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- SaRa LVNovember 26, 2017One of the 5 Grand Palaces, visit at night(open until 9pm, closed Mondays) for a unique experience. Also, check out the Jeong-dong Observation Deck during the day for a great overview of the palace.
- Shayma Al AwadiSeptember 21, 2014Nice palace. One of the smaller palaces around downtown seoul. They hold a traditional show with dancers in one of the huts at 7pm. Beautiful green scenery all around.
- Elena RaevskayaNovember 22, 2014Nice and peaceful park in the center. Changing guard ceremony is even better than in Gyeongbukgung. Can be visited as a part of a 5 palaces and 1 shrine ticket
- Allie QuinnOctober 29, 2014Every last Wednesday of the month, the palace is open until 10PM and entrance is free! Try to go if you can, it's so beautiful at night!
- Manal Al-ManieSeptember 17, 2017I enjoyed my time in the palace, don't forget to pass by jeung dong theatre a great show ( lotus) is usually running during summer
- Simple DiscoveriesApril 25, 2016Catch the changing of the guard ceremony just outside the front gate. 11am on Saturdays (unsure about other times). Covered under the Busan temple pass which gives you access to 5 for 10,000 Won.
- korea photoJanuary 9, 2014In addition to the traditional palace buildings, there are also forested gardens, a statue of King Sejong the Great and the National Museum of Art, which holds special exhibitions. Read more
- ThomasDecember 5, 2014deoksu palace is a good place to understand the life of the royal family in korea before 19th century and after. it's a great place holding a traditional concert every first saturday of the month
- Robin BertelsOctober 12, 2014Great place to escape the hectic Seoul city life. Beautiful in the evening! Only $1 admission.
- Nick TanJune 21, 2016Admission fee to the palace grounds is just KRW 1000. It has less visitors compared to Gyeongbokgung. Make sure to catch the changing of the guards ceremony!
- Darleny LopezJuly 15, 2015Loved this place. Beautiful park in the middle of the city. Full with history and sightseeing
- NEAugust 2, 2018Nice place. The audio guide is cheap but still not worth it. Check out the little cafe near the exit.
- Deoksugung Palace is the only palace that sits alongside a series of western style buildings that add to the uniqueness of the surrounding scenery.
- korea photoDecember 8, 2013Deoksu Palace, is a walled compound of palaces in Seoul that was inhabited by various Korean royalties until the colonial period around the turn of the 20th century. Read more
- LawkyOctober 29, 2016Every hourly they have performance. Nice palace easy to explore and not so big.
- AlipeJune 9, 2018Beautiful palace and gardens but the modern part breaks the armony. You have to see the change of guards
- 리야 아레바로April 21, 2012changing of guards ceremony was nice! at the same time, we had the chance to try hanbok, for free! :) we went there at 3pm, just in time for the 3:30-4 pm ceremony.
- Amazing ancient palace that stands in stark contrast to the modern city skyline.
- The Breast Cancer Awareness CampaignOctober 3, 2011This spot is popular with both Koreans and foreigners. After witnessing the gatekeepers’ royal ceremony [held 3x a day], make sure to visit Cheonggyecheon Oct. 5-6 to support Breast Cancer Awareness. Read more
- Deoksugung Palace became a proper palace when Gwanghaegun (1575-1641) ascended to the throne and gave this royal residence the name Gyeongungung Palace in 1611.
- korea photoJanuary 5, 2014The buildings are of varying construction, including some of natural Read more
- Jonathan KramerAugust 9, 2014Less chaotic that Gyeongbok-gung and conveniently across the street from city hall.
- Azhar® OmarOctober 10, 2012Was Awesome & Love Their Cultures.. Will Come N Visit Here Again. #Kashamida
- Ayunda SwacitaSeptember 4, 2010walking through this palace at 9am is the moment I miss, on 2009 walking along the palace to reached my korean class at Seoul Center
- 성종의 형인 월산대군의 저택이 임진왜란 후 선조 임시 거처로 쓰이다가 광해군이 경운궁으로 정식궁호. 이후 고종이 황위에서 물러나면서 오래사시라는 의미에서 덕수궁으로 바뀌었습니다. 원래 크기는 지금의 3배 수준이었으나 일제 강점기때 크게 훼손되었습니다.
- Doug ChoiMay 20, 2018서울 내 아늑한 궁전 덕수궁.. 중구민이면 할인이 됩니다. 그리고 한복입으면 무료 입장이긴 한데.. 언제부터인가 원피스 개량 한복은 할인이 되지 않는다 하니 참고 하셔야 합니다.