World Heritage Changdeok Palace Tour

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  • UNESCO Masterpiece: Changdeok Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned as the most “Korean” palace, built in perfect harmony with nature rather than strict symmetry.
  • Historical Heart: It served as the primary residence and center of government for many Joseon kings for over 250 years, making it the true historical heart of the dynasty.
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🏯 World Heritage Changdeok Palace Tour: The Soul of the Joseon Dynasty

Changdeokgung Palace was built in 1405 by King Taejong, the third king of the Joseon Dynasty, as a secondary palace. Later, it was destroyed during the Japanese invasions of Korea and rebuilt in 1611. Connected with Changgyeonggung, it became Changdeokgung, and until the reconstruction of Gyeongbokgung in the 5th year of King Gojong’s reign (1868), it served as the main palace for over 250 years. Let’s take a walk through the palace most beloved by the kings of the Joseon Dynasty.

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👑 Injeongjeon (仁政殿): Main Throne Hall
Seonjeongjeon
💼 Seonjeongjeon (宣政殿): Royal Office
Injeongjeon

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our tour guide, Young was such a good guide. She came prepared with lots of additional information and pictures to supplement the information she was presenting. I went to both palaces in Seoul, and Changdeokgung was much less crowded than Gyeongbokgung. Highly recommend this tour and tour guide.

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Our guide Young was wonderful. She guided us through Changdeokgung Palace and helped us buy our tickets for the Secret Garden, which was a big help. I learned so much about the history and the stories behind each place. I highly recommend a guided tour if you want a deeper look and a real sense of how rich Korean culture is. Thank you, Young!

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Really enjoyed our tour of Changdeokgung Palace with Young! She was super knowledgeable and shared lots of interesting insights into the palace and its history. Would definitely recommend the tour!

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Today we visited Changdeok Palace with our guide Young, and it was a wonderful experience. She explained everything clearly and with real passion, making the history come alive without feeling overwhelming. The tour was perfectly paced and engaging for both me and my daughter. Thanks to Young, this beautiful palace became truly meaningful. Highly recommended!

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Grace provided an exceptional guided tour of Changdeokgung Palace. Her knowledge of its history, architecture, and the palace’s harmony with its natural surroundings was both deep and engaging, bringing the grounds to life through vivid storytelling. She expertly guided us through the complex, explaining cultural nuances and key historical moments with clear English. Her passion for Korean heritage was contagious, making the tour educational and genuinely enjoyable. Grace’s professional yet warm demeanour ensured everything ran smoothly from start to finish. We gained a much deeper appreciation for this UNESCO World Heritage site thanks entirely to her insights, and I would recommend her services to any visitor without hesitation.

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Our tour guide Young was amazing! I missed her message, but she still patiently waited for me to arrive, which was so thoughtful. She provided a wealth of historical knowledge, giving me a deeper understanding of Korean culture and why Deoksugung Palace is a world heritage site. Thank you so much for such a wonderful tour experience 🥳

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Young is an amazing guide! She is incredibly organized (thanks for the ticket reminder!) and her knowledge of history and culture is impressive. It was inspiring to see her passion for her heritage. She was patient, kind, and answered all our questions thoroughly. A 5-star experience all around!

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our tour guide was very helpfuland she explain the history of the palace very detail. it would have just been a random walk without her

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I really enjoyed my tour with Mrs Young. She is a very thoughtful and dynamic person and was very helpful with plenty of information about Korean history and culture as related to both the palace and a more general point of view. I would certainly recommend her as a distinguished tourist guide and hope to meet her again for another tour. I would like to thank her again for her work and kindness. ☺️🤩

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Young was a terrific guide. I was the only one with her today and I felt spoilt. Young was professional and friendly. Her knowledge was vast and she was always willing to answer questions. The tour was very comprehensive and I would highly recommend doing this if you are visiting Seoul.

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