Palace visit Great walk through history. The palace has been restored to allow the visitor to immerse yourself in the experience of how they lived and the spectacular size of the property with an overtaking number of rooms to see

.breath taking views..the gardens..tranquil surroundings offer energized fields to walk through the Korean historical palace goo Great combination of nature and architecture..breath taking views..the gardens..tranquil surroundings offer energized fields to walk through..Korean history possibly well understood with test of time and resilience in this palace good parking and toilet facilities available

UNESCO palace The only UNESCO site in Seoul, this is 1 of the 5 grand palaces of Seoul. Also known as the East palace, fairly large palace grounds, but rather barren

The secret garden may be worth it only if you don’t have to wait 2-3 hours for the scheduled entry. It’s a large and nice garden, but that’s about it

Back to the Joseon Era Located right off of one of the busiest streets here, Yulgok, the palace entrance can be found on this road, but there is also a back entrance as well, but that’s quite a bit away as this area is huge.

The place was definitely more accessible than most places I’ve been to in other countries where you really couldn’t get super close to most places to see the insides of the buildings as they’re lined off and such, or there’s a net or something to obstruct the view. Here, no such issue, albeit, you still can’t really go inside these places, but still, quite up and personal for the majority of the buildings.

It is a bit confusing as there’s several places to visit in this park, but each place needs a separate ticket to get in. If your plan is to go through all of the places, or go from one end of this very large area to the other, you’ll have to at least enter both the palace area halves, though, these are both the cheaper tickets. The Secret Garden ticket alone costs more than both combined.

All 3 areas have their appeals. I will reference them according to Joseon Kdramas as the measuring stick.

The side where you enter in from Yulgok is the area mostly where you see military training areas, but courtyards, etc. The other side is where all the palaces for where royalty stay are and also those huge gardens where the king will walk through usually. The secret garden has a lot of the secret meeting places, by lakes, in random tea areas to discuss strategies, or something to that effect.

Overall, especially if you like Kdramas of the Joseon era, this is quite the accessible place to get your nerd on. If you just want to sight see an appreciate history, this is also a great place for that.

Changdeokgung Palace Changdeokgung Palace together with the adjacent Changgyeonggung Palace and the Secret garden forms the largest palace complex in Seoul. It takes at least 2-3 hours to walk all three parts of it. Seniors get free admission to both palaces but the Secret garden ticket is W5,000.

Palace grounds are wonderful but consider skipping the Secret Garden The Palace(s) are amazing, well worth it! To be clear, you have to buy two tickets: one for the Palace and it's grounds and another for the Secret Garden.
Definitely the Palace tour is well worth it and a must-do in Seoul.
But
The Secret Garden - what a disappointment. Short version: If you hate being crammed into a large and rushed group: this event might not be for you and you can save yourself some money (it’s an additional ticket).
Don’t get me wrong: the GARDEN is magnificent, the old temples/buildings are WONDERFUL, the park is awesome but you are forced into a guided-tour schedule.
Naively I expected 20 people or so (the Sunday day was sold out, so back on Tuesday for a timed-ticket). Well: turns out they cram 100-150 people into one tour. The tour-guide uses a loud-speaker/microphone set up to communicate with that large crowd. There is a security guard with a walkie-talkie(!) following the group to ensure that the cattle-group doesn’t loose a cow(person). Moooo! What is going on?
The garden is HUGE! The tour takes 1.5h it would be wonderful to experience the quietness and splendor. And here we are rushed in a tightly packed group from one spot to another. After 1/2 the tour, kids and older visitors lose interest and talk which makes it hard to understand the loud-speaker-tour-guide. This was a frustrating and unworthy experience.
The Secret Garden and pagodas/temples are magnificent but please allow self-guiding or offer smaller private tours! This was undignified.

Beautiful palace I really loved the feel of this palace, like a haven of peace in the heart of the busy city. It is really beautiful. Because of Covid there was no guided tour or audio guide available but it is still worth the trip.
The only negative thing is I had to get a second ticket to visit the secret garden. It is a a bit a shame that you can’t buy a combo ticket
It took me actually a few visit to be able to do the secret garden as the number of tickets sold
In a day is limited and I couldn’t book in advance

Empty shell of a palace . Who took all the furniture ? This was our sentiment when we visited this palace ? It is similar to the other palaces in Seoul and the forbidden city in Beijing or the palace in Avignon, France
. It is all an Empty shell with no entrance allowed into any of the inner ss run of the buildings . With very little information provided , the buildings become meaningless attraction sites

Not worth your time to visit .

