasant to my liking (architecture wise if you aren't an anthropologist or historian - you'll see very little difference).
It is said online that Secret Garden is by reservation only but lady at the entrance just waved us in once she saw us in hanboks.
There is a vending machine for drinks at one place but Id recommend to take some water and even snacks with you.
Tip: these palaces and Secret Garden are closed on Monday!
Id say this one will be my first choice to what palace to visit in Seoul.
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Gitana Marina
Visit Seoul in the Spring
Visiting Seoul in the spring was a magical experience. The city was covered in blooming flowers, especially cherry blossoms, which added a special beauty to the streets and parks.
The atmosphere was refreshing, and walking through Cheonggyecheon Park, where flowers were blooming everywhere, was delightful. Various events and festivals were held to welcome the spring.
I also visited Changdeokgung Palace, which was even more enchanting this season. The scenery around the palace was stunning and added a romantic touch to the visit.
Tasting fresh seasonal dishes was a delicious experience of Korean cuisine.
Visit Seoul in the spring to enjoy the natural beauty and festive atmosphere. It's an unforgettable experience! 🌸🌼
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Beautiful Spot for spending time Seoul 🇰🇷🌸
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Changde Palace is one of the five major palaces in South Korea and is also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is located near the center of Seoul and is known as a masterpiece of ancient Korean architecture . Changde Palace is famous for its exquisite garden landscape, characterized by an architectural style that blends with the surrounding natural environment. It was once the administrative center and residence of the Joseon Dynasty, including the palace, 👸queen's palace, storage room, and temple. It is worth mentioning that there is a backyard called Biwon in Changde Palace, which is praised as one of the most beautiful palace gardens in Asia.
Besides cherry blossoms 🌸 Seoul is famous of its parks and landscape Flowers bloom from Mid march and last till late April.
📍Changdeokgung Seoul , South Korea.
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Changdeokgung's Secret Garden scenery
With the arrival of the fall, one of the places that many look forward to is Seoul's old palaces! »
As the scorching summer has finally come to an end, the tinting autumn colors of the palaces radiate as their beauty stands out even more through peace and serenity of the area!
While strolling throughout the palaces, you may get curious and come to imagine how palace life used to be.
The main five remaining Joseon Dynasty Palaces located in Seoul include Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace, Deoksugung Palace (Gyeongwungung), and Gyeonghuigung Palace (Gyeongdeokgung).
You also wouldn't want to miss out on
Changdeokgung's Secret Garden scenery from all of the palace locations, highly recommended for visits in the fall.
In 2024, I wish to visit this place again.
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KimPS
Palace famous for secret garden during autumn
Changdeokgung Secret Garden course -guided tour is required ,ticket can be purchased from its official website with allocated time slot.It is notorious for its unassuming beauty! Entrance of 10,000won would grant you access to all parts of the palace including the secret garden. It was a little dampening that the fall weather is somethings gloomy so the secret garden in my photo doesnt looks as alluring but the rest of areas are stunning especially the glass house looking which is known as the Great Glass House.( Looking like the crystal palace) This is actually the country’s first Victorian style greenhouse. Outside the greenhouse courtyard features a labyrinth style garden of neatly trimmed boxwood, that is so beautiful
The palace even though is smaller than gyeongbokgung it is still quite big imo that you require a few hours to fully immerse in it and walking the different areas!
Funfact: If you wear a hanbok you can enter the palace for free
Important notice: It is closed every Monday
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travelismysoul
🍁 Seoul Beautiful in Fall 🍁
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We visited Changdeokgung Palace and its secret garden as it is well known for catching one of the most beautiful foliage in South Korea. The colours and the traditional architectures made it absolutely stunning. We spent around half a day taking leisure strolls and beautiful pictures in the palace compound. Absolutely a must visit if you are travelling to Seoul in the autumn!
Getting there:
🚇 Ten minutes on foot from exit 6 of Jongro3ga station(line 1,3,5), five minutes on foot from exit 3 of Ahngook station(line3)
🚌 Use bus numbers below and get off at Changdeokgung Palace bus stop.(5 min. walk from the bus stop)
🚗 03072 Yulgok-ro 99 Jongno-gu, Seoul Republic of Korea TEL.
