Essential Information to visit Deoksugung Palace - Hours, Tickets, and Tours

Deoksugung Palace is a unique blend of traditional Korean architecture and modern Western influences, nestled in the heart of Seoul. Known for its picturesque stone wall road and rich historical significance, Deoksugung offers a captivating journey into Korea's royal past. Here's everything you need to know before planning your visit!

Opening Hours & Regular Closures

Palace Grounds:

• Hours: 09:00 AM – 09:00 PM (Last Entry: 08:00 PM)
• Night Viewing: Available year-round

Exhibition Halls:

• Seokjojeon Hall: 09:30 AM – 05:30 PM (Last Guided Tour at 04:30 PM)
- Note: Access only by online reservation with a guided tour.
• Dondeokjeon Hall: 09:00 AM – 05:30 PM (Last Entry: 05:00 PM)
• Jungmyeongjeon Hall: 09:30 AM – 05:30 PM (Last Entry: 05:00 PM)

Regular Closing Day:

• Every Monday (If Monday is a public holiday, Deoksugung will open and close on the next non-holiday.)

Admission Fees

Category	Individual	Group (10+)
Adults (Korean 25–64 / Foreign 19–64)	1,000 KRW	800 KRW
Children (Under 18) & Seniors (Over 65)	Free	Free
Hanbok Wearers	Free	Free

🎉 Visitors wearing both traditional or modern-style hanbok get free entry, regardless of nationality!
※ Deoksugung Art Museum requires a separate ticket.

Guided Tours – Explore the History with Expert Guides

Deoksugung offers free regular palace tours in multiple languages for individual visitors (groups under 10 people).

Language	Days	Times
English	Tue–Sun	10:45 AM & 1:30 PM
Chinese	Tue–Sun	10:00 AM & 2:30 PM (No tours on Saturdays from Feb 4 to Mar 2)
Japanese	Tue–Sun	09:30 AM & 4:00 PM

Tour Starting Point: Near the main Deoksugung Guide Map, right after passing through Daehanmun Gate and Geumcheongyo Bridge.

Group Tours (10+ visitors):

• Pre-reservation is required.
• Limits: 25 people on weekdays / 15 people on weekends
• To reserve, call (+82) 2-751-0742.
※ Note: Tours are not suitable for groups of young children (elementary grade or below) due to the complexity of the content.

How to Get to Deoksugung Palace

Deoksugung is conveniently located in central Seoul, with easy access via subway and bus.

By Subway:

• City Hall Station (Line 1 & 2) – Exit 2 (2-minute walk)
• Gwanghwamun Station (Line 5) – Exit 6 or 2 (10-minute walk)

By Bus:

Nearest Stop: "City Hall / Deoksugung"
• Blue Buses: 103, 150, 401, 402, 406
• Green Buses: 1711, 7016, 7022
• General Buses: 790, 799

Alternative Stop: "Seoul Newspaper Building"
• Blue Buses: 101, 150, 402, 501, 506, 708
• Green Buses: 1711, 7016

Hanbok Free Entry Guide

Celebrate Korean tradition by wearing a hanbok and enjoy free entry to Deoksugung Palace!

• Both traditional hanbok and modern-style hanbok qualify.
• Visitors must wear both top (jeogori) and bottom (skirt/pants).
• Outerwear alone (like a durumagi) does not qualify.
• Foreign visitors in hanbok also receive free admission.
• Please wear hanbok that respects the cultural setting (avoid overly revealing outfits).

Special Notes on Deoksugung

• Deoksugung is unique among Seoul's palaces, featuring a blend of Korean traditional and Western neoclassical architecture, especially notable in Seokjojeon Hall.
• It’s famous for its picturesque stone wall road (Deoksugung Doldam-gil) - though there’s a Korean legend that says couples who walk the full path together may break up!
• Enjoy nighttime views of the palace, as it remains open until 9 PM throughout the year.

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