Changdeokgung Palace
Bukchon and Samcheong-dong, Seoul
Source: royal.khs.go.kr, checked 13 Oct 2026.
A UNESCO-listed palace that follows the slope of the land instead of a strict grid. Entry to the main halls is self-guided, while the rear garden, Huwon, needs its own timed ticket.
Insider tip
Buy the palace ticket and the Huwon ticket together and pick a Huwon slot first, since English tours run only a few times a day. The palace is closed Mondays, the opposite of Gyeongbokgung.
What the guides say about Changdeokgung Palace
Changdeokgung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace, Jongmyo Shrine and Jogyesa Temple are all here or next door, and Gwangjang Market has the food alley.
What's on at Changdeokgung Palace
Upcoming events at Changdeokgung Palace and within a ten-minute walk, from the weekly Seoul events calendar.
Seongjeonggak: A Crown Prince's Day
Time 11:00, 13:00, 15:00 (Sundays)
Small-group programme at Seongjeonggak in Changdeokgung, held on Sundays. Three sessions a day with 10 people each. The official list has a reservation button, so book ahead. Remaining Sundays are 18 and 25 October and 1 and 8 November.
Gary Todd, CC0 1.0 Changdeokgung Moonlight Tour (spring 2027 run)
Time 19:10 to 21:50 Station Anguk (Line 3), exit 3
The spring 2026 run was Apr 16 to May 31 at ₩30,000, with two evening parts (about 19:10 and 20:00) and a lottery for tickets. The 2027 dates and booking windows haven't been announced.
Gary Todd, CC0 1.0 Changdeokgung Moonlight Tour (autumn 2027 run)
Time 19:10 to 21:50 Station Anguk (Line 3), exit 3
The autumn 2026 run was Sept 10 to Oct 17, Thursday to Sunday, per the Korea Heritage Service event list. The 2027 dates haven't been announced.
Gary Todd, CC0 1.0 Changdeokgung Palace Humanities Walk (창덕궁 인문학산책)
Exhibition at 창덕궁, listed on YES24 Ticket (ticket.yes24.com).
Changgyeonggung Palace Humanities Walk Night Edition (창경궁 인문학산책 야간편)
Exhibition at 창경궁, listed on YES24 Ticket (ticket.yes24.com).
Smaller local events nearby
Changdeokgung Palace Halls English Guided Tour Exhibition
Tuesday to Sunday. Next: Tue 3 Nov · Changdeokgung Palace, Jongno
English tours of the palace halls start at 10:15 and 13:15, Tuesday to Sunday, from the spot opposite Injeongmun Gate. Each lasts about 50 minutes and needs no reservation. The Secret Garden tour is separate.
Admission 3,000 won · 10:15 and 13:15 · Map · Source: Cultural Heritage Administration, Royal Palaces and Tombs Center · 창덕궁 전각 영어 해설
Changdeokgung Secret Garden Guided Tour in English (March to November) Exhibition
Every day except Monday, until the end of November. Next: Tue 3 Nov · Changdeokgung Palace Secret Garden (Huwon), Jongno
The Secret Garden at Changdeokgung is entered on a guide-led tour, with English sessions at 10:30, 11:30, 14:30 and 15:30 from March to November.
5,000 won (Secret Garden; palace ticket separate) · 10:30, 11:30, 14:30 and 15:30 · Map · Source: Seoul Tourism Organization (Visit Seoul) · 창덕궁 후원 영어 해설 관람 (3월~11월)
Nearby
Around Bukchon and Samcheong-dong
Hanok lanes, a second palace and the Samcheong-ro galleries
Bukchon sits between Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung, and most of it is still a residential neighbourhood. Samcheong-ro, along the palace wall, has the national art museum and several galleries. The nearest station is Anguk, on Line 3.
Bukchon and Samcheong-dong has 13 places on the Roam Seoul map: 5 museums, 3 palaces and temples, 3 cafes and 2 landmarks. Read the Bukchon and Samcheong-dong guide.
Good to know
- What is the address of Changdeokgung Palace?
- 99 Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul.
- How do I get to Changdeokgung Palace?
- The nearest station is Anguk (Line 3), exit 3. Changdeokgung Palace is in Bukchon and Samcheong-dong, Seoul.
- How long do you need at Changdeokgung Palace?
- Plan for 1.5 hours.
- When is the best time to visit Changdeokgung Palace?
- Weekday morning.
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