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Changdeokgung
(창덕궁)
Palace and Historic and Protected Site
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"One of the largest Palace in Seoul..leading to Secret Garden."(25 Tips)
"The best of the royal palaces in Seoul"(4 Tips)
"Entry cost for the palace grounds"(3 Tips)
"Choose the tour with the secret garden, definitely worth it."(26 Tips)
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- Allie QuinnOctober 10, 2014Entry cost for the palace grounds is 3,000원, but entrance into the Secret Garden is 5,000원. It's worth it though, the garden is the highlight of this palace. At least it comes with a guided tour.
Clement TangJanuary 4, 2015Very beautiful and historical place. Must book the Secret Garden tour, they have English, Chinese and Korean. Also, mind the schedule, you need 15-20mins to get to the entrance of the Garden.
- Simple DiscoveriesMay 6, 2016Spectacular & expansive palace grounds. Check times for the free English tours and consider getting the 5-palace pass if you have time to visit all palaces in Seoul (it took us ~3 days).
- IbrahemSeptember 23, 2016The hidden garden is a very calm and calm place. The tour guide was a very informative person ( and has a great sense of humor). 8/10
Angeline TeohJanuary 3, 2019It’s the second palace for the King after Gyeonbokgung. Less crowded from tourist but there is a huge secret garden at this palace which you should visit if you have the chance.
Shinta BenildaJuly 31, 2013Make sure you check the time table for the English guided tour if you want to go to the secret garden. The latest one is at 3.30 pm.
The best Royal palace to visit in Seoul and don't miss visiting the secret garden. If you have one day in Seoul go there and enjoy.
Marwan MzSeptember 6, 2019Real History Amazing touchesTours are providedThe tour cost for King Palace is Won 3000.The garden tour cost around Won 5000.I will never forget those places and if you are in Seoul (please go)
IJanuary 15, 2018They have free guided tours in English try to attend them since you’ll appreciate the place more and get a lot of information. The tours times are available online.
Jean-Noël VignaroliApril 21, 2018Definitely worth the visit ! You can reach the neighboring palace Changgyeonggung without having to exit, both are connected.
WorldbizDecember 16, 2015Sprawling spacious grounds w many similar halls/gates. Better w guide to explain. Secret Garden only fr guided tours: chk the time schedule on website
DHR.comSeptember 8, 2011Part of the Five Grand Palaces from the Joseon Dynasty. A UNESCO Heritage Site, this is home to the Huwon, a 78-acre garden and the Ongnyucheon, a breathtaking stream with waterfalls and pavilions!
The Ritz-CarltonSeptember 19, 2012The highlight of Changdeokgung? The Biwon Secret Garden. It was in this glade, shaded by ancient trees, that Joseon kings wrote poetry and contemplated the universe. Give it a try.
Jay SApril 9, 2015Closed on Mondays. If you plan on visiting multiple palaces, get the booklet for 10,000 Won. It's good for a month
Fabio ResendeDecember 30, 2016Beautiful traditional palace. Make sure to get there early as it can get crowded
T ZSeptember 19, 2015Cool palace. Wish I had the chance to visit the secret garden (you need a tour to get in and there are very few times so plan in advance!!)
- Kiran WeberJuly 19, 2016"... how Korean royalty once lived, you can also see where the country’s kings went to unwind ... " http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/07/15/travel/what-to-do-36-hours-in-seoul.html
Angel DocampoSeptember 7, 20173000KRW for seeing some buildings, some of them even closed and you cannot see what was their inner appearance. If you want to access to the garden, you must pay another 5000KRW. Pretty unfair.
Gregory K.November 13, 2016Palace grounds are ok but the secret garden next to it makes it worth going
Anabella MingoDecember 27, 2014English tours only twice a day. At 10.30 and 14.30hs. For secret garden need to book in advance- Aurora A.October 18, 2014Enjoyed this palace the best. Choose the tour with the secret garden, definitely worth it. You'll get free exercise too!! :D
Angelito MontesApril 16, 2015Another nice historic palace to explore..... Remember to join the guided tour for the secret garden
Rizky AdrianMarch 11, 2016There's a secret garden that twice size from its palace.. there's a tour there
nari.beFebruary 9, 2012If You go to in Changdeok Palace, You must going to Secret Garden..(후원)Changdeok Palace : KRW 3,000 Secret Garden : KRW 5,000
David ThairMay 21, 2013Be warned, very little food is available once inside. However if you ask for a wristband on your way out, you can present that together with your ticket to be let back in.
Jeehye KimMarch 18, 2013Closed on Mondays/ For the Secret Garden, only guided tours are available (11:30, 13:30, 15:30 for English tour)
Magdalena MrázkováOctober 8, 2017It's looks like a scene from a Korean sageuk drama, you just expect the king and his ministers appearing behind every corner 👍- surfer hackerSeptember 17, 2010It's a good place to look around. I personally think that it's even better than Gyoung-Bok-Gung. It used to have a tour guide with English service, but not sure for now unfortunately though.
Patrick MooneySeptember 13, 2011You are forced into buying a tour to gain entry to the paid secret garden tour. Two admission prices.
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