Castle
Changgyeonggung Palace
창경궁
Official name
About this place
Located in the heart of Seoul, Changgyeonggung Palace was originally built as Suganggung Palace by the 4th ruler of the Joseon dynasty, King Sejong (r.1418-1450), for his retiring father, King Taejong. It often served as residential quarters for queens and concubines. During the reign of King Seongjong (r.1469-1494), the palace was renovated and renamed to Changgyeonggung Palace. It later became a park with a zoo and a botanical garden during Japanese colonial rule. The palace grounds remained this way until 1983 when restoration of its old grace was completed.
- Address
- 185 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- Korean address
- 서울특별시 종로구 창경궁로 185 (와룡동)
- Opening hours
- 09:00-21:00 (Last admission 20:00)
- Closed days
- Mondays * Closed the next business day if Monday is a holiday
