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    SeoulCity Hall

    Deoksugung Palace Morning/Night Tour with Guide

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    USD 25.9629.67

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    Introduction

    • Please make a reservation at least 3 days before the departure.
    • Hours: Wed-Sun; Morning Tour: 09:30-11:30 (Meeting Time: 09:20); Night Tour: 18:30-20:30 (Meeting Time: 18:20)
    • Route: Gwanghwamun > Heungnyemun > Geunjeongmun > Geunjeongjeon > Sajeongjeon > Gangnyeongjeon > Gyotaejeon > Amisan > Gyeonghoeru > Sujeongjeon
    • Tour Duration: Approximately 2 hours
    • Tour Participants: 2-20 people (The tour is subject to cancellation if the minimum required number of participants is not met.)
    • Included: Deoksugung Palace Admission Ticket, English Guide
    • Excluded: Meals, Personal Expenses, Travel Insurance

    Why We Recommend It

    • Deoksugung Palace is a completely different vibe during the day and at night. 
    • The palace has a sad but important history and is a significant part of Korean Modern History.
    • The palace is unique from Gyeongbukgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, and more because of its western influence.

    Deoksugung Palace has served as the royal palace for 13 years. The palace tells a sad story of the end of a 500-year-long history of the Joseon Monarchy and the start of the Korean Empire. The sad story of King Gojong and how his reign was taken away from him lives on in the Deoksugung Palace. 

    Daehanmun is the first gate that takes you into Deoksugung Palace. The name used to be Daeanmun, which had the meaning of 'A peaceful country and its peaceful people'. The tour will start here.

    Deoksugung Palace's main characteristic is that it has a lot of western influence in its architecture. Seokjojeon is where the influence is visible mostly in the palace. The building is built with a modern architectural structure, which originated in the West. It was built as a space for the role and office of the palace, but it is used only as an office and an audience room, and the original shape has been damaged over time.

    The Junmyeong in Junmyeongdang stands for 'clear and bright governance'. Junmyeongdang is where King Gojong met his foreign envoys and was used as the bedroom of King Gojong before Hamnyeongjeon was built.

    Jeonggwanheon has a mixture of a traditional Korean roof and western pillars. According to the records, King Gojong and King Sunjong's portraits were created and stored here. The guide will tell you all about King Gojong's sad, last moments.

    Deoksugung Palace is unique from the other palaces in Seoul, so we highly recommend visiting and comparing the differences! The palace also has a sad story which you can learn more about in this guided tour. Book your tour now to hear the last moments of the Korean Empire!


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        2. After the reservation is completed, it will be confirmed within 1-2 days.

        3. Please make sure to arrive 10 minutes early at the designated meeting spot. (Morning Tour 09:20 / Night Tour 18:20 / Meeting Point: City Hall Station Exit 3) The tour departs on time. 

        4. Enjoy the tour!


        Cancelation Policy

        • Cancellations 3 days prior to the departure: Full Refund
        • Cancellations 2 days prior to the departure: No Refund
        • No-show: No Refund

        Things To Keep In Mind

        • This tour requires a lot of walking. We recommend wearing comfortable clothes and shoes. 
        • This is not a private tour; you'll be joined by multiple participants.
        • Children under the age of 4 are free of charge. Please bring a passport for age verification.
        • Joining the tour midway through the schedule is not possible.
        • Pets are not permitted on the tour, and no waiting area is available for them.
        • During the tour, recording lectures or filming is not allowed due to intellectual property rights.
        • The tour will proceed as scheduled even in case of rain, and cancellations due to weather conditions are non-refundable.
        • Cancellations and refunds due to natural disasters are not possible, but it is possible to change the date of your reservation.
        • If the tour is cancelled due to the operator's circumstances, you will be notified by the Customer Service team 1-2 days in advance.
        • If you have any questions, please contact help@creatrip.com.

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        Stella2023.12.10
        Today was a warm late fall weather, not winter. I walked to City Hall, paid the entrance fee of 1,000 won, and entered Deoksugung Palace. I started by looking at Junghwajeon, the main hall of Deoksugung Palace (a place where important national ceremonies were held and assemblies were held). It is the only building among the five major palaces of the Joseon Dynasty that was built in the 20th century, and was originally built as the main hall of the Imperial Palace of the Korean Empire, not the main hall of the Joseon Royal Palace. In the back, I went into Dondeokjeon, a brick building with a gorgeous European-style exterior that was restored at the end of September this year, and watched the media. Dondeokjeon is a place where banquets were held for foreign envoys. There was a lot to see and it was a great time to take a walk in the city.

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