Scenic spot introduction:
Deoksugung is located on the busiest street in Seoul and is famous for its charming stone wall road. It was originally the private residence of King Wolsan, the elder brother of Taejong in the Joseon Dynasty. It was later used as a temporary residence and was called Seogung. It now has 18,635 square meters. Among the palaces in Seoul, only Deoksugung Palace stands side by side with Western-style buildings, forming a unique scenery.Attractions distribution:
There are the main hall, Zhonghe Hall, Guangming Gate, Xiyu Hall, Junming Hall, Zuotang, the king's palace - Xianning Hall, Dehong Hall where Emperor Gaozong received distinguished guests from home and abroad, and the place where Emperor Gaozong enjoyed music, etc. Deoksugung Palace also houses the Palace Artifacts Exhibition Hall and Deoksugung Art Museum.Scenic spot features:
Sightseeing and Historic Sitestravelling guideline:
In front of the Dahan Gate, you can see the changing ceremony of the royal palace water gate chief. The ceremony is grand in scale, gorgeous and spectacular. The ceremony is held three times a day (each time takes 30 minutes). At the beginning of the ceremony, accompanied by the playing of traditional musical instruments, the changing of the guard slowly appeared. The two teams of guards exchanged secret codes to confirm their identities. This was followed by an 8-minute guard ceremony and a 7-minute changing of the guard ceremony. At the end of the ceremony, the guards left on patrol. During the changing of guard ceremony, 18 soldiers holding six official positions marched while beating drums and shouting high slogans. The whole process was lifelike and gave the audience a sense of solemnity and majesty.
Tour route:
Dahanmen--Jinchuan Bridge--Zhonghe Hall--Xiyu Hall--Dehong Hall--Xianning Hall--Jingguanxuan--Jizuotang--Junming Hall--Shizao Hall
Best time to visit:
autumn
Shopping recommendations:
Korean ginseng, electronic products, Korean clothing, jewelry, etc.
Scenic spot location:
Asia>South Korea>Seoul City
How to get there:
Take Metro Line 1 (Exit 2) or Line 2 (Exit 12) from City Hall Station and walk for 2 to 5 minutes.
Scenic area map:
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Deoksugung Palace ticket price:
Adults (19-64 years old) 1,000 won; Groups (20 people or more): 800 won
Teenagers (7-18 years old) 500 won; Groups (10 people or more): 400 won
Free for children under 6 and over 65.
Scenic area opening hours:
From March to October every year, it is from 9:00 to 18:00, and on Saturdays and Sundays, it is extended to 19:00.
9:00-17:30 from November to February of the following year, and extended to 21:00 on Thursdays and Fridays.
The museum is closed every Monday and there are no Chinese tour guides on holidays.
