Changgyeonggung Palace (창경궁) - Sightseeing - Korea travel and tourism information

Changgyeonggung Palace (창경궁)

Explanation

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.

Inquiry

+82-2-762-4868

Homepage

cgg.cha.go.kr

Information Use

Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-762-4868

Parking facilities : Available (33 parking spaces)

Day off : Mondays

Hours : 09:00-21:00 (Last admission 20:00)

More information

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

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.

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.

Location

185, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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