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Changdeokgung Palace Complex [UNESCO World Heritage Site]

Jongno-gu, Seoul · Historic site

Changdeokgung Palace Complex [UNESCO World Heritage Site]: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 100); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Tue, Nov 10; weekday average 79, weekend average 95; the quietest day of the week is Tuesday; opening hours: 09:00–18:00 (last entry 17:00) · closed Mondays (KST); no on-site parking.

Changdeokgung Palace Complex [UNESCO World Heritage Site]

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Type
Historic site
Area
Jongno-gu, Seoul
Address
99 Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Opening hours
09:00–18:00 (last entry 17:00) · closed Mondays (KST)
Parking
No on-site parking (use public transport or nearby lots)
Sunrise / sunset
Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:55 · sunset 17:36
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Changdeokgung Palace Complex [UNESCO World Heritage Site]: 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.

SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
10/28822984308631100
11/1882Closed3764765786867100
8949Closed106911741274138214100
159016Closed177918791981208621100
229023Closed24812576

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

Quieter weekends & holidaysAll weekends and holidays in the next 30 days look busy — consider a weekday.
Quietest daysTue, Nov 10 69 · Wed, Nov 11 74 · Thu, Nov 12 74
Busiest daysSat, Oct 31 100 · Sat, Nov 7 100 · Sat, Nov 14 100
Weekday / weekend averageWeekdays 79 · weekends 95
Average by day of weekTue 76 · Wed 77 · Thu 79 · Fri 85 · Sat 100 · Sun 91 (bold = quietest day)

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FAQ

Is there parking at Changdeokgung Palace Complex [UNESCO World Heritage Site]?
Changdeokgung Palace Complex [UNESCO World Heritage Site] has no on-site parking. Use public transport or a nearby car park.
What are the opening hours of Changdeokgung Palace Complex [UNESCO World Heritage Site]?
09:00–18:00 (last entry 17:00) · closed Mondays (KST). Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
Which day is Changdeokgung Palace Complex [UNESCO World Heritage Site] least crowded?
Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Tuesday is the quietest day of the week (average 76) and Saturday the busiest (average 100). The single quietest day is Tue, Nov 10.
What time should I visit Changdeokgung Palace Complex [UNESCO World Heritage Site] 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 Changdeokgung Palace Complex [UNESCO World Heritage Site] be crowded this weekend?
This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 100; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

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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).

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