The Palace of Prospering Virtue Also known as the East Palace, this is one of the palaces that formally housed the royal family. It was a lovely palace and I really enjoyed the colors and intricate details on the buildings. It has some secret gardens that can be visited as well which were lovely.
This was a really nice place to visit. Look at wearing a Hanbok when visiting to get into the spirit when there. You also get in free if you do this.
This is a must see when in Seoul.

Lovely experience in Seoul. This is a terrific historical site in the heart of Seoul. The grounds are beautiful and clean, and it is fairly handicap accessible. We had a wheelchair, and there were a few area that did not work. The grounds are quite large, and there are lots of buildings to see. We were not able to access the Secret Garden as there was a wild boar who had taken residence there, so it was closed for safety. If you rent traditional Korean clothing at any of the many, many locations throughout Seoul, you get in free to the palace. It's a pretty cool tradition!

Great Palace This palace is UNESCO World Heritage listed. The museum is great as well lots of photo ops. You can learn lots of traditions, history and culture here.

Amazing palace and gardens Beautiful architectural palace of Joseon dynasty.
Secret garden, peace and perfect connection with the nature: amazing place to be visited!
You can even have a tour in english language (1h approx).
A lot of visitare are coming with typical dressing to make suggestive photos in harmony with this place and atmosphere!

Beautiful, large palace This was the largest and most beautiful of the five palaces in Seoul. Each has their own feel to them but the sheer extensiveness of this one was impressive. The palace is not furnished

Historical gem This palace is located in the city center and it is easy to access. The park is very huge and you need to walk a lot to cover historical spots. Very interesting to walk around.

If you have to Choose one This is NOT your Choice This Palace is also a good one but less attractive compared to the other one. If you had to choose one this is not gonna be your choice. Different tickets for the palace and gardens (close at 12:00). Entrance fee 3.000 WON and free for non adults.

peaceful place peaceful place in the heart of the busy city.We got an English tour guide and did a tour of the Secret Garden. The garden incorporates a lotus pond, pavilions, and landscaped lawns, trees, and flowers. here in February not a lot in bloom and it'd be stunning I'm sure to go during the spring or summer when the Lotus Ponds and the flowers are in season. The Garden takes up almost 60% of the entire area of the Palace. We were told in the old days tigers would occasionally appear within the Garden walls! 🙂

Very pretty Very cool, looked grand and majestic. The best part (In my opinion), was seeing the guard walk around. While we didn't see the guards switch, they walked around to stretch their legs and do it in an orderly fashion, so it felt like they were switching. You can also take pictures with the guards, which is fun for kids. Also was very pretty, and the paintings everwhere were so cool.

Best palace of Seoul Personally, I prefer Changdeokgung Palace to Gyeongbokgung or Deoksugung. This is my favorite palace in Seoul. Not too big, not too small size. Also it is connected to Changkyeong gung (another palace).

Be sure to make reservation of the Secret Garden before you visit. It is worth the time and money.

Spectacular The architecture is spectacular. Almost everything is a photo spot. There’s also a changing of guards routine,

Similar as the other palaces. In this park is a large collection of, mostly repaired and rebuild ancient historical buildings, excellent to learn about Korea's history, Very much worth the visit!

Additional ticket is required to enter the Secret Garden The palace is not as big as Gyeongbukgung but more beautiful and well connected between the chambers. However, an additional ticket cost KRW5,000/pp is required to enter the Secret Garden, and staff cannot speak English.

Beautiful Gardens An intersting place to visit. It consists mainly of scenically laid out, empty buildings. If you do not know the history it will probably seem underwhelming. I suggest doing reseach beforehand or joining one of the tours. Free entry if you are wearing a hanbok. These can be hired for two or four hours from local stores. Good bus service. There are toilets and a cafe that only seems to sell drinks. There is a larger cafe outside the palace. There is a small gift shop. Tickets need to be purchased from the ticket office on the left hand side or from the ticket booths directly outside.
The palace has a secret garden, which you have to pay extra to visit. It is accessible by guided tour only and these are done in different languages, so make sure you book the right one. The tour is informative and lasts 70-90 minutes dependent on weather. The tickets sell out quickly so it is worth pre=booking on-line. The gardens were stunning and well worth a visit.
Staff were all helpful. Everthing was very clean, including the toilets.

Enjoyed this palace the most. I definitely enjoyed this palace the most of all the palaces in Seoul. What makes this one unique the Secret Garden.

