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Deoksugung

(덕수궁)
Palace and Historic and Protected Site
소공동, 서울특별시
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     Deon P.
    "lovely and romantic.. perfect during autumn"(3 Tips)
    Lawky
    "Nice palace easy to explore and not so big."(3 Tips)
    SaRa L.
    "... night(open until 9pm, closed Mondays) for a unique experience. Also, check out..."(2 Tips)
    Nick T.
    "Admission fee to the palace grounds is just KRW 1000."(2 Tips)
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  • SaRa L.heart icon on user image
    SaRa LVNovember 26, 2017
    One 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 A.
    Shayma Al AwadiSeptember 21, 2014
    Nice 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 R.heart icon on user image
    Elena RaevskayaNovember 22, 2014
    Nice 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 Q.
    Allie QuinnOctober 29, 2014
    Every 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 A.heart icon on user image
    Manal Al-ManieSeptember 17, 2017
    I 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 Discoveriesheart icon on user image
    Simple DiscoveriesApril 25, 2016
    Catch 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 photo
    korea photoJanuary 9, 2014
    In 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
  • Thomasheart icon on user image
    ThomasDecember 5, 2014
    deoksu 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 B.heart icon on user image
    Robin BertelsOctober 12, 2014
    Great place to escape the hectic Seoul city life. Beautiful in the evening! Only $1 admission.
  • Nick T.heart icon on user image
    Nick TanJune 21, 2016
    Admission 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 L.heart icon on user image
    Darleny LopezJuly 15, 2015
    Loved this place. Beautiful park in the middle of the city. Full with history and sightseeing
  • NEheart icon on user image
    NEAugust 2, 2018
    Nice place. The audio guide is cheap but still not worth it. Check out the little cafe near the exit.
  • kwakseongjinheart icon on user image
    kwakseongjinNovember 25, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    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 photo
    korea photoDecember 8, 2013
    Deoksu 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
  • Lawkyheart icon on user image
    LawkyOctober 29, 2016
    Every hourly they have performance. Nice palace easy to explore and not so big.
  • Bzmtvnkheart icon on user image
    BzmtvnkApril 9, 2016
    Quiet park with historical buildings. Come there in the evening.
  • Alipe
    AlipeJune 9, 2018
    Beautiful palace and gardens but the modern part breaks the armony. You have to see the change of guards
  • 리야 아.
    리야 아레바로April 21, 2012
    changing 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.
  • Magdalena M.
    Magdalena MrázkováOctober 8, 2017
    Smaller and more modest than the other palaces bit still beautiful
  • Maggie M.
    Maggie MacGOctober 3, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Amazing ancient palace that stands in stark contrast to the modern city skyline.
  • K W.heart icon on user image
    K WJuly 10, 2016
    Worth visiting! A tranquil area with the MMCA located within
  • The Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign
    This 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
  • kwakseongjinheart icon on user image
    kwakseongjinNovember 25, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    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 photo
    korea photoJanuary 5, 2014
    The buildings are of varying construction, including some of natural Read more
  • Robi b.heart icon on user image
    Robi b.May 6, 2017
    Nice place to walk around. A spot of culture in Seoul
  • Torzin S
    Torzin SNovember 20, 2011
    Small Palace, but beautiful especially in autumn.
  • Reza R.
    Reza RiskawaOctober 17, 2015
    The road next to it is beautiful during autumn
  • Jonathan K.heart icon on user image
    Jonathan KramerAugust 9, 2014
    Less chaotic that Gyeongbok-gung and conveniently across the street from city hall.
  • Zach V.heart icon on user image
    Zach ValentinerApril 25, 2017
    Closed Mondays! But it's a neat palace to go see.
  • Lalaine Angela C.
    Lalaine Angela ChuaApril 29, 2016
    there are shows outside the palace, entrance is 1k won
  • Azhar® O.
    Azhar® OmarOctober 10, 2012
    Was Awesome & Love Their Cultures.. Will Come N Visit Here Again. #Kashamida
  • Dunja
    DunjaJanuary 3, 2017
    Gorgeous palace!
  • Joon Ian W.
    Joon Ian WongFebruary 5, 2017
    Worth a peep at 4K won for the cheapest ticket
  • Ayunda S.
    Ayunda SwacitaSeptember 4, 2010
    walking through this palace at 9am is the moment I miss, on 2009 walking along the palace to reached my korean class at Seoul Center
  • Pino B.
    Pino BonettiOctober 13, 2012
    Not the usual palace. It's a mix of Korean and neoclassic architecture.
  • Andrew BC 翁 Ò.heart icon on user image
    Andrew BC 翁 ÒngMarch 25, 2015
    Famous historic site in Seoul
  •  Deon P.
     Deon ParconAugust 10, 2012
    lovely and romantic.. perfect during autumn
  • Evelyn A.
    Evelyn A.June 16, 2012
    Nice after the sun goes a bit down.
  • Aizi R.heart icon on user image
    Aizi RazakApril 19, 2017
    Nice place to walk about
  • Aizi R.heart icon on user image
    Aizi RazakApril 19, 2017
    Nice palace grounds
  • korea photo
    korea photoJanuary 28, 2014
    Deoksugung, also known as Gyeongun-gung, Deoksugung Palace, Read more
  • nari.be
    nari.beFebruary 9, 2012
    have in Subway Station City Hall (Line No.2) Modernization
  • Karen C.
    Karen ChengNovember 6, 2012
    Changing of the guards ceremony is cancelled if it rains...
  • Ratthazart H.
    Ratthazart HaboonmeDecember 19, 2013
    Good trip😄
  • Kris A.
    Kris AdimoeljaSeptember 30, 2010
    Guards Shifting at 15:00..every hour!
  • Citi B.
    Citi BankMay 4, 2011
    hello~test
  • Jae K.
    Jae KDecember 17, 2009
    Hi
  • Moonsun L.heart icon on user image
    Moonsun LeeMarch 2, 2015
    석조전은 15명씩 사전예약자들만 입장 가능. 근처 직장인이라면 12-14시 점심시간동안 입장가능한 10회권(3개월 3천원) 추천합니다.
  • Edward L.
    Edward LAugust 25, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    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 C.heart icon on user image
    Doug ChoiMay 20, 2018
    서울 내 아늑한 궁전 덕수궁.. 중구민이면 할인이 됩니다. 그리고 한복입으면 무료 입장이긴 한데.. 언제부터인가 원피스 개량 한복은 할인이 되지 않는다 하니 참고 하셔야 합니다.
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