Changgyeonggung Palace

Changgyeonggung Palace in South Korea is one of the five major palaces in South Korea and is worth visiting. If you come here, you can ask local friends to play with you, or ask a tour guide to explain it together. Otherwise, it will be very boring if you go alone. This is a building left over from the Joseon Dynasty. The palace is designed very simply. You can see many trees and vegetation. The houses are mainly one-story facilities. The entire area is not very large, and you can enjoy some interesting things. It's a great workout to visit here, with flat ground, stairs and steps. The buildings are mostly open air and wide open. So you can imagine the life and fun they have here. My favorite part was seeing the beautiful, colorful frescoed ceiling. Make sure to look up! I visited 4 main palaces and this one was definitely my favorite. Not because it's the biggest or most colorful, but the architecture of the main building with all the covered roofs is fantastic. It was more peaceful and quiet than some of the other palaces (which are also nice)

Another fabulous palace this one was rebuilt in the 1400s. Beautiful welcome conserved buildings and if you really wanna see the Secret Garden, you better go there early because he sells out quickly.

You have to pay an extra KRW1,000 to enter Changgyeonggung. It was great timing because we caught the 12:30pm performance of Samgantaek (where actors reenacted King Yeongjo's selection of his consort, Queen Jeungsun).

Amazing place and all the structures in the park. Not so many people as well. Must see spot in Seoul.

This palace is the palace used by the surviving Queens of the Joseon dynasty, there are many well known stories based in this palace. The palace was almost destroyed during the Japanese colonial period when it was turned into a theme park and some buildings were removed/sold but since that time it has been restored/maintained to some of its former glory. We saw it around sunset and it was nice to walk around as the sun was setting. There is a lake with lovely surrounding gardens and greenery. Towards the back of the palace is a European style greenhouse.

Well worth a visit. There's two sites which interconnect. The first main palace has an excellent audio guide and site map which you can access via the QR code at the entrance. The second Changgyeonggung palace is set in lovely park grounds, with ponds and a glass house. Toilets were nice and clean. You get free entry if you wear Korean national dress, which was nice for us tourists to see.

Beautiful traditional palace, definitely worth visiting—especially for the Secret Garden. A separate ticket is required for the garden, and it’s best to arrive early as it’s very popular. Like other palaces, entrance is free if you wear a hanbok (traditional Korean clothing). Great spot for photos and soaking in the peaceful atmosphere!

Underrated gem with peaceful vibes and rich history Changgyeonggung Palace (창경궁) is a beautiful and often underrated historical site in Seoul. It’s less crowded than other major palaces, which makes for a peaceful and relaxed visit where you can really soak in the surroundings at your own pace. The architecture is elegant and well-preserved, and the palace grounds are spacious with plenty of open areas, ponds, and trees — especially lovely in spring and autumn. It’s a great place to stroll, take photos, and learn about Joseon Dynasty history without the big crowds. If you're looking for a quieter alternative to Gyeongbokgung or Changdeokgung, this is a perfect spot to explore. Highly recommended for history lovers, photographers, or anyone wanting a calm break in the middle of the city. More pics at my IG: @ogolphotos