[2025 Seoul Attraction] Travel Guide for Changdeokgung (Updated May)

[Travel expenses for 2 nights and 3 days in Korea!] We are Nicolena, a Japanese-Italian couple who love Asia and cost-effective travel✈︎ We're revealing the cost of our 2 nights and 3 days trip to Seoul in 2024😆 Calculated at the exchange rate at the time of posting ★Round-trip airfare: 21,830 yen (per person) Fee for a direct round-trip flight from Fukuoka to Incheon International Airport✈ This is cheap, including 15kg of checked baggage🙌 ★Accommodation: 22,684 yen (2 nights, per person) About 11,000 yen per person per night We stayed at a 4-star hotel in Myeongdong and a 3-star hotel in Gangnam👍 ★Sightseeing expenses: 680 yen (per person) Admission fees for both Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace are about 340 yen each. It's cheap! The changing of the guard ceremony at Gyeongbokgung Palace was so cool✨ ★Food cost 10,800 yen (per person) We enjoyed eating samgyeopsal, cheese dak galbi, food stalls, and markets🍴 Lunch is about 1,000 to 2,000 yen per person, and dinner is about 2,000 to 4,000 yen per person. It depends on whether you drink alcohol🍺 ★Cafe cost 2,400 yen (per person) Korea has a lot of stylish cafes and cafes with delicious sweets! We went to the Hanok Cafe in Bukchon Hanok Village and the renovated cafe in Seongsu-dong☕ ★Transportation cost 4,000 yen (per person) AREX round trip from the airport to the city + subway and bus fares for 3 days Transportation is cheap in Korea! The T-money IC card was very convenient😊 ★Souvenirs: 2,000 yen I don't know if souvenirs are helpful because everyone has different budgets, but this is what we spent👍 I didn't include any shopping for myself. 《Total: 64,394 yen per person》 Prices are about the same as in Japan Transportation costs are cheap, so it's great for travelers who travel a lot😍 You can probably cut down on food costs even more if you want to. I drank a bit too I hope this helps those who are going! ※Calculated by converting a 5-night, 6-day trip into a 2-night, 3-day trip ※Prices and service details were confirmed at the time of posting #Korea #KoreaTrip #Seoul #SeoulTrip #OverseasTrip #AsiaTrip #OverseasTripTrip

Changdeokgung Palace, one of the Five Grand Palaces in Seoul, is renowned for its elegant architecture and natural landscapes. It has been designated as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Built during the Joseon Dynasty, this palace served as the main residence for successive kings. Its design perfectly integrates architecture with the surrounding natural environment, reflecting Korean traditional aesthetics and feng shui principles. Upon entering Changdeokgung, the first sight is the majestic Injeongjeon Hall, where the king used to receive envoys and handle state affairs. As you delve deeper, the tranquil Secret Garden (Huwon) becomes a highlight of the tour. The Secret Garden is an expansive royal garden featuring ponds, pavilions, and pathways, especially breathtaking in autumn when the foliage turns vibrant. Walking through this garden feels like traveling back in time, allowing you to experience the poetic and serene life of the ancient royal family. Changdeokgung also offers guided tours that provide detailed explanations, helping visitors gain a deeper understanding of the history and cultural significance of each structure. If you visit during specific times, you can even participate in traditional Korean hanbok experiences, wearing the traditional attire and taking photos to immerse yourself in the ancient atmosphere. After touring Changdeokgung, consider visiting the nearby Bukchon Hanok Village to explore more traditional Korean houses, or head to Insadong to savor traditional Korean cuisine and handcrafted teas. Comfortable shoes are recommended as the palace grounds are extensive and require a fair amount of walking. Whether you are interested in history, architecture, or nature, Changdeokgung Palace is a must-visit destination. It not only showcases the splendor of the Joseon Dynasty but also offers a serene place to appreciate the beauty of Korean culture and nature.

Changdeokgung (Korean: 창덕궁; lit. The Palace of Prospering Virtue), also known as Changdeokgung Palace or Changdeok Palace, is set within a large park in Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea. It is one of the "Five Grand Palaces" built by the kings of the Joseon dynasty (1392–1897).[1] As it is located east of Gyeongbok Palace, Changdeokgung—along with Changgyeonggung—is also referred to as the "East Palace" (동궐; 東闕; Donggwol).

