Serene view of a traditional Korean pavilion in a lush Seoul garden with a pond.Culture

Changdeokgung Secret Garden

창덕궁 후원

Jongno, Seoul · 서울

The rear garden of Changdeokgung palace — pavilions, a lotus pond and woodland laid out around the existing terrain rather than over it, entered on timed guided tours only.

Why it’s worth it

The palace is fine; the garden is the reason to come, and it is capped at a small number of visitors per tour. Book the slot online in advance, especially in autumn.

CategoryCulture
AreaJongno
HoursGuided tours only, closed Mondays
Typical spend₩
palacegardenguided only

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