Is there parking at Changgyeonggung Palace?

Changgyeonggung Palace has no on-site parking. Use public transport or a nearby car park.

What are the opening hours of Changgyeonggung Palace?

09:00-21:00 (Last admission 20:00). Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).

Which day is Changgyeonggung Palace least crowded?

Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Sunday is the quietest day of the week (average 73) and Saturday the busiest (average 98). The single quietest day is Sun, Nov 1.

What time should I visit Changgyeonggung Palace to avoid the crowds?

Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving right after opening (09:00) or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.

Will Changgyeonggung Palace be crowded this weekend?

This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 98; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

Changgyeonggung Palace

Jongno-gu, Seoul · Historic site

Changgyeonggung Palace: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 98); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Sun, Nov 1; weekday average 87, weekend average 86; the quietest day of the week is Sunday; no on-site parking.

Located in the heart of Seoul, Changgyeonggung Palace was originally built as Suganggung Palace by the 4th ruler of the Joseon dynasty, King Sejong (r.1418-1450), for his retiring father, King Taejong. It often served as residential quarters for queens and concubines. During the reign of King Seongjong (r.1469-1494), the palace was renovated and renamed to Changgyeonggung Palace. It later became a park with a zoo and a botanical garden during Japanese colonial rule. The palace grounds remained this way until 1983 when restoration of its old grace was completed.

Description: Korea Tourism Organization

Official website ↗

Type: Historic site
Area: Jongno-gu, Seoul
Address: 185 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Opening hours: 09:00-21:00 (Last admission 20:00)
Closed: Mondays * Closed the next business day if Monday is a holiday
Parking: Not available
Sunrise / sunset: Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:55 · sunset 17:36
Phone: +82-2-762-4868
Popularity: Popular

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Changgyeonggung Palace: least crowded days in the next 30 days

This is the daily crowd index forecast by the Korea Tourism Organization from mobile-network data. 100 = this place's busiest period, so 50 means about half as busy as its peak. It covers the whole day — even busy days can be quiet early in the morning or in the evening.

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
			10/2891	2990	3095	3198
11/165	2Closed	375	479	574	692	799
876	9Closed	1083	1186	1283	1395	1498
1574	16Closed	1789	1890	1989	2092	2198
2277	23Closed	2491	2592

Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays

Quieter weekends & holidays	Sun, Nov 1 65 · Sun, Nov 8 76 · Sun, Nov 15 74
Quietest days	Sun, Nov 1 65 · Thu, Nov 5 74 · Sun, Nov 15 74
Busiest days	Sat, Oct 31 98 · Sat, Nov 7 99 · Sat, Nov 14 98
Weekday / weekend average	Weekdays 87 · weekends 86
Average by day of week	Tue 85 · Wed 88 · Thu 84 · Fri 94 · Sat 98 · Sun 73 (bold = quietest day)

Festivals & events nearby

Roads and car parks around festival sites get busier than usual. All festivals in Korea →

Yangjaecheoneul Pumeun Yangjaedoseogwan 「mulgil Ttara Geurimchaek Yeohaeng」 양재천을 품은 양재도서관 「물길 따라 그림책 여행」 On now Sat, Oct 10 – Sun, Nov 8 · 12 km
Nowondalbitsanchaek 노원달빛산책 On now Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Nov 8 · 10 km
《sojangpum, Sidaeui Jangmyeondeul》《소장품, 시대의 장면들》 On now Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Dec 6 · 1 km
Sium Sium Morning On now Sun, Oct 18 – Sun, Nov 29 · 11 km

FAQ

Is there parking at Changgyeonggung Palace?: Changgyeonggung Palace has no on-site parking. Use public transport or a nearby car park.
What are the opening hours of Changgyeonggung Palace?: 09:00-21:00 (Last admission 20:00). Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
Which day is Changgyeonggung Palace least crowded?: Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Sunday is the quietest day of the week (average 73) and Saturday the busiest (average 98). The single quietest day is Sun, Nov 1.
What time should I visit Changgyeonggung Palace to avoid the crowds?: Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving right after opening (09:00) or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.
Will Changgyeonggung Palace be crowded this weekend?: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 98; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

Nearby attractions

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Changgyeonggung Honghwamun 창경궁 홍화문 0.0 km · Historic site
The Museum of Medicine 0.2 km · Museum & gallery
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Sources: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL), crowd forecasts based on mobile-network data, Korea's national parking-lot open data. These are forecasts calculated from past data, not live information — use them as a guide. Korea time (KST, UTC+9).