🗺️🗺️ [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: #travel #familytravel #seoul #south_korea

I like the warmth of Hanok🤎 Changdeokgung rear garden, which is so pretty in the fall I couldn't go in because it was late, but thanks to that, I was able to take a picture of the fall foliage in a quiet atmosphere 🍁 ⠀ ⠀ 📍Changdeokgung ▪️Famous for fall foliage in Seoul ▪️Good walking course in Ikseon-dong and Anguk-dong ⏱Winter season admission closes at 4:30 🔖Recommended to make a reservation on the website for the rear garden #Special hotel accommodation event

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! 🌸🌼

#cherryblossom2024 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.

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. #2024wish

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 #secretgarden #changdeokgungpalace #seoul #autumn

#SeoulTravel #Changdeokgung #ChangdeokgungView I visited Changdeokgung Palace, which is recommended as a Seoul travel course. The weather was cool and nice because it was fall. These days, Changdeokgung's rear garden is also open, so you can see the rear garden if you make a reservation in advance or make a reservation on site. I couldn't see the rear garden of Changdeokgung Palace because of my schedule, but it seems like the rear garden is the main attraction of Changdeokgung Palace!! The rest is just good for a walk? Still, the quiet atmosphere of Changdeokgung Palace goes really well with fall. It would be good to go when you travel to Seoul in the fall. After walking around Changdeokgung Palace for a while, we sat down in a place and chatted, and we also enjoyed a cup of coffee at the cafe in the gift shop near the entrance. They say Changdeokgung Palace's rear garden is so beautiful in the fall! There is also a night-time opening program called Changdeokgung Moonlight Tour, so it would be good to enjoy both the rear garden and the night-time opening! Next time, I plan to reserve the rear garden of Changdeokgung Palace in advance and visit again. :)

Many people must have been to Changdeokgung Palace, but this is the first time I have been to the Secret Garden. Book a Guided Tour (available in Chinese, English, and Japanese) in advance on the official website. The tour guide gave a vivid introduction to the secret garden and also specifically pointed out the Korean drama shooting spots. In fact, really many are recognizable! 💖 There were many people wearing Korean clothes on the way, with the traditional backdrop of this garden, the cameras were busy!

#seoul #changdeokgungpalace #seoultrip 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.

Seoul, Korea Changdeokgung Palace: I went to a restaurant in Changdeokgung that serves delicious bossam! When you order bossam, it comes with a generous amount of kimchi, which you eat together. The kimchi was also delicious and went perfectly with the bossam 🥹🤍 The bossam was soft and very easy to eat! There were plenty of side dishes, so I was pretty full 🌟 OPEN: 11:00 amCLOSE: 21:00 pm 📍 Seolseong-gu 창덕궁1길 8ins: @chunhabs official #777 #Korea #KoreanGourmet #KoreanFood #KoreanTourism #Gourmet #SeoulTrip

I think I visit the palace every seasonㅎㅎ It's really cool and nice to walk in the shade of the bright grass and trees! And most of all, it's a place I always recommend because it's good for photos!! 📍99 Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul #citytour #seoultour #changdeokgung

📍Address: 99, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul Recommended: 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑 Changdeokgung Palace is a palace in Seoul⛩️ and one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The secret garden requires a tour to enter. The tour has four languages ​​to choose from Chandeok Palace is divided into different areas, remember to get a map 🗺️ before visiting In different seasons, Chandok Palace will have different colors depending on the flowering period and the feeling will be different (Chandeokgung Palace in spring when we visited this time) 📸 We can continue to stay in the secret garden after the tour, if you want to take pictures, you can finish the tour and take pictures slowly You can rent traditional Hanbok into Changdeokgung Palace, but there was no rent😕 because it was raining 🌧️ ⛩️Tour details can be found on the official website ⛩️Chandeok Palace is partly sandy #Korea Attractions #Seoul, Korea #Visit

Changdeokgung is one of the five largest palaces in Korea. Located on the east side of Gyeongbokgung Palace, it is also called Dongque. Take the Seoul Subway to Anguk Station It is about a 10-minute walk from Exit 3. Changdeokgung Palace is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site The palace is perfect for taking photos everywhere The randomly captured perspectives and backgrounds are very charming! There is a free audio guide in the palace The full tour takes about 1.5 hours Highly recommended if you are not in a hurry You can follow the guide to learn about the palace's story and traditional culture!! Address: 99 Yulgok-ro, Wolyong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul #Seoul #Changdeokgung Palace

#韩国景点#韩国旅行 Changdeokgung is one of the five largest palaces in North Korea. Its characteristic is that it blends with the surrounding natural terrain. This time we entered from Changgyeonggung. The entrance fee is ₩3000. At the docking station, we saw bright flowers. The palace architecture is more magnificent, which makes people want to explore. Although there are more people, it does not prevent us from taking pictures of the beautiful scenery. The flowers and palace walls interweave to create a picture. 📸 Changdeokgung 99 Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

