Seoul - Deoksugung Palace Royal Guard-Changing Ceremony

Direction: City Hall Station (Seoul Subway Line 1, 2), Exit 2.Go straight 100m to arrive at Daehanmun Gate on the right.

"Located at the corner of Seoul's busiest downtown intersection, Deoksugung Palace is famous for its elegant stone-wall road. It is also the only palace that sits alongside a series of western style buildings that add to the uniqueness of the surrounding scenery. Deoksugung Palace originally belonged to Wolsandaegun (1454~1488), the older brother of King Seongjong (1469~1494) of the Joseon Dynasty. It became a proper palace when Gwanghaegun (1575~1641) ascended the throne and gave the palace the name Gyeongungung in 1611. Afterwards, the name was then changed back to its orginal title of Deoksugung." --- visitkorea.or.kr

Street view after exited City Hall Station - Exit 1. A minor disable people doing hard on his wood carving. The is the 'fence' of Deoksugung Palace.

Main entrance of the palace. Counter on right is selling admission ticket.

During the ceremony, person in charge will guide you when is the time to take photo with those Royal Guards. Do not need to rush to take photo with them. They allow plenty of time to let tourist to take picture. So, just enjoy it.

By the way, in front of the entrance, there has one 'kiosk' for renting Hanbok to let tourist to take photo. I did not check out the renting rate... paiseh.



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Changing of the Royal Guards Ceremony Schedule: 11:00, 14:00, 15:30 (Closed on Mondays)