Imperial Palace of the Korean Empire
Deoksugung Palace Guided Tour
I will introduce you to a fantastic Deoksugung Palace tour that is explained in easy-to-understand English. Deoksugung Palace is the imperial palace of the Korean Empire, an imperial state declared in 1897. You can hear stories about the Korean Empire and Deoksugung Palace from a professional guide. It will be a time to learn about the history and architecture of Korean dynasties by asking questions and listening to the answers. Have an interesting and informative time during the tour, which lasts approximately 2 hours.
Enjoy the harmony of tradition and modernity at Deoksugung Palace with the best guide.
A beautiful combination of tradition and modernity
Deoksugung Palace tour conducted in English! 100 years ago, Korea was called the “Korean Empire,” not Joseon or South Korea. At this time, Deoksugung Palace, which served as the main palace instead of Gyeongbokgung Palace, is the only palace with both traditional and Western-style buildings, and has a strange charm. Since it was at the center of the first modernization attempt in 600 years, Deoksugung Palace simultaneously preserves history and the pain of the Japanese invasion.
Deoksugung Stone Wall Road
After feeling the quiet and peaceful beauty of Deoksugung Palace, I recommend walking along the stone wall next to Deoksugung Palace. Take a walk along the romantic old stone wall path filled with greenery and heal yourself.
scene of history
Seokjojeon, a Western-style building found only in Deoksugung Palace among palaces in Seoul, was completed in 1910 as the first Western-style royal building built in the Korean Empire. In addition to Seokjojeon, Deoksugung Palace was where major and small events of the country and royal family took place from the late 19th century to the early 20th century, and each building in the palace served as a stage for such historical events.
Take a tour of Deoksugung Palace, the last imperial palace and full of painful stories of history, with a professional guide right now.
Meeting Place:
Subway Line Number 1,2 City Hall Station Exit 3
99 Sejeong-daero, Jung-gu Seoul (City Hall Station Exit 3)
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Meeting Time:
Morning 09:20 / Afternoon 18:20
Operating Period :
Every Wednesday - Sunday
Duration:
Morning 09:30 - 11:30 (Approx 2 hours)
Afternoon 18:30 - 20:30 (Approx 2 hours)
Minimum/Maximum Number of Reservation:
2 / 10 pax
Daehanmun - Junghwamun & Junghwajeon - Seokjo-dang - Junmyeong-dang - Imajodang - Seokur-dang - Deokhongjeon - Hamnyeongjeon - Jeonggwanheon
* Content of explanation is slightly different depending on each guide.
Subway Line Number 1,2 City Hall Station Exit 1