Deoksugung is the smallest of all the Five Great Palaces of the Joseon Dynasty listed together by UNESCO. However, thanks to its great location right in the city centre, it is certainly worth a look.
The palace consists of one main pavilion, several smaller buildings and a small park. It was built at the end of the 15th century.
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A visit to Deoksugung won't take you more than 20 minutes, but it's a nice incentive to visit the main and incomparably larger Gyeongbokgung Palace, which you'll find about a 5-minute walk away.
Admission and opening hours
Open daily except Mondays from 9:00-21:00, last entry one hour before closing time.
The ticket price is 1 000 krw. Can be paid in cash and by card. For children aged 7 to 18, admission is at 500 krw.
An integrated ticket to all five palaces + secret gardens is also available for 10 000 krw (save 4,000 won).
Official website: deoksugung.go.kr
Transportation to the palace
Deoksugung is located right in the center of Seoul and is definitely the most accessible palace of them all.
- Subway - City Hall station blue line 1 and green line 2 (use exit 3)
- Buses - lines 99, 330, 401, 402, 406, 1711, 7016, 7022
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