Although this was the secondary palace of Gyeongbokung it’s landscaping along with with its design make it stand out above the rest.

Small fee to get inside, additional fee for secret garden. No tours currently because of COVID-19. Definitely recommend you get the Royal Palace Pass for 10,000₩. The pass grants admission to 4 palaces and a shrine.

Chatoyant! Les palais royaux de Séoul sont en fait des « campus » qui accueillent des dizaines de petits bâtiments distincts. L’histoire tragique de la ville au 20e siècle a fait que plusieurs de ceux-ci ont été démolis ou transformés. La République de Corée a entrepris au cours des dernières décennies de les reconstruire pour affirmer l’identité nationale.

Au palais Changdeok, on se retrouve donc avec une multitude de constructions presque neuves, tout aussi colorées qu’exubérantes. Bien qu’artificiel par la force des choses, le résultat est à la fois original, attrayant et soigné. Les photographes amateurs y trouvent certainement leur compte!

Certains visiteurs jugeront toutefois infantilisant que l’audio-guide soit « narré » selon les bâtiments par le palais lui-même, par un prince héritier, par un abricotier (!) ou par un enfant.

Stunning Architecture This is a must see historical site in Seoul. For me, seeing people wearing beautiful traditional dresses when going in and out of buildings was very interesting. The architect is obviously stunning and the history is insightful. You can easily spend few hours going in different part and then enjoy a coffee!

Must See in Seoul This is definitely the nicest Seoul palace. The grounds were beautifully incorporated into nature, and the buildings were plentiful and well-laid out. During our spring visit, many lilacs and azaleas were blooming, which looked and smelled very nice. The “secret” garden tour was a highlight and I would consider it a must-see (secret garden price is included in the multi-palace pass but you still need to reserve a time slot at the office; otherwise it’s a separate cost to the palace). The only downside we could find is that most of the buildings are empty or even closed up in a way that you can only really see the outside (which we found typical of all Seoul palaces). We do wish there were more displays inside buildings, but we understand that that may be hard to maintain during the seasons/outside.

We also listened to the free audio guide, and while a little corny with its characters, was much less dry than other audio tours, and gave good information on the areas and history. If you can only visit one Seoul palace, visit this one!

you will be charmed As foreigner , I am sure you will be charmed . There will be a show and dance .. shows how the soldiers change shifts , the outfits are amazing .

Beautiful gardens This is one of my favorite places in Seoul. I’ve always liked the tranquility of temples, palaces, and gardens in South Korea, and Changdeokgung Palace is one of the most memorable of them. The ponds are beautiful, the buildings fit in with the nature around them, and you can tell there was a lot of thought put into the design of the palace – it’s steeped in history and feels that way.

Tips: There is an entrance fee (which can be paid with Tmoney, when I went it was 3,000 won) which lets you see a portion of the palace grounds. I paid when I got to the palace front gates.
To see the gardens, about 60% of the palace, you need to buy an additional ticket, a guided tour ticket (5,000 won). The only way to access the gardens is through a guided tour, but you get plenty of free time to explore and take pictures during the tour! You can buy tickets online or at the front gate.

My favorite spot was the meditation area!

Less touristy, more fun This is one among five major palaces in Seoul and the only one with UNESCO recognition. In contrast to the more popular but largely "new" Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung offers a relatively real experience about the Joseon dynasty. The part close to the main entrance is recently renovated; go all the way to the end and Nakseonjae, an unpretentious compound gives visitors an unpolished face of the royal residence. Well worth the 3000 won admission to explore this lovely heritage.

Great palace to visit! My friend and I went here on a rainy weekday and the palace was not busy at all! The grounds are very wide with beautiful nature, especially the secret gardens. Easy to get tickets at the selfservice kiosks before entering!

Closed Mondays On an extensive website the only indication that the palace is closed on Mondays is a tiny footnote (see picture).
There is no star in the text to indicate what this footnote refers to.
I would expect better from one of Seoul’s major tourist attractions.

A favourite for us! Visiting Changdeokgung Palace was such a serene and beautiful experience. The palace grounds are stunning, with wide open spaces and traditional architecture that really take you back in time. We loved walking around, taking in the peaceful atmosphere and the lovely details of the buildings.

Palace The original palace was constructed in 1405 and was rebuilt again 1610 after Japanese invasion. there are different halls built for the main throne and for the queen. There is a huge palace garden at a short distance.

