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Changgyeonggung Palace
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𝓝𝓪𝓽𝔂 ® 👑
Moscow, Russia110,626 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
Дворец построен в середине 15 века королем Седжоном для своего отца. Перестроен в конце 15 века. Дворец несколько раз разрушали при попытках завоевать Корею и каждый раз он был восстановлен.
The palace was built in the middle of the 15th century by King Sejong for his father. Rebuilt at the end of the 15th century. The palace was destroyed several times when trying to conquer Korea, and each time it was restored.
15세기 중반에 세종이 아버지를 위해 지은 궁궐입니다. 15세기 말에 재건되었습니다. 궁궐은 한국을 정복하려다가 여러 번 파괴되었다가 매번 복원되었습니다.
The palace was built in the middle of the 15th century by King Sejong for his father. Rebuilt at the end of the 15th century. The palace was destroyed several times when trying to conquer Korea, and each time it was restored.
15세기 중반에 세종이 아버지를 위해 지은 궁궐입니다. 15세기 말에 재건되었습니다. 궁궐은 한국을 정복하려다가 여러 번 파괴되었다가 매번 복원되었습니다.
Written October 26, 2022
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TravelerTrecker
Houston773 contributions
Sep 2019
This is very interesting palace. It is not as large as Gyenongbokgung or Changdeokgung. It is connected with the latter. Like the others, the palace was destroyed by Japan during the time of occupation. In this palace, the Queen Mother and her court resided; the last Joseon queen was assassinated here by the Japanese invaders.
The palace grounds spread in between the hills and the city. The gardens are large and well kept. The main gate and the central palace are the most impressive sites. Several parts of the main palace were under restoration at the time of our visit. They did not prevent us from enjoying the visit to this site. We visited after visiting the secret gardens. It is quite relaxing as it is spacious and not many people visit this palace and its grounds. It has a nice small pagoda.
I have noticed that some reviews confuse this palace with Gyenongbokgung. There is no ceremony here to change guards.
You need a separate ticket to visit it. I recommend the combine ticket of palaces; it is very cheap.
I recommend visiting this palace after visiting the neighbor Changdeokgung palace and the secret garden. This is place to relax, to walk around at your pace.
The palace grounds spread in between the hills and the city. The gardens are large and well kept. The main gate and the central palace are the most impressive sites. Several parts of the main palace were under restoration at the time of our visit. They did not prevent us from enjoying the visit to this site. We visited after visiting the secret gardens. It is quite relaxing as it is spacious and not many people visit this palace and its grounds. It has a nice small pagoda.
I have noticed that some reviews confuse this palace with Gyenongbokgung. There is no ceremony here to change guards.
You need a separate ticket to visit it. I recommend the combine ticket of palaces; it is very cheap.
I recommend visiting this palace after visiting the neighbor Changdeokgung palace and the secret garden. This is place to relax, to walk around at your pace.
Written April 19, 2020
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CanisHan
Seoul, South Korea23,537 contributions
Dec 2020
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The Changgyeionggung was one of Korean Palace in Seoul. There was good to walk slowly with enjoying Choseon's atmosphere. There could enter by traffic card, and 1,000 won to enter. I didn't understand why the entrance fee paid twice for Changgyeonggung and Changdukggung in spite of two palace was located in one area. But it was certain that there was beautiful palace to enjoy.
The Changgyeionggung was one of Korean Palace in Seoul. There was good to walk slowly with enjoying Choseon's atmosphere. There could enter by traffic card, and 1,000 won to enter. I didn't understand why the entrance fee paid twice for Changgyeonggung and Changdukggung in spite of two palace was located in one area. But it was certain that there was beautiful palace to enjoy.
Written December 13, 2020
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MyNeoAj
7 contributions
Nov 2022
I would recommend you to renting a hanbok before come here,It's a good experience you should do. Take a picture with the palace and Royal guard. Don't miss to see the Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony too.
Written November 25, 2022
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jrrjr619
San Diego, CA74 contributions
Feb 2020
This was a must see place on our Seoul sightseeing list.. Be sure to stick around for the changing of the guard. You can also take pictures of the guards and have you picture taken with them as long as you don’t touch them. Quite an experience with some fantastic photo opportunities.
Written March 10, 2020
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Toni J
Fillmore, NY14 contributions
Oct 2021
This palace was beautiful in so many ways. The buildings were incredible and the landscape was breathtaking. I walked around the area for a long time and it was so peaceful and comfortable as well. I enjoyed my time there and the signs were super helpful to learn about the site as well.
Written January 27, 2022
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Abovetheclouds
1,728 contributions
May 2022 • Solo
This was the first palace I visited in Seoul. It was nice but not as nice as some of the other ones. It lacked the elegance and beauty of the other palaces. Having said this, I still enjoyed coming here and don't regret it. Would recommend going if you have time. Do the others first as they are nicer and more important.
Written May 30, 2022
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KodoDrummer
Buenos Aires, Argentina64,756 contributions
Sep 2022
The palace was build in the mid-15th century. I like the exteriors and decorated ceilings. Since the buildings are not furnished, it is hard to visualize how the buildings were utilized.
Written September 22, 2022
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wireless_in_CA
United States4,741 contributions
Jun 2019 • Family
This was the smallest of the palaces we visited during our trip and it had the lowest admission fee.
We entered the grounds of the palace from Chandeokgung Palace and the path was elevated above the grounds. As we walked down the stairs we saw the first buidlings one of which was used primarily by the King's concubines. There was a lot less buildings compared to the other Palaces we toured. However, the grounds were beautifully landscaped.
Once inside the main palace complex we saw that a part of it was under renovation. The main throne room was quite nice with highly detailed ceiling that showed a lot of craftsmanship. However, after we finished walking through the other parts of the palace there was not much else to see. We exited back through the entrance and had to show our other palace tickets to re-enter.
Overall it was nice but if you only have a limited amount of time then I would skip this one.
We entered the grounds of the palace from Chandeokgung Palace and the path was elevated above the grounds. As we walked down the stairs we saw the first buidlings one of which was used primarily by the King's concubines. There was a lot less buildings compared to the other Palaces we toured. However, the grounds were beautifully landscaped.
Once inside the main palace complex we saw that a part of it was under renovation. The main throne room was quite nice with highly detailed ceiling that showed a lot of craftsmanship. However, after we finished walking through the other parts of the palace there was not much else to see. We exited back through the entrance and had to show our other palace tickets to re-enter.
Overall it was nice but if you only have a limited amount of time then I would skip this one.
Written June 15, 2019
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Etienne D
Calvados71 contributions
Feb 2016 • Couples
Do not follow tourist guides telling you to use metro station Hyehwa line 4. There is an entrance through the Changdeokgung palace. Lovely place. Do not forget to visit the green house as well. Very relaxing walk through the park. One of the many superb Seoul monuments.
Written February 14, 2016
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TonyD008
Yomitan-son, Japan274 contributions
Who was your guide and do you have a contact number, email, or website? Thanks for any help!
AleArriaza
Playa del Carmen, Mexico268 contributions
We didnt have a guide for the palace. Only to the secret garden, which was included in the guided tour (i think that is the only way in the garden)
Yo B
Rome, Italy4 contributions
est il possible d y aller librement, sans avoir un guide et de payer son entree directement au "guichet" du palais?
Est-ce dans tous les palais pareil?
AlphardV
Villahermosa, Mexico4,726 contributions
Bien sûr, il est possible, pas de soucis. Le seul "palais" (car ce n'es pas un palais en fait) où on ne peut pas faire la visite sans guide est Jongmyo.
Changgyeonggung Palace (Seoul) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
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