Sights · 99 Sejong-daero,
Deoksugung Palace's Daehanmun Gate (덕수궁 대한문)
Visit info
- Hours
- [General viewing] 09:00-21:00 (Last admission 20:00)
- Closed
- Mondays
* Open if Monday falls on a public holiday and will be closed the next business day instead. - Parking
- Not available
About
Located near City Hall station, Daehanmun Gate is the main gate of Deoksugung Palace, one of the princiapl five palaces of Joseon dynasty. The name "Daehan" means wish for eternal prosperity of the Korean Empire. In front of the gate, the Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony is held twice daily, along with the reproduction of costumes and style throughout the year.
Getting there
99 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
Source: Korea Tourism Organization (TourAPI). Details can change; check the official site before you go.