Deoksugung Palace

Culture · Jung-gu

Deoksugung Palace

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Walk the palace grounds to see traditional Korean pavilions alongside Western-style stone halls.

Quick facts

Suggested duration
About 1 hr
Reservations
No booking required for general entry, but special tours of Seokjojeon Hall must be reserved online in advance.
Best time to visit
7:00 PM

What stands out

Deoksugung’s gate and palace grounds

The visit shows Deoksugung Palace’s main gate and grounds, with an on-screen caption identifying the palace.

Watch the visit

From Alice Jade’s vlog

What visitors say

Before you go

Written from 1 vlog visit and 20,364 reviews.

Best for
  • Travelers seeking a quiet evening walk among illuminated historic buildings.
  • Anyone interested in seeing a unique blend of Korean and Western royal architecture.
Don't miss
  • Walk between the Korean palace halls and European-style buildings.
Skip if
  • You are looking for the massive scale and expansive courtyards of Gyeongbokgung Palace.
  • Your schedule only allows a visit on a Monday, when the palace grounds are closed to the public.

Location & visit info

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

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Distances are straight-line, measured on the map.