Deoksungung Palace Tour > Historic Site

Tour Code : M14-H1-6
Tour Price : 15,000KRW
Lead Time : 3HOURS
Starting No. : Min.  2pax
Meeting Time : 9:00 AM, 2:00 PM
Course : Deoksugung Palace-> Doldam-gil-> Seoul History Museum

◈ Where is Deoksugung Palace?

In 1592, Seonjo fled to Uiju because of the invasions of Japan and after he came back, there was no palace for the king to stay since all the palaces including Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung and Changyeonggung palace were burnt down. So, he chose Wolsan daegunga, which was the largest house of the royal family, as his temporary palace and stayed there. In February of 1608, Seonjo died in the bed of the temporary palace and Gwanghaegun became the king there. In the third year of Gwanghaegun, temporary palace was named Gyeongungung. Its main gate was Inhwamun, placed in the south, but later, it was rebuilt. On top of that, (the gate) Daenmun, placed in the east, changed its name to Daehanmun and became the main gate. In 1906, Junghwajun, which was burnt down, was restored.
Seokjojeon was built in 1909. Sunjong lived there after Gojong handed over the throne to him on July 20th, 1907. Seokjojeon was called Deoksugung Palace from that time.

◈ Visiting Deoksugung palace beforehand

 ▲ The changing of the guards of Gyeongungung palace

▲Junghwajun

▲Deoksugung Doldam gil

⊙ Where is Seoul History museum?

Seoul is the place dynasties, including Goguryeo, Silla, Baekje and Joseon had at least once occupied, and also the capital of Baekje. The reason why Seoul became a contested place for all the kings in Korea, (was) because its location is powerful and well connected and makes the country flourish. Seoul also became the capital of Joseon with the original name of Hanyang and enjoyed the glory.

◈ Visiting the Seoul History Museum beforehand

Terms & Conditions
• Included : guide service
• Reservation will be completed with a full payment
• Cancellation Policy
Two days before tour : no cancellation fee
A day before the tour : 50%
On tour day. : 100%