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Deoksugung Palace
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Deoksugung Palace

Sejong-daero, Seoul

4.6★★★★★★★★★★20.4K reviews

Historic palace in the heart of Seoul offering a popular Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony.

Cultural LandmarkHistorical LandmarkTourist Attraction

Why it's in the ranking

We blend the rating (4.6) with the volume of 20,435 reviews to compute a confidence score of 4.59 (out of 5).

Opening hours

● Closed now
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 09:00 AM – 09:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 09:00 AM – 09:00 PM
  • Thursday: 09:00 AM – 09:00 PM
  • Friday: 09:00 AM – 09:00 PM
  • Saturday: 09:00 AM – 09:00 PM
  • Sunday: 09:00 AM – 09:00 PM

Approximate location

Address: South Korea, Seoul, Jung District, Sejong-daero, 99 덕수궁

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What visitors say

Reviews from Google
  • ★★★★★★★★★★princess ruhama· 2 months ago

    Visiting Deoksugung Palace was one of the most unforgettable experiences of my trip to South Korea. Walking through its grand gates felt like stepping back in time, where history and tradition come alive in the heart of modern Seoul. The…

  • ★★★★★★★★★★Karen· 2 months ago

    Must see at night! Door close at 8pm for 9pm night visitors! Only KRW1000 Quiet, calm, beautiful palace… Both east & west architectures + ancient vs modern feels

  • ★★★★★★★★★★Stuart· 6 months ago

    Deoksunung Palace was a highlight of my trip to Seoul. Its quieter than the larger palaces. I visited twice, once in the morning and a second time in the evening. The evening visit was magical with the lighting of the buildings and city…

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