Sights · 185 Changgyeonggung-ro,
Changgyeonggung Palace (창경궁)
Visit info
- Hours
- 09:00-21:00 (Last admission 20:00)
- Closed
- Mondays * Closed the next business day if Monday is a holiday
- Information
- +82-2-762-4868
- Parking
- Not available
About
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.
Getting there
185 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Source: Korea Tourism Organization (TourAPI). Details can change; check the official site before you go.