These days, many palaces are open at night, right? Among them, I went to Changdeokgung Moonlight Tour! I personally have never been to Changdeokgung, and I chose it because it seemed like a great place to walk around at night and look at the palace! When I arrived at the reserved time, I had to check my ticket first, and that was unusual. ㅎㅎ A guide with a nice voice provided earphones and audio to listen to the guide's explanation, and guided me to the place where the team should gather! While listening to the guide's explanation, I felt a great atmosphere while looking at the palace gradually getting darker, and at the end, they prepared a performance with refreshments! The Changdeokgung Moonlight Tour, which was full of content until the end, was even more fun and informative because of the guide's enjoyable explanation. I highly recommend it for a unique date!👍 #Hanok #Couples #Innaepik #CityTrip #SeoulTrip #DateCourse #Changdeokgung #HotPlace

Changdeokgung Palace is famous for its red plum blossoms! I went there with high expectations because of the rumors, but it was really, really pretty😭 I didn't even need to look for the photo spot because it was the most gorgeous and pretty, and people were already taking pictures in front of it📸 So it's a little hard to get a solo photo, but please fill your eyes with the pretty flowers🫶🏻 📍Changdeokgung Palace 99 Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul #SpringFlowers #Changdeokgung #Hanok #PalaceTour #SeoulTravel

Changdeokgung Palace, where I went for my first plum blossom outing in Seoul,,🌸🌸 I went on a weekend morning when it opened, but there were so many people ⠀ The two photo zones were backlit, so it was a bit difficult to take pictures🥲 (Even if you wait to take pictures,, there are people who suddenly come in, so don't expect too much and just wait 🥹🥹) Still, it was so full of people that I was so excited>< Next time, I have to make a sponsorship reservation and go there 🫶🏻🫶🏻 📍Changdeokgung Palace 🪧99 Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 🕐Closing times vary by month / Entry until closing time *November~January 09:00-17:30 *February~May, September~October 09:00-18:00 *June~August 09:00-18:30 🗓️Closed on Mondays (if Monday falls on a public holiday, closed the following day)

#SpringFlowers Reasons to rush to Changdeokgung & Changgyeonggung right now Right now, beautiful red plum blossoms are welcoming us at Changdeokgung and Changgyeonggung… 🫶🫶 I think most of the trees will be in full bloom this week! If you visit on the weekend, it will be really crowded because there are so many people But even if it is not a photo zone, you can take pretty pictures! If you go to see flowers in Seoul, I recommend Changdeokgung and Changgyeonggung 😀 ✅ Tips for entering Changdeokgung ▪️First, enter Changgyeonggung! The line at the entrance to Changdeokgung is so long that it is more efficient to go to the back and come out to the front! ▪️Free admission for those born in 1998 or younger! (ID required for free admission)

🏰 If anyone is looking for a place to visit with historical significance, don't miss Changdeokgung, the second palace built after Gyeongbokgung Palace. Construction began in 1405 and was completed in 1412 during the reign of King Taejong. 🇰🇷 This palace was important as the residence of many kings during the Joseon Dynasty. This place is full of history. 📸 You can stop by and take pictures of the princesses and princes. 🤴👸 ⏰️ Opening and closing hours 🔅 February-March, September-October 09:00-18:00 🔅 June-August 09:00-18:30 🔅 November-January 09:00-17:30 * Last admission 1 hour before closing Closed days: Every Monday 🚈 Access: 🚆 Anguk Station (안국역, Anguk-yeok, Seoul Subway Line 3) and take Exit 3, then walk straight for about 5 minutes. 🚆 Jongno 3(sam)-ga Station (종로3가역, Jungno-sam-ga-yeok, Seoul Subway Line 1, Line 3 or Line 5) and take Exit 7 Then walk along Donhwamun-ro (돈화문로) for about 10 minutes. #KoreaTravel