Natventure
SECRET GARDEN
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📍 changdeokgung palace secret garden
It is a must go if you visit seoul. This palace is famous for secret garden. There is additional entrance fee to enter the garden and there is usually a tour guşde that explains you the place. This place also made home to many Kdramas. The scenery is beautiful. I recommend you to also rent hanbok there are many rental places near the area and take amazing pictures. #secretgarden #kdrama #kdramafilmlocation
Yeld
Early Catch
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I planned to visit Changdeokgung Palace early morning and I am happy I did. Early morning these sights are beautiful. Not yet crowded, you can admired it's architecture design and beautiful carvings. The pigeons on the ground were a plus. Lovely to them. I have spent a lot of hours here because I admired its intricate designs from the gates, to its roof tiles and to its buildings.
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🇰🇷Changdeokgung Palace
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Changdeokgung Palace is a historical palace located in the heart of Seoul. It was built during the Joseon Dynasty and is considered one of the most well-preserved palaces in the country.
We had a guided tour to bring us around the vast palace complex, which includes numerous halls, gardens, and pavilions. The guide provided very informative guidance, which gave us a glimpse into Korean history and culture.
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charlini
Changdeokgung Palace - Seoul, South Korea
The Changdeokgung Palace is located 30mins away by train from Seoul’s train station. It is one of the 5 Grand Palaces built during the Joseon Dynasty. The palace is quite expansive and gives a glimpse into the space that some of the royals from the Joseon dynasty lived in. There is a small entry fee into the palace complex. There is also a ‘Secret Garden’ which can be entered with a tour.
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KennyL
Catch some history at Changdeokgung
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Changdeok Palace is one of the five great palaces in Seoul. To get there, take exit 3 at Anguk station and after about a 5 minute walk you’ll start seeing signs for this amazing spot. A UNESCO world heritage site, you can see many beautifully painted palace buildings, but make sure to book early if you visit in autumn as tickets sell out quickly!
HereComesTheSun
Secret Garden 🪴
Since Gyeongbokgung is too mainstream, let me bring you to Changdeokgung this time. Its not just a palace, they also have secret garden at the backyard. It is so big, beautiful and less people because most people go to the main palace only and didn't know about their garden. The normal entrance ticket is 3,000₩ but if you want to go to garden, you need to book online (which is usually sold out fast) because of limited slot. They also have separate entrance for the garden. So please read the map carefully. Recommend to go during autumn for more aesthetic photos.
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xonochuxo
⛩️ Experience SEOUL 🇰🇷 Palace ⛩️ 🌟
There are five 5️⃣ Joseon Royal Palaces in Seoul🇰🇷 – Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung, Gyeonghuigung, and Deoksugung. We visited only the first two .Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung are the biggest and arguably the most beautiful of the five.And you can rent a hanbok there.
TIPS: If you plan on visiting multiple palaces,then you may want to invest in an Integrated Palace Ticket.
Suggested Length of Visit: 1-3 hrs per palace
Admission: KRW 1,000-3,000 per palace.#seoulkorea #mytripvlog #awesomepic #koreatrip #koreandrama
Ban Mohamed
Changdeokgung Palace - UNESCO World Heritage
Getting There - Public Transportation: Bus and Subway. It takes less than 30 minutes from Seoul City Hall.
Attractions - The Secret Garden behind the inner hall with beautiful views of yellow, and red leaves in Autumn. Buyongjeong Pavilion, Buyongji Pond, Juhamnu Pavilion, Eosumun Gate, Yeonghwadang Hall, Bullomun Gate, Aeryeonjeong Pavilion, and Yeongyeongdang Hall are also the spot attractions.
Hotels - The Place Seoul (traditional Korean-style guesthouse)
Food & Restaurants - Cafe and Korean BBQ
Shopping - Korean Rice Cake, Korean Tradition Costume, and Korean Tradition Accessories with many patterns.#
FleetingTravel
Amazing Palace in the heart of Seoul 🍂
#fallingforfall
Pictures speak louder than words ✌️
How to get there: Jongno 3-station metro
What’s to see: beautiful Korean palace, history and nice details
Time needed: 2h
What to look for: beautiful colors, especially in fall or early winter
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AndyM8
🤩Awesome Night Walk at Changdeokgung Palace
Changdeokgung, also known as Changdeokgung Palace or Changdeok Palace, is located within a large park in Seoul, South Korea. It is one of the "Five Grand Palaces" built by the kings of the Joseon Dynasty.
