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Changdeokgung Palace
[experience]Awakening the Morning Palace
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  • status upcoming
  • type experience
  • participation type advance reservation
  • period 2025-10-08~2025-10-12
  • time SUN,WED,THU,FRI,SAT  08:00 ~ 10:00
  • location Changdeokgung Palace
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Why We Recommend It

  • Explore Korea’s five grand palaces this autumn.
  • Enjoy a special walking tour of Changdeokgung Palace without the crowds early morning.
  • Receive a set of traditional Korean sweets as a gift. 
  • Exclusive foreign visitor tickets available only on Creatrip!
  • Limited availability (First come, first served)


Program Overview

  • Morning of the Quiet Palace: A peaceful walk through Changdeokgung.
  • Illustrated Guidebook: A stylish guidebook outlining the walking course.
  • Souvenir Photo at Buyongji: A group photo with a printed copy provided.
  • Traditional Hangwa Gift: A set of Korean sweets (one per person, no eating inside).
*Traditional Hangwa Set 

(1 per person, consumption inside the palace is prohibited.)

Changdeokgung became a UNESCO site in 1997. Its buildings, ponds, and pavilions blend naturally with the landscape, reflecting Joseon’s beauty. Walk through its quiet forest paths as the gates open in the early morning.


Reservation Info

Information

  • Eligibility: Non-Korean nationals (including foreign citizens and permanent residents; Korean companions not allowed).
  • Booking: Advance reservation via Creatrip (up to 2 tickets per person).
  • Check-in: Entry allowed after verifying the Creatrip reservation on-site.
  • Booking Period: Available until 11:59 PM (KST), two days before the event.
  • Event Dates: October 8 (Wed) – October 12 (Sun), 2025 days, 5 sessions (1 per day)
  • Age Limit: 12 and older (Children under 12 must be accompanied by a guardian and require a separate ticket).
  • Capacity: 40 people per session; arrive at the check-in area at least 10 minutes early.
  • English Tour: 08:00–10:00 KST
  • Viewing Time: Approx. 120 minutes
  • Course
    • Jeonggak Walk: Geumcheon Bridge → Injeongjeon → Seonjeongjeon → Huijeongdang → Daejojeon → Nakseonjae
    • Secret Garden Walk: Buyongji Area → Aeryeonji Area → Yeongyeongdang → Observation Area
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How to Reserve

  1. Please fill in all the required information accurately on the reservation page.
  2. Please arrive at the on-site reception (Comprehensive Information Center for the Royal Culture Festival, in front of Geumho Gate at Changdeokgung Palace) at least 10 minutes before the tour. Entry will begin after confirming your reservation details at the reception. Please present your Creatrip reservation.
    • If you arrive more than 15 minutes late, you won’t be able to join or get a refund.
    • There’s no parking at Changdeokgung, so please use public transportation.
  3. Once your reservation is confirmed, follow the on-site staff’s instructions.
  4. The tour begins with the guide at the scheduled time.

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How to Get There

  • Address: Royal Culture Festival Information Center, in front of Geumho Gate, Changdeokgung Palace, 99 Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
  • Subway
    • Line 3 Anguk Station Exit 3, about 5 minutes on foot
    • Lines 1, 3, 5 Jongno 3-ga Station Exit 7, about 10 minutes on foot
  • Shuttle Bus:'Seoul Donhwamun Gugakdang' Stop
    • Blue: 109, 151, 162, 171, 172, 272, 710
    • Green: 7025