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Changdeokgung Secret Garden

Changdeokgung Secret Garden

A UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring a stunning hidden garden that served as the royal family's private retreat. The secret garden (Huwon) showcases traditional Korean