Changgyeonggung Palace
창경궁
History · 185 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Nearby stations and stops
- Hyehwa (Line 4) · straight-line 602m
- Jongno 3(sam)ga (Tapgol Park) (Line 5) · straight-line 881m
- Bus stop 창경궁 · straight-line 31m
- Bus stop 창경궁.서울대학교병원 · straight-line 38m
Straight-line distance; the actual walk is longer · Data as of 2025-10-31
Source: Korea National Railway urban rail station information · Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport nationwide bus stop locations
- Admission
- Not provided
- Hours
- 09:00-21:00 (Last admission 20:00)
- Closed
- Closed on Mondays
- Mondays * Closed the next business day if Monday is a holiday
- Parking
- Parking available
- Available (22 parking spaces)
- Pets
- Not provided
- Accessibility
- Not provided
- Data status
- Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI · Source updated: 2026-02-11 · Collected: Not provided
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.
In the area
Royal Palaces 6 of 71 attractions in Jongno-gu
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Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI