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• Information
  Introduction
  Located in the heart of Seoul, Changgyeonggung Palace was originally built as Suganggung Palace by the 4th ruler of the Joseon dynasty, King Sejong (r.1418-1450), for his retiring father, King Taejong. It often served as residential quarters for queens and concubines. During the reign of King Seongjong (r.1469-1494), the palace was renovated and renamed to Changgyeonggung Palace. It later became a park with a zoo and a botanical garden during Japanese colonial rule. The palace grounds remained this way until 1983 when restoration of its old grace was completed.
  
  Current Status
  Historic Site No.123 (Designated on January 18, 1963)
  
  Closed
  Mondays
  
  Operating Hours
  09:00-21:00 (Last admission 20:00)
  
  Parking Facilities
  Available (33 parking spaces)
  
  Admission Fees
  [International Visitors]
  Adults: Individual 1,000 won / Group 800 won
  Teenagers & Children: Individual 500 won / Group 400 won
  
  * Adults (ages 19-64) / Teenagers & Children (ages 7-18)
  * Group: 10 people or more
  * Free admission: Preschoolers (ages 6 and younger), senior citizens (ages 65 and older), visitors wearing hanbok, all visitors on the last Wednesday of each month
  * Integrated admission ticket is also available and can be purchased separately. Refer to the palace websites for details.
  
  Restrooms
  Available
  
  Parking Fees
  Standard fare: 2,000 won for 2 hr / 1,000 for every additional 30 min
  Minibus and larger: 3,000 won for 2 hr / 1,000 for every additional 30 min
  * Free parking when palace is closed
  
  Interpretation Services Offered
  English - 11:00, 16:00
  Japanese - 10:00, 14:00
  Chinese - 09:30, 15:00
  
  * Departure: In front of Okcheongyo Bridge / Duration: Approx. 1 hour
  * Groups of 30 people or more are required to make a reservation two days in advance via phone at +82-2-762-4868.
  
  
• Tourist Sites

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    Nakseonjae Hall (낙선재)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Palaces/ Fortresses/ Gates
    Located inside Changdeokgung Palace, Nakseonjae Hall is a one-story structure built in ikgong style (bird wing-shaped eaves placed on top of the pillars) with a...

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    Changgyeonggung Palace Honghwamun Gate (창경궁 홍화문)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Palaces/ Fortresses/ Gates
    Honghwamun Gate is the main gate of Changgyeonggung Palace. It has three opening gates in the front and two to the side with a sophisticated locking mechanism.

  • 

    Yoo’s Family (유즈패밀리)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Transmit Culture Institutions
    Yoo’s Family is hanok residence occupied by the Yoo family. Yoo's Family offers cultural experiences for foreigners interested in Korean culture and customs.

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    Changdeokgung Injeongmun Gate (창덕궁 인정문)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Palaces/ Fortresses/ Gates
    Serving as the main gate of Injeongjeon Hall, Injeongmun Gate was established in 1405 (5th year of King Taejo’s reign during the Joseon dynasty). Later on, the ...

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    Theatre Changdeokgung (창덕궁 소극장)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Auditoriums
    Theatre Changdeokgung is located across from Changdeokgung Palace in the Gugak-ro Special Cultural Zone of Seoul. To recreate the traditional Korean entertainme...

• Accommodation

  • 

    Dajayon hanok guest house [Korea Quality] / 다자연한옥스테이 [한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Hanok
    Dajayon Guest House is very conveniently located at the center of downtown Seoul. It’s within 2 minutes away from Jongno 3-ga Station on Subway Lines 1, 3, and...

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    Moonguesthouse [Korea Quality] / 문게스트하우스 [한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Hanok
    The Moon Guesthouse is situated near a number of interesting tourist destinations including Unhyeongung Palace (3min on foot), Bukchon Hanok Village (5min on fo...

  • 

    Hostel Tommy (호스텔 토미)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Youth Hostel
    Hostel Tommy is located in the Jongno district, right in the middle of Seoul. The location is within walking distance from some of the major tourist attractions...

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    SAEWHA HOSTEL[Korea Quality] / 세화호스텔[한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Youth Hostel
    Saehwa Hostel’s central location in Jongno, Seoul, gives it unparalleled convenience and accessibility for tourists. Many restaurants, markets, shopping streets...

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    The Place Seoul (traditional Korean-style guesthouse) [Korea Quality] / 멀티스페이스 곳 [한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Hanok
    “The Place Seoul” is located in a small alley in Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul. It is a guesthouse made by remodeling an 80-year-old traditional Korean house. ...

• Restaurants

  • 

    After Work 33 (에프터워크33)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Western Food
    Well-known for its charming garden and stylish interior design. The best menu at this restaurant is risotto. This is a Western cuisine located in Jongno, Seoul....

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    Manboseong (만보성)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Chinese Food
    It is a place where you can eat a variety of Chinese dishes at reasonable prices. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The most famous ...

  • 

    OH!WABA (오!바바)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Bars/ Cafes/ Clubs
    A waffle shop. The best menu at this restaurant is waffle. This is a cafe located in Jongno, Seoul.

  • 

    Salon Sulla (살롱순라)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Western Food
    It is a restaurant, decorated in a hanok style, that sells Western dishes. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu i...

  • 

    Jalppajin Memil - Ikseon Branch (잘빠진메밀 익선)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Korean Food
    This is a Korean cuisine located in Jongno, Seoul. Try various kinds of makgeolli. The best menu at this restaurant is dumpling hot pot.

• Shopping

  • 

    Jilsiru -Rice Cake Café (떡카페 질시루)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Shops/Malls
    Jilsiru is a modern cafe serving a panoply of traditional snacks. Customers may enjoy the wide variety of tteok (rice cake), hangwa (Korean traditional sweets &...

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    Sewoon Electonics Department Store (세운전자상가(세운전자플라자))

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Shops/Malls
    Sewoon Electonics Department Store was famous for electronic goods as the sole electronics shop before Yongsan Electronics Department Store was built. The scale...

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    Jongno 3(sam)-ga Jewelry District (종로3가 귀금속 전문상가)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Shops/Malls
    There is an enormous selection of wholesalers and retail jewelry stores in this district, spread throughout Jongno 3(sam)-ga and 4(sa)-ga. The glittering showca...

  • 

    Gogungmasil (고궁마실)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Shops/Malls
    Gogungmasil is a hanbok rental shop located near Changgyeonggung Palace. Visitors can rent hanbok from Gogungmasil before going on a palace tour to Changgyeongg...

  • 

    Insa Art Plaza (인사아트 프라자)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Souvenir Shops
    

• Transportation
  Directions
  [Subway]
  Anguk Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 3.
  Walk straight along Yulgok-ro for about 1 km and turn left onto Changgyeonggung-ro.
  Walk for approx. 300 m to find the palace entrance on the left.
  
  [Bus]
  Changyeonggung Palace. Seoul University Hospital Bus Stop.
  Blue Bus No. 100, 102, 104, 151, 171, 272, 301, 601 710
  Airport Bus No. 6011
  
  

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