Palace · Seoul, South Korea
Changdeokgung Palace
Changdeokgung (Korean: 창덕궁; Hanja: 昌德宮) is a former royal palace in Seoul, South Korea.
Photo: Basile Morin via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Seoul, South Korea |
|---|---|
| Type | Palace |
| Area | Area: 0.58 km² |
| Coordinates | 37.5794° N, 126.9928° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Changdeokgung Palace is known for
Changdeokgung (Korean: 창덕궁; Hanja: 昌德宮) is a former royal palace in Seoul, South Korea.
About Changdeokgung Palace
Changdeokgung (Korean: 창덕궁; Hanja: 昌德宮) is a former royal palace in Seoul, South Korea. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Historic Site of South Korea, it is among the best preserved of all Korean palaces. It and its neighboring palace Changgyeonggung have together been called the "East Palace".
History
In 1392 (Korean calendar), Joseon was established. Afterwards, the state's capital Hanyang (also called Hanseong and later called Seoul) was established and Gyeongbokgung was made its main palace (법궁; 法宮; pŏpkung). Due to political turmoil, the capital was temporarily moved to Kaesong and then back to Hanyang in 1404.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Changdeokgung Palace website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Seoul |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Gimpo International Airport (GMP) |
| Distance from the airport | 10.5 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
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- Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) · Seoul, South Korea · 11.1 miles away
- Incheon International Airport (ICN) · Seoul, South Korea · 30.7 miles away
- Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) · Cheongju, South Korea · 65.9 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Changdeokgung Palace?
Changdeokgung (Korean: 창덕궁; Hanja: 昌德宮) is a former royal palace in Seoul, South Korea.
Where is Changdeokgung Palace located?
Changdeokgung Palace is in Seoul, South Korea. Its coordinates are 37.5794° N, 126.9928° E.
How do I get to Changdeokgung Palace?
The nearest town is Seoul, and the nearest airport is Gimpo International Airport (GMP), about 10.5 miles away (straight line).
What is the history of Changdeokgung Palace?
In 1392 (Korean calendar), Joseon was established. Afterwards, the state's capital Hanyang (also called Hanseong and later called Seoul) was established and Gyeongbokgung was made its main palace (법궁; 法宮; pŏpkung).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Changdeokgung — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q477157 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- http://www.cdg.go.kr/default.jsp — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.