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Date of Production / Date of Modification 2020.12.02 / 2023.01.12

Seoul Destination

Changdeokgung Palace

Changdeokgung Palace0 : The nightscape of Injeongjeon from the side
Changdeokgung Palace1 : Changdeokgung Palace at night featuring the dark night sky and the shining Changdeokgung Palace
Changdeokgung Palace2 : A view of the front gate of Changdeokgung Palace
Changdeokgung Palace3 : A view of Changdeokgung Palace Hall Scenic Area
Changdeokgung Palace4 : A view of the Changdeokgung Palace's building from afar
Changdeokgung Palace5 : The exterior view of the stone of Changdeokgung Palace
Changdeokgung Palace6 : View of Changdeokgung Palace back garden

Information on Seoul Danurim Accessible Tourism

Accessible of ticket office is slightly obstructed for wheelchair users Information services has high accessibility for wheelchair users Entryway has high accessibility Elevator has no accessibility Restroom has high accessibility Parking facilities has high accessibility Family restrooms unavailable Infant-changing stations available Infant nursing room available Stroller rental available Stroller storage unavailable

Basic Information

Overview 

Changdeokgung Palace is a royal palace of Joseon near the peak Eungbong, part of Bugaksan Mountain. Changdeokgung Palace was built in 1405 as 'Igung'. 'Igung' means a palace built in case Gyeongbokgung Palace was not available. The palace was called 'Donggwal(east palace)' because it was brother Palace with Changgyeonggung Palace in the Joseon Dynasty because they formed a one palace zone. The palace is destroyed during the Japanese Invasion of Imjin and was rebuilt in 1610 by Gwanghaegun. 


Attractions 

There are two representative tour courses in Changdeokgung Palace. The first is the basic course, which is from Jeongjeon(main builing of palace, jeongjeon of Changdeokgung is called Anjeongjeon) to Nakseonjae(living room for king or royal family). The second is the garden course, which leads to Buyongji(first building of garden) to Okryucheon(stream in the garden).

Gyeongbokgung Palace shows the authority of the king in a symmetrical straight line on the flat land. On the other hand, Changdeokgung Palace is in harmony with nature by arranging buildings and spaces according to the topography of peak Eungbong. The garden of Changdeokgung Palace, also known as the secret garden, is a representative garden of Joseon, with trees, ponds, pavilions, and stones laid out in beautiful harmony. 

It was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997 as a palace with the best preservation of the original structures and layout among the remaining palaces of the Joseon Dynasty, and showcasing the harmonious balance of nature and Korean design sentiments.


Accessibility 

wheelchair users and strollers can enter and exit through main entrance. However, Some part like road with sand or arched stone, uphill and pavilions is needed caution to wheelchair users and strollers. wheelchair and stroller rental service is also available near the main entrance. Korean braille description board for people with visual impairment and an audio guide service is available. Parking facilities for persons with disablities are installed. Accessible restroom for persons with disabilities is located near Geumhomun Gate, Nakseonjae, Buyongji. There is enough space for wheelchairs. A nursing room is located near the entrance and there is a diaper changing station.

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Address

99, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea

Telephone Number
+82-2-3668-2300
Website
WebSite language
English, Korean
Hours
Feburary-May, September-October: 09:00 - 18:00

June-August: 09:00 - 18:30

November - January 09:00 - 17:30

Last entry is before 1 hour from closed
Business Day
Tuesday - Sunday
Closed
Every Monday(If national holiday is Monday, next day becomes holiday)
Usage Fees
Foreign kids(age 7-18): 1,500KRW

Foreign Adult(age 19 - 64): 3,000KRW

Foreign senior(age 65-), children(under 6), tourists wearing Korean traditional clothes, every Wedsday: free
Available Amenities
  • Main entrance/ Entryway
    • Main entrance/ Entryway0 : Main entrance with a ramp and Korean traditional roof
    • Main entrance/ Entryway0 : Entrayway with ramp from outside paved with flat stones
    The entryway is wide and gently inclined. The main entrance has no step.
  • Ticket box/information board
    • Ticket box/information board0 : A view of the ticket office of the palace
    • Ticket box/information board0 : Information board with a drawing of directions within Palace, map, basic description of the palace
    • Ticket box/information board0 : Strollers next to Changdeokgung Palace ticket office
    Ticket box may be high for some wheelchair users. There is a wheelchair and stroller rental service.
  • information desk
    • information desk0 : A view of Korean braille information board about description of the Palace 1
    • information desk0 : A view of the Changdeokgung Palace information center
    Korean braille description guide board and audio guide device is provided at the at the informaion desk
  • Accessible restroom for persons with disabilities
    • Accessible restroom for persons with disabilities0 : Exterior view of accessible restroom for persons with disablities with gentle ramp
    • Accessible restroom for persons with disabilities0 : Interior view of accessible restroom with baby safegaurd chair and diaper changing station
    Accessible restroom for persons with disabilities is located near Geumhomun Gate, Nakseonjae, Buyongji. There is enough space for wheelchairs.
  • Diaper changing station
    • Diaper changing station0 : A diaper changing station installed in the public restroom next to the Kumho Gate
    Diaper changing station is in the restroom near Geumhomun.
  • Nursing room
    • Nursing room0 : A view of the nursing room where microwave ovens and sofas, diaper changing station and fan
    Nursing room is near the ticket box office and has a microwave, diaper changing stations and couches.
  • Parking facilities for persons with disablities
    • Parking facilities for persons with disablities0 : parking lots for persons with disabilities (just one space)
    Parking facilities for persons with disablities are installed.
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Public Transportation

Address
99, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea
Subway
10 min walk from exit no.6 of Jongro3ga station (line 5)
5 min walk from exit no.3 of Anguk station (line 3)
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