Stunning architecture and history! The architecture and roof lines and painting and tress - all beautiful. And the concrete "gargoyles" are varied animals and the preservation of everything is amazing. Admission to the palace is free for seniors.
My only regret would be that I simply didn't have enough time. And was unable to go to the Secret Garden because it is only available if you sign up for a guided tour. English (my language) was not offered for hours after I had already spent the good part of a day at the palace.
I'd recommend finding out about the tour times for the Secret Garden prior to going.

Beautiful! A beautiful palace and nice grounds. Sadly we didn’t get to do the secret garden. We will next time! Highly recommended.

Highlight of Seoul A highlight is Seoul! Wear a hanbok and get in free. Delight in many areas. You step back into history! Don’t miss if you visit!

Make sure you join the free tour I'm so glad that I joined their free tour. Sure, you can wander on your own but won't get the historical context. Our guide explained the history and juicy details. Plus, we could ask questions about specific buildings and events. There are a lot of stairs so make sure you wear comfy shoes. Unfortunately, the secret garden was closed on the day of my visit because of an event. What a bummer but it was still worth it. I combined this palace with the one next to it (Changyeonggung).

Best palace in Seoul If you can only visit one palace, visit this one, it is a UNESCO world heritage site as most of the other palaces including Gyeongbokgung was recently rebuilt and not original, they offer free tours a couple times a day once you have bought a ticket, it is also worth visiting the secret garden if you have time however this is at extra cost.

Not So Secret Garden There are two parts to this palace and they are ticketed separately.

The first part is the palace buildings. These are well preserved and have nice colours on the outside, especially the ceilings. But it was a once-and- done for us even though we love history, because:
1) there wasn’t any information in English at the buildings themselves or pamphlets available, so we had to make do with the very basic pamphlet at the entrance, which fortunately has a map. There might be audio guides or guided tours; we did not look into that nor did we see anyone else using them.
2) We visited in June, and It was scorchingly hot. There aren’t many places to sit and not much shelter as you travel between buildings. Shaded sections that were used by the royals are closed to the hoi polloi.
3) You aren’t allowed to enter any of the buildings either; you stand in the sun and peer into some of the cool interiors wishing you could get done respite from the sun, but no.
4) There’s next to no furniture in the few rooms you can look into.
5) Most of the buildings are closed up so nosey tourists can’t see through the windows or doors.
6) If you have been to the Forbidden City in Beijing, this is kind of a smaller, less grand version.
6) The souvenir shop is tiny and there’s not much there. But at least there’s air conditioning.

The secret garden is the second part of the experience. It’s a nice, large garden with forested areas. Again, we would not return to visit the Secret Garden for the following reasons:

1) The term “secret” is really used euphemistically here. Entry is only via a tour with at least a 100 people in it. You won’t feel it’s secret in fact it will feel crowded, and you are herdaed around like sheep. There will be running kids and annoying women taking selfies; they will walk into your photographs. It will be a challenge to take any photographs that convey a sense of secrecy.
2) If you try to linger, there’s a stern woman in uniform at the back who will tell you to hurry up in Korean. If you don’t understand Korean, it’s ok; she will make sure you understand.
3) The guide blasts information through a loudspeaker. You will certainly hear her over the sound of rushing streams and lotus swaying in the breeze. But you may not understand much. The loudspeaker distorts her voice, and if you had our guide, you will struggle to understand her English.

Good if you enjoy looking at different architectures around the globe. Different experience for the family. Nice architecture and gardens. We enjoyed the walk. It is cold in December, so be prepared.

The best Seoul palace My favourite of the Seoul palaces! So many beautiful structures and the secret garden was fabulous. Definitely be prepared for some big hills if you do the secret garden tour though, and wear your walking shoes! We didn’t realise how big of a walk it would be!

History right in the heart of Seoul Amazing place ! Such a beautiful piece of history right in the city centre of Seoul. And the snow made it extra special. ☃️🇰🇷

Visitors only can see outside of the building Actually the area of the palace is very big, you can spend quite a lot of time inside. There is a big garden area behind with very nice environment setup. However, visitors cannot see the rooms inside and I believed the rooms are empty, after the trip I still have no idea how the royal family lived and what they've used. The only place the visitor can participate is kitchen part, people can join some kind of tea time.
There is another museum next to the palace, it shows the history of Korean kingdom, I think that one is more interesting.

Spectacular history to Palace Probably my favourite Palace that I visit in Seoul, detail to the palace is outstanding.

From my understanding mostly in original state unlike other palaces that the Japanese destroyed during invasion.

