Published Date : Nov 15, 2015 / Edited Date : Sep 11, 2024
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Changdeokgung Palace is the second UNESCO World Heritage Site in Seoul. It was selected as a representative palace for its notable beauty in the history of palace architecture in East Asia and for its excellent arrangement with the surrounding naturalenvironment. Changdeokgung Palace was built by King Taejong in 1405.
During the Imjin War, Joseon lost both Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace. Reconstructed in the 2nd year of Gwanghaegun (1610), Changdeokgung was used as the royal palace of Joseon for about 270 years.
Changdeokgung Palace has two major tour programs. The first is the general tour, which is a basic tour that covers Injeongjeon (仁政殿), the main hall, and Nakseonjae (樂善齋). The second is a special tour of Howon, which runs from Buyongji, the entrance toHowon, to Okryucheon. The conservation of the ecosystem is absolutely stunning and includes various ponds and gardens.
February - May, 09:00 - 18:00 (Last entry at 17:00)
June - August, 09:00 - 18:30 (Last entry at 17:30)
September - October, 09:00 - 18:00 (Last entry at 17:00)
November - January, 09:00 - 17:30 (Last entry at 16:30)
Holidays
Closed Mondays
Facilities for the Disabled
Accessible Restrooms
Accessible Parking
Accessible Information Centers & Services(Wheelchair rentals, etc.)
Important
Huwon is self-contained and occupies sixty percent of Changdeokgung. The palace buildings are situated on the ridge of Bugaksan Mountain and have very few artificial features in order to blend into their natural surroundings. In the center of Huwon is a large pond, Buyongji, along with Buyongjeong Pavilion and Juhapru Pavilion. A cross-shaped roof and two supporting pillars rising from the pond make the design of Buyongjeong unique. It is said that King Jeongjo (the twenty-second king of the Joseon Dynasty) and his courtiers often enjoyed fishing here at Buyongjeong.
Fee
Please refer to the website.
Address
03072 2-71, Waryong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Transportation
Subway Line 3, Anguk Station, Exit 3 (389m on foot, 6-minute walk)
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