A Day Out in Deoksugung
Price
For those that wear a Hanbok, entrance into the palace grounds are free! You can find the list of where to rent Hanboks here. Senior citizens that are ages 65 and older can also enter for free. Those that visit on the last Wednesday of every month (Culture Day) can also enter the palace grounds for free. For those that do not fit into the above categories, entry fees are as follows: Royal Palace Pass You can also get combination tickets for palaces where you can access Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung, Deoksugung, Gyeongbokgung, and Jongmyo Shrine which is valid for up to three months after purchase. You can purchase these combined tickets at any of the 4 palaces or at the Jongmyo Royal Ancestral Shrine.
Tours
There are free guided tours for those that would like to have more of an in depth understanding of the palace grounds. These tours are offered in English, Chinese, and Japanese. The schedule for the free guided tours are as follows: Tours last for one hour and are given by professional guides. This means that you will gor through the palace grounds with your tour guide and get a thorough explanation of the palace and of the buildings. There are no tours on National Holidays and tours may be cancelled depending on weather conditions or unavoidable circumstances.Audio GuideThere is also an audio guide that you can rent for those that would like to explore the palace at their own pace. You can rent the audio guide in English, Korean, Japanese or Chinese for 3,000 KRW. You can rent them at the entrance of Deoksugung from 9:00 AM to 16:00 (last return is 17:00) and return it back to the original rental location.
Changing of Royal Guards Ceremony
Another main attraction is the "Changing of The Royal Guards Ceremony". This is a ceremony that dates back to the Joseon Dynasty, when royal guards were responsible for guarding the gates of the royal palaces. Therefore the guards were divided into various shifts throughout the day and night, and the ceremony took place when the shifts changed over. During the ceremony, you can experience a rare part of traditional Korean culture, as it is reenacted exactly as it took place back in history. The guards wear royal uniforms, cary traditional weapons and play traditional instruments. It is similar and often compared to the Changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace. You can experience this ceremony in front of the main gate of Deoksugung at 11:00 AM, 14:00 AM, and 15:30 PM daily, excluding Mondays. (Please note that this schedule can sometimes change due to extreme weather conditions)
Suggested Route
Deoksugung is not as big as many other palaces in Seoul, but still consists of many different buildings. For those that are coming we suggest setting up your route around the palace in the following order: Daehanmun Gate (1) → Geumcheongyo Bridge (2) → Deokhongjeon Hall (11) → Jeonggwanheon Hall (12) → Junghwamun Gate (3) → Junghwajeon Hall (4) → Junmyeongdang Hall (9) → Jeukjodang Hall (10) → Seogeodang Hall (13) → Seokjojeon Hall Area (6, 7, 8) After visiting inside the palace grounds, we also suggest heading outside towards the back to visit Jungmyeongjeon (pictured on the map behind 7). Although it is not in the main are of the palace grounds, it is still officially apart of the palace. It is just a short walk away so we recommend you make don't forget to stop by before you leave!
Our Visit
Deoksugung is one of the five royal palaces that are in Seoul. You can learn more about other palaces in Seoul here. Deoksugung Palace means "Palace of Virtue and Longevity" in the spirit of King Gojong, who made Deoksugung his main living quarters. Deoksugu...
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How to Get There
Exit out of Exit 2 of City Hall Station (Line 1). Continue straight. You will see Deoksugung on your right. We hope that you will enjoy your visit to Deoksugung, one of the five royal palaces in Seoul! If you have any other questions, please leave a comment below or send us an email at help@creatrip.com! You can also follow us on Instagram, Tik Tok, and Facebook to stay updated on all things Korea!
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