Set over a vast area, full of seperate structures all done to high architectural design for the period built.

At the back is secret garden that’s also good to see, note that’s not included in entry ticket!

Pray for the victims of the ferry tragedy. Worth the visit. It was awesome to see the palace, and take a step back in time. There were ceremonies going on while I was there, so we got to see some exquisite historical fashions. It was also the anniversary of the ferry tragedy, so I got to speak with some of the families that lost their loved ones. Very heartbreaking story about the government's lack of responsibility, and backhanded transactions resulting in the deaths of so many young kids and workers. I'll never forget this visit.

One of the main palaces of Seoul Located in a big park, nice palace with many buildings and gardens. You can walk around and enjoy. There are even less crowded spots. However it gets busy so I recommend to visit early in the morning. Definitely worth to visit.

Fave Palace and lover’s Garden This is probably my favourite palace, besides Anapji (Wolji Pond in Gyeongju UNESCO site an hour outside Busan). It isn’t the largest of the two main Royal palaces used in the Joseon era, but certainly has a more inviting feel than the popular Gyeongbokgung palace, where changing of the guard draws an audience every day (10:00, 2:00). The beloved of Joseon dynastic kings until the murder of Queen Myeongseong by Japan and Joseon invasions (1392-1910), Changdeokgung had a Secret Garden (generally before 2 pm but closed Mon-Tuesdays), created in 1405 for the Queen dowager. This was beside her residence at Daejojeon hall and son’s Prince Study, where archers or wild tigers appeared. The Secret Garden tour ticket office is beside a later add-on, Nakseonjae for King Heonjong’s mistress, in the days when marriages were arranged by elders. It is also cheaper here for private boutique hanbok dress rentals—a third or quarter of the price than elsewhere. Admission is $2 for anyone up to age 24, and $5 (or double for a Royal Pass to 5 palaces sites). This area was important leading up to the 1964 April 19 Revolution, Proclamation of Korean Government (1948 constitution and election), and anticolonial resistance against imperial Japan until 1945. For local considerations,
Hanok Homestay Yeonwoo House (5-13 Bukchon-ro 12-gil) is just above Bukchon-ro 56 Pear cafe, facing Hanbok Rental for $2-5, children’s sizes included. Not to be missed, visit the palace by 4 pm (generally latest 4:30-5:30 pm entry, Sept-May but closed Mondays and holidays).

Our favorite palace in Seoul An interesting historical and cultural site in a scenic park like setting. Beautiful. I highly recommend the Secret Garden tour, which requires a separate ticket and 90-minute walking tour. The walk was longer and more strenuous than I had expected but worth the time and effort. Would go again.

Seoul MUST! This is an absolute Seoul MUST! The views back into downtown are surreal. The palace complex is simply fascinating. Somehow, even as a visitor, I found myself fantasizing that I was the emperor it looks like good work if you can get it otherwise, it’s not so good.

If you want a mix of history, nature, and quiet beauty, this is a must-visit It is honestly one of the most peaceful and beautiful places I've visited in Seoul. The architecture is stunning, but the real magic is in the Secret Garden and it feels like stepping into a calm, hidden world right in the middle of the city.

Well-conserved Again, this palace is not genuine, it has been rebuilt back in 1600, but it’s well-conserved and enjoyable, with its relaxing gardens!

Incredible Incredible palace. The centre piece isn’t even the main attraction in my book. There’s so many little side passages and alleyways hiding away magnificent buildings. You can get lost as you weave your way through this palace, in awe at its beautiful architecture and history.

If you have limited time and can't see all the palaces, then definitely do this one! Stunning palace. I have a lot of time in Seoul and Korea so going to see all the palaces. If your time is limited, definitely do this one. Time your visit accordingly with the mandatory guided tour of the Secret Garden. Annoyingly they appear to change timings so check online the day before your visit. I got there at 09:00 when they opened. I was the first person inside. I walked around the palace grounds myself for just over an hour and then did the English guided Secret Garden tour at 10:30 which finished around noon. Lasts about one and a half hours. You can leave the tour after fifty minutes as the last part is quite a bit of walking including uphill. For most of us it is fine but others were struggling with the heat even though it was early and parts of it are uphill so be mindful. I spent in total three hours there. Separate ticket for the palace and Secret Garden. They do have guided tours of the palace itself but to be honest, you can easily do this yourself. They give you a booklet plus there are information boards. Suggest going early as soon as it opens. It was beautiful and peaceful and you could freely walk around and enjoy the setting, also getting some good photographs. When I left at noon, it was much busier. Grounds are clean and well laid out. The palace was stunning. I loved the details of the doors and the architecture. There is a cafe and what appeared to be an art or souvenir shop on the premises. I didn't bother with it. Take water with especially if you are there for three hours like me. There are restrooms too. My thoughts. The Secret Garden is apparently the highlight. Whilst this was nice, I think the weather will contribute towards your experience. We had a lovely day and the sun shining with the reflection on the water and the colours of the leaves made the gardens look very pretty. However, we can't control the weather and I would suggest thinking about this if you have a day with bad weather. Parts of the garden were nice but other parts started to look the same. I started to get bored as did a lot of the group. I was glad I went though. The guide was difficult to understand (although the tour was in English) but there are information boards as well along the route which also provide useful facts. They limit the number of people on the tour so purchase a ticket as soon as you arrive.

