Listed as a World Heritage Site, Changdeokgung Palace represents the main palace of Joseon Dynasty's kings, which shelters lotus ponds, pavilions, and some 300-year-old trees. Established in 1395, the palace compound contains a royal family residence, a public area, and a secret garden, as well as other simplistic elements dating back to the period of Three Kingdoms. Go on a tour to explore the harmonious palace and its halls, which were purposely constructed and designed by implementing feng shui principles and Confucian ideology. You'll also find snack bars, shaded rest areas, and benches here. Make Changdeokgung Palace part of your personalized Seoul itinerary using our Seoul trip builder website .
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Le palais se trouve dans le centre de Séoul et près du palais présidentiel. Les monuments sont aérés et le palais au bord du lac est magnifique. Prendre le temps de le visiter. Beaucoup de touristes c... more »
The Palace is located in the center of Seoul and near the Presidential Palace. The monuments are ventilated and the Palace on the Lake is beautiful. Take the time to visit. A lot of Korean tourists who love taking photos with Westerners.View original -
We miss out the secret garden but overall is a must visit place. Not bad and have a nice photo session but this is not the best palace in Seoul. more »
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Great tourist attraction, to see the place where Kings and Queen walk the corridors, a small entrance fee is there at the time of review it was KRW 2000. There is souvenir shop and a canteen. Best time to visit is late afternoon and early evenings since there is little protection from sun in the summer. A must visit place for history lovers.
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Really great place. But be prepared to spend a lot of time. This place is massive. There is an entry fee but if you are into cosplaying you can rent traditional Korean outfit (don not get the shoulders, super uncomfortable) and then you get in for free. You still need to pay (5000won) to enter The Secret Garden. You can book guide in different languages. Overall a place worth visiting!!!
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