Changgyeonggung Palace
Jongno and Insadong, Seoul
- Tue to Sun
- 9:00 to 21:00
- Mon
- Closed
Closed Mondays. Last entry 20:00. Adult ticket ₩1,000. The Yulgok-ro gate opens only on weekends, holidays and Culture Day (last Wednesday of the month).
Source: royal.khs.go.kr, checked 13 Oct 2026.
A smaller palace beside Changdeokgung, open into the evening, with a pond and a greenhouse in the rear grounds.
Insider tip
Entry is ₩1,000, the cheapest of the big palaces, and last entry is 20:00, which makes it the easy choice for a late afternoon.
What the guides say about Changgyeonggung 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 near Changgyeonggung Palace
Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Changgyeonggung Palace, from the weekly Seoul events calendar.
Changgyeonggung Palace Humanities Walk Night Edition (창경궁 인문학산책 야간편)
Exhibition at 창경궁, listed on YES24 Ticket (ticket.yes24.com).
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 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 Jongmyo Daeje (royal ancestral rite)
Station Jongno 3-ga (Lines 1, 3, 5), exit 11
The Korea Heritage Service says the rite is held every year on the first Sunday of May. That would be May 2, 2027, but the date and booking haven't been announced. In 2026 (May 3) the procession left Gwanghwamun, the main rite was at 14:00 and advance seats opened Apr 17 on Ticketlink.
xiquinhosilva, CC BY 2.0 Smaller local events nearby
Changgyeonggung Palace English Guided Tour Exhibition
Tuesday to Sunday. Next: Tue 3 Nov · Changgyeonggung Palace, Jongno
English tours start at 11:00 and 15:00, Tuesday to Sunday, beside Okcheongyo bridge. Each lasts about one hour.
Admission 1,000 won · 11:00 and 15:00 · Map · Source: Cultural Heritage Administration, Royal Palaces and Tombs Center · 창경궁 영어 해설
Changgyeonggung Palace Open Until 21:00 Exhibition
Tuesday to Sunday. Next: Tue 3 Nov · Changgyeonggung Palace, Jongno
The palace is open until 21:00 all year, with last entry at 20:00. It is closed on Mondays.
Admission 1,000 won · 09:00 to 21:00 (last entry 20:00) · Map · Source: Cultural Heritage Administration, Royal Palaces and Tombs Center · 창경궁 21시까지 개방
Nearby
Around Jongno and Insadong
Temples, craft shops and the late-night market
Jongno is the old main street of the city. Insadong-gil has craft shops and tea houses, Jogyesa is the only traditional temple in the centre, and Gwangjang Market feeds people until 23:00. Jongmyo and Changgyeonggung are the quieter heritage sites on the east side.
Jongno and Insadong has 9 places on the Roam Seoul map: 3 palaces and temples, 2 shops, 1 park or garden, 1 museum, 1 market and 1 restaurant. Read the Jongno and Insadong guide.
Good to know
- What is the address of Changgyeonggung Palace?
- 185 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul.
- What are the opening hours of Changgyeonggung Palace?
- Tue to Sun 9:00 to 21:00; Closed Mon. Closed Mondays. Last entry 20:00. Adult ticket ₩1,000. The Yulgok-ro gate opens only on weekends, holidays and Culture Day (last Wednesday of the month).
- How do I get to Changgyeonggung Palace?
- The nearest station is Hyehwa (Line 4), exit 4. Changgyeonggung Palace is in Jongno and Insadong, Seoul.
- How long do you need at Changgyeonggung Palace?
- Plan for 1 hour.
- When is the best time to visit Changgyeonggung Palace?
- Late afternoon.
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