On Sunday, when the sky was beautiful, I went for a walk around the palace☺️ ⠀ While walking, I kept saying, "Wow.. it's pretty.. The weather is nice today.." and looked around☀️ ⠀ There were two spots that I liked, Seonjeongjeon (picture 1) and Nakseonjae (picture 2)📸 ⠀ There were many pretty flowers like irises and peonies all over Changdeokgung Palace, so it was even better🌱 Please note that the Heart-pounding Resting Palace event(?) where you can read books is being held in Changdeokgung Palace until this weekend!! ⠀ I'm actually really disappointed with the hanbok, so I'll try again next time👊🏻 ⠀ The hanbok I saw in advance wasn't at the Changdeokgung branch.. There was no lavender hanbok that I liked, so I chose sky blue, but the string broke, so I went around and around and got pink..🫠 ⠀ And the jeogori too.. Really.. Yes🤐 ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ Address🏠 Changdeokgung ⠀ Admission💵 General 3,000 won Free for those under 24, over 65 Free for those wearing hanbok ⠀ Hours🕰 9:00~18:00 Summer ~18:30 Winter ~17:30 ⚠️Closed on Mondays #SeoulTravel #Seoul #Changdeokgung #Hanbok #SeoulHotPlace

Here are all the plum blossom spots at Changdeokgung Palace! (Map included) Spring at Changdeokgung Palace can be completely conquered just by looking at the last map♡ The photos are organized in order from the entrance. 📷Photos 1,2 -You can check it right away after walking a little from the entrance and crossing the bridge on the right! It's located on the left side of the bridge. ✨You can take pretty pictures of plum blossoms and hanoks that go well with people's heights! 📷Photos 3~5 -The spot you can see right away when you turn around after taking a picture at spot 1! It's on the right side of the bridge. ✨The trees are low, so it's perfect for crouching down to take a picture or standing a person on the other side to take a picture! 📷Photo 6 -Search for Samsamwa, the entrance to Changdeokgung Palace's rear garden, and go there. ✨It's the main spot, so it's not easy to take pictures of people because it's a crowded space. But if you try, you can take a picture of the upper body! ✨If you go through the back door, there's another plum tree on the left, so don't miss it! However, it blooms late and grows very tall, so it's not recommended for people photos. 📷Photo 7 -If you go to the right side of Samsamwa, there are a few green plum trees! ✨They're a bit tall and off-limits, but if you take a picture from far away, it's easy to capture them with your upper body like me. Usually, red plum blossoms bloom first and green plum blossoms bloom later, so it's not easy to get the timing right...! If you go in late March or early April, you can capture them all. (And lucky cherry blossoms!) 👭🏻Save it and enjoy the spring of the palace with your loved ones♡ #HotPlace#Couples#CityTrip#SeoulTrip#DateCourse#LifeShotPlace

🏡Changgyeonggung, Changdeokgung The weather was so nice and it was such a happy outing☺️ I looked around Changgyeonggung and then moved to Changdeokgung! I think it would be okay to stop by Changdeokgung and then move to Changgyeonggung😇 There were a lot of people because it was the weekend, but there were less people in the morning than in the afternoon! There was a line in the afternoon🥲 . . ✔️ 1️⃣3️⃣4️⃣The place where Changdeokgung and Changgyeonggung are connected 5️⃣Across from 1,3,4 6️⃣The way from Changgyeonggung to Changdeokgung 2️⃣7️⃣Plum blossoms visible as soon as you enter the Changgyeonggung entrance 📍Seoul Jongno-gu Yulgok-ro 99 ⏰ Closed on Mondays Daily 09:00 - 18:00 (February - May, September - October) Daily 09:00 - 18:30 (June - August) Daily 09:00 - 17:30 (November - January) Entry 1 hour before closing 🏷 Admission fee 3,000 won

#SeoulTravel #Palace #PalaceTour #Changdeokgung The palace where the kings stayed the longest among the palaces of Joseon! That's 'Changdeokgung'~ Especially if you go and see it in the spring, the beautiful flowers and traditional palaces that highlight the beauty of Korea are even more beautiful and popular~!🌸 🍯A tip for taking pictures of the palace is that it's more beautiful and you can capture it properly by taking pictures from the side rather than the front~! 📍Location 99 Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul ⏰Operating hours ✔️(November~January) Every day 09:00~17:30 Admission until 1 hour before closing ✔️(February~May, September~October) Every day 09:00~18:00 Admission until 1 hour before closing ✔️(June~August) Every day 09:00~18:30 Admission until 1 hour before closing Closed on Mondays, closed the following day if the closing day falls on a public holiday 🎟️ Admission fee Adult: 3,000 won (ages 24~64) ✔️For Koreans •Children under 6 years old, teenagers under 7~24 years old, and those over 65 years old are free of charge! Therefore, students can enter for free if they bring their ID or student ID •Free admission for those wearing military uniforms or hanbok

#seoul 📍 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

#seoul 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.

#seoul 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. #Southkorea #changdeokgungpalace