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Changdeokgung Palace in the morning (Secret Garden only if booked)

Walk the palace that still feels lived-in. The Secret Garden is timed; a booking is how you get in.

Palace · garden

Best for: A second palace morning after Gyeongbokgung Palace, or instead of it if you prefer gardens.
Start at: If you have a Secret Garden slot, be early. If not, walk Changdeokgung Palace, then Changgyeonggung Palace.
Getting there: Anguk Station (Line 3) toward Changdeokgung Palace. Jongno 3-ga Station also works.
Budget: Palace ticket; the Secret Garden is a separate timed ticket.

Where you go

See
Changdeokgung Palace (Donhwamun)
The main gate. Check the Secret Garden hour on your ticket.
Changdeokgung Palace, Seoul
See
Changdeokgung Palace courts
The Huijeongdang side is quieter than the first court.
Changdeokgung Palace, Seoul
See
Changgyeonggung Palace (optional)
The palace next door — only if you still have legs and time.
Changgyeonggung Palace, Seoul
Eat
Ikseon-dong lunch (early)
One hanok meal, then stop. Shopping in Insa-dong is another half-day.
Ikseon-dong, Seoul