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Changgyeonggung PalacevsChangdeokgung Palace
Both are rated highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Changdeokgung Palace ranks significantly higher than Changgyeonggung Palace. Changdeokgung Palace has a TripExpert Score of 97 with accolades from 7 publications such as Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and Afar Magazine.
Changgyeonggung Palace
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Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
185 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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Frommer's "Various events (tea ceremonies, reenactments for the king's birthday, marriage ceremonies) are held at the palace on select weekend days." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
". The oldest surviving structure is the 15th-century Okcheongyo stone bridge over the stream by the main gate." Full review
Fodor's "Changgyeonggung stands out for its quiet beauty." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Not to be missed, particularly when the garden's cherry trees are in bloom." Full review
Afar Magazine "while it's not as impressive as some of the other royal enclaves in Seoul, the grounds are green and tranquil." Full review
Changdeokgung Palace Fodor's Frommer's Lonely Planet Afar Magazine Lonely Planet Michelin Guide
Time Out Afar Magazine
99 Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 110-360, South Korea
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Fodor's "If you only have time for one of Seoul's five palaces, Changdeokgung is the one to see." Full review
Frommer's "Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1997, Changdeokgung's rear garden has remained a resting area for the royals since the time of King Taejong." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The beautiful main palace building, Injeongjeon... sits in harmony with the paved courtyard, the open corridors and the trees behind it." Full review
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The highlight, Biwon (Huwon), the Secret or Hidden Garden.
Afar Magazine "The leafy gardens provide respite from the non-stop city beyond the walls." Full review
Lonely Planet "The beautiful main palace building of Changdeokgung sits in harmony with the paved courtyard, the open corridors and the trees behind it." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"A Unesco world heritage site, Changdeokgung was built in 1404 to house the royal family and remained a royal residence up until 1989." Full review
Time Out "The most well-preserved of all the palaces, Changdeokgung Palace is said to be the favored palace of the Joseon princes and a personal favorite of Seoul locals." Full review
Afar Magazine "a prime example of pungsu, a style derived from the principles of Confucianism that harmoniously blends architecture with the surrounding landscape. " Full review