The essence of Korean beauty Changdeokgung Palace is the palace of Joseon dyhasty which is the most historically valuable palace of the Joseon Dynasty among palaces of Joseon. The reason is that, unlike Gyeongbokgung Palace, which is the most well-known among the palaces of Joseon, it was Changdeokgung Palace that played the role of the actual palace during the about 500-year period of the Joseon Dynasty. Also, Changdeokgung Palace is the most well-preserved palace among the five major Palaces in Seoul. What’s more, Changdeokgung Palace is the only one listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site among the five major palaces in Seoul. Visiting Changdeokgung Palace, you can feel the serenity in the middle of Korea's noisiest city. Espicically, I strongly recommend to walk around the secret garden of Changdeokgung palace. Because there is one of the most beautiful gardens in Korea where you can feel the essence of Korean beauty. It’s well worth a visit when you travel to Seoul.

Definitely worth a visit. This palace covers a pretty big area, and definitely a lot to see, with buildings, ponds, and a grand greenhouse (at the adjacent Changgyeonggung). The best thing is that the admission is free if you are a senior. Just show your passport and you are in.

Tranquil setting A must see . Secret garden is a must , you have to pay for the guided tour , very informative . Be aware it’s huge and very hilly in parts .
Lots of photo ops . Tour takes around 90 mins

Changdeok on a sunny day This is the prettiest of the 5 palaces in Seoul. Very impressive and well preserved/restored. We have not seen the garden which is a pity, but we liked everything else. My favorite were the servants quarters. With the beautiful autumn weather, persimmon trees with fruits, and some foliage (very late this year) - it's a stunning display.

Make time for this! Watching the changing of the guard was such a neat, unique experience. We loved wandering the grounds, imagining what life was like back then.

Palace with garden The palace was built 15th century, which is one of Seoul's 'five grand palaces'. It was. It was used as the royal residence for many kings and their families. The oldest surviving structure in the palace complex is the Okcheongyo stone bridge, built in 1483 ahead of the front gate. There is a stone turtle under the bridge. Changgyeonggung was destroyed twice and has been rebuilt. There is a secret garden too, for which additional ticket has to be purchased. Wonderful must visit place in Seoul.

Harmonious Palace and UNESCO Heritage site The second most intricate of the royal palaces in Seoul and a UNESCO World Heritage site, I recommend this one for its charm and history. While the layout may seem chaotic at first, all buildings are in harmony with the natural terrain, and it makes for some intriguing exploration. There is a full ticket office outside with a small cafe and gift shop. Another small cafe with another gift shop is located inside the grounds. This palace also features a Secret Garden, which requires a separate ticket. I wrote a separate review about the Secret Garden. You don't need to get tickets in advance for the Palace grounds. However, the garden operates on timed-entry tickets, which may sell out, so I advise getting those in advance. While Changdeokgung Palace is amazing by itself, its Secret Garden makes it shine even more! If you buy the Palace Pass combination ticket, general admission to this palace is included. There is also a gate directly into Changgyeonggung Palace next door.

Un complexe de bâtiments et palais Surprenant complexe qui s'étend au coeur de Seoul. Le point d'orgue est le secret garden (ticket supplémentaire à prendre)
A noter tout de suite à gauche après l'entrée principale, des méandres de bâtiments qui proposent une sorte de labyrinthe.
Un pass permet de réduire le prix en combinant plusieurs palais

Beautiful historical buildings One of the many palaces in Seoul but unlike Gyeongbokgung which has a more rigid layout, the buildings of this palace are laid out according to the terrain and so the entire complex is more in harmony with the landscape. Individual building-wise, they are very similar to the other palaces.