Deoksugung Palace

About

See the changing of the guards and enjoy city lights along its iconic stone wall.

Why go

• Feels like a bridge between old and modern eras
• Much quieter than gyeongbokgung
• Experience korea’s modern history where tradition meets the city lights

Must try

• Watch the royal guard changing ceremony
• Walk the iconic stonewall walk
• Seokjojeon hall
• Experience the palace after dark
• Rent a hanbok and explore the palaces

Pro tips

• Open until 9 pm, last entry 8 pm
• Free entry every wednesday
• Take city hall station exit 1
• Free admission for ages 24 and under or hanbok wearers
• Plan a visit for the cookie run exhibition

Good to know

• Closed mondays
• Separate ticket needed for mmca deoksugung
• Couples who walk the stonewall road break up

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Rating

4.6 / 5 (20062 reviews)

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