Changdeokgung & Changgyeonggung stand back to back, with a gate in the separating wall providing direct access between them; collectively they’re also referred to as Dongwol (East Palace), and though they have separate ticketing, it usually makes sense to visit them both in one go. We walked around the East Palace Complex and discovered that it was just as beautiful as the other palaces but was less crowded.
Changdeokgung’s famous Huwon (Secret Garden) can usually only be visited on a guided tour. If you prefer to wander freely you can do so on ‘Culture Day’ on the last Wednesday of every month, when the palaces all have free entry; it’s 5,000 for the Secret Garden, but without the requirement to join a tour. The Secret Garden isn’t just a pretty garden, it’s actually like an entire additional palace complex with various buildings and pavilions standing in beautifully landscaped surroundings; the entry fee may seem steep, but it’s definitely worth it if you’re there during the spring blossoms or autumn colours
Changgyeonggung is notable for the large grounds it stands on, with beautiful landscaped gardens renowned for their spring blossoms and autumn colours.
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