Changdeokgung Palace was built by King Taejong in 1405.
Changdeokgung Palace is the second UNESCO World Heritage Site in Seoul. It was selected as a representative palace for its notable beauty in the history of palace architecture in East Asia and for its excellent arrangement with the surrounding naturalenvironment.
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Mangotree
Beautiful Autumn 🍂 Foliage in the palace
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🗺️📍Anguk Station (line3, exit 3), around 6 min walk.
The Changdeokgung Palace is one of the most well-preserved royal palaces from the Joseon Dynasty.
It was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage in 1997 and regarded as a Korean palace architecture masterpiece with buildings in perfect harmony with nature.
My favourite part of the whole palace was the Secre Garden. There are many beautiful and well-preserved pavilion so that you can take it slow and immerse yourself in the nature. The whole compound is huge. So do wear comfortable shoes to walk around and enjoy the beautiful garden here.
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Autumn at Changdeokgung
As autumn is approaching it is time to view the change of colors of leaves across the city at some mesmerizing locations. Changdeokgung offers a stunning view of autumn colors during the season besides other palaces. Be sure to make a visit here during autumn, best time to view the colors in Seoul is end October till mid November.
johnswj90
Flowers 🌸 blending in with the serene Changdeokgung Palace.
You can see flowers in harmony with a serene palace at Changdeokgung Palace.
Did you know that Changdeokgung Palace, registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is also a famous spot to enjoy cherry blossoms? 🙂 The flowers that bloom with our palace, not only cherry blossoms but also forsythias, magnolias, and azaleas, make it even more charming.✨✨
Even without flowers, Changdeokgung Palace overflows with its own unique appeal. We highly recommend visiting at least once. :)
Address: 99 Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Operating Hours: Nov-Jan 09:00-17:30 / Jun-Aug 09:00-18:30 / Feb-May, Sep-Oct 09:00-18:00
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In front of the pink popcorn, there is the 'Changdeokgung' with wavy lines. 🍿🏯
From the picture, I can almost smell the flowers...😝
🌸Seoul's Must-Visit Spring Flower Spot🌸
The air is filled with the sweet fragrance of spring at Changdeokgung Palace!
The harmonious bloom of various flowers such as Hongmaehwa, Jindallae, and Acacia will take your breath away. 😆
Take a perfect springtime shot in front of the pink popcorn and enjoy the sweet aroma.📸
📍Address: 99 Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
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중구
พระราชวังชางด๊อกกุง (Changdeokgung Palace)
Wow! I have never heard of this place. It's almost better than the grand palace. Great palace in Seoul. A real pleasant visit. Beautiful buildings. Less crowded. I would definitely recommend here. It also has a secret garden and another royal residence next door. So three places to visit.
This might be the best palace in Seoul. You have to go to the Secret Garden inside to fully experience the palace.
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苏安
#changdeokgungpalace was the second royal villa built following the construction of Gyeongbukgung Palace in 1405. It was the principal palace for many kings of the Joseon Dynasty, and is the most well-preserved of the five remaining royal Joseon palaces #seoul
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Vince Tan
These beautiful dress is korean national dress hanbok.
When you wear hanbok all the palaces are free to enter. I liked it a lot. And this dress gave me that feeling like I am princess of ancient Korea.
I love traveling because it makes me WHO I AM.
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Khaiddd
Hanbok experience | Hanfu dressing how to shoot, the girl chooses clothes to enter the palace
came to Korea a lot back, the hanbok experience is indeed the first time.
A Changdeokgung dress up look~
The palace in light and shadow has magic.
One day in Changdeokgung Palace
Little_Round_Circle.
Dunhua Gate is a two-story gate and the entrance to Changdeokgung Palace. It used to be the palace before. When the It was the appearance of the year. The building is also very complete. As tourists are pouring into Gyeongbokgung Palace, it is quiet and comfortable.
Every time there is a punctuality, there will be a tour guide outside the door asking visitors to explain the story of each palace. Chinese tour guides will also have, but maybe one or two times a day. The first time I came was followed by an English tour guide. The tour guide would like visitors to introduce the role of each palace, history, celebrities.
Most of the Korean culture of that year was inherited from China. For Chinese tourists, even if they don't listen to the explanation, it is easy to understand the quaint palace from the appearance or the text.
