Changgyeonggung Palace (창경궁)
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Overview
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.
Intro
| infocenter: | • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-762-4868 |
| parking: | Available (33 parking spaces) |
| restdate: | Mondays |
| usetime: | 09:00-21:00 (Last admission 20:00) |
Detail Info
| 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 * 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. |
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Contact
185, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
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