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Merlin Lam
How to spend 10 days in Seoul
🗺️🗺️ [Itinerary]
Day 1:Myeong-dong-
Day 2:Gyeongbokgung Palace-Bukchon Hanok Village
Day 3:National Museum of Korea-Changdeokgung
Day 4:Lotte World Adventure-Lotte World Tower
Day 5:Hyundai Department Store(Sinchon Store)-Itaewon-dong-Seoul Sky Observatory-COEX Aquarium
Day 6:Seoul Forest Park-Yeouido Hangang Park
Day 7:Namsan Mountain Park-Namsan Cable Car
Day 8:BUTTER-Gotomall Underground Shopping Mall
Day 9:Starfield Library-Ikseondong Hanok Village-
Day 10:
📍📍 [Must-Visit Attractions]
1.Myeong-dong
2.Gyeongbokgung Palace
3.Bukchon Hanok Village
4.National Museum of Korea
5.Changdeokgung
6.Lotte World Adventure
7.Lotte World Tower
8.Hyundai Department Store(Sinchon Store)
9.Itaewon-dong
10.Seoul Sky Observatory
11.COEX Aquarium
12.Seoul Forest Park
13.Yeouido Hangang Park
14.Namsan Mountain Park
15.Namsan Cable Car
16.BUTTER
17.Gotomall Underground Shopping Mall
18.Starfield Library
19.Ikseondong Hanok Village
🥘🥘 [Must-Try Food]
🏠🏠 [Nine Tree Hotel Myeong Dong, L7 Hotel Myeong DongDay 1:
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To experience South Korea’s culture and history🇰🇷👫
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Changdeokgung, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Seoul, is a remarkable destination to experience South Korea’s culture and history. Built during the Joseon Dynasty, this beautifully preserved palace showcases traditional Korean architecture and design. The highlight is the Secret Garden (Huwon), a tranquil retreat once reserved for royalty, featuring picturesque pavilions, ponds, and lush greenery. Walking through the palace grounds, visitors can admire the harmony between nature and structure, a hallmark of Korean aesthetics. Guided tours provide fascinating insights into the lives of the royals who resided here. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or seeking a serene escape, Changdeokgung offers an enriching and unforgettable journey into Korea’s past.
NeverStopExploring
I visited Changdeokgung Palace in Seoul!!
Changdeokgung Palace (창덕궁 / Changdeokgung) is a historic palace located in Seoul, the capital city of South Korea. It is one of the Five Grand Palaces built during the Joseon Dynasty. Due to its beautiful architecture and harmony with nature, Changdeokgung was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. The garden known as 'Huwon' (also called the Secret Garden) is particularly famous, showcasing the traditional beauty of Korean palace and garden design.
Main Features
1. History
Changdeokgung was constructed in 1405 by King Taejong, the third king of the Joseon Dynasty. When Gyeongbokgung, the main palace, was destroyed by fire, Changdeokgung became the central palace of the dynasty and served as the royal residence and political center until the 19th century.
2. Architecture and Design
Changdeokgung is known for its design that utilizes the natural terrain. The palace is situated in the center of the grounds, with a vast garden behind it. The main buildings of the palace include Injeongjeon Hall, the main hall, and Seonjeongjeon Hall, the king's residence.
3. Huwon (Secret Garden)
Located to the north of the palace, Huwon is a royal garden featuring ponds, pavilions, and trees. The garden is designed to maximize the natural landscape while minimizing artificial structures. Visitors can enjoy the seasonal scenery while walking along the paths.
4. UNESCO World Heritage Site
Changdeokgung was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997 for its outstanding traditional architecture and harmonious integration with the surrounding nature.
Access and Tourist Information
Changdeokgung is located in central Seoul and is easily accessible by subway or bus. Guided tours are available for tourists, and entry to Huwon requires a guided tour. The best season to visit is autumn, when the foliage is particularly beautiful.
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Changdeokgung Palace and Huwon
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Changdeokgung Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a beautiful example of harmony between traditional architecture and nature. The Secret Garden (Huwon) is the highlight, offering lush landscapes, lotus ponds, and serene pavilions. Perfect for a peaceful stroll, it’s a tranquil retreat in the heart of bustling Seoul, ideal for history lovers and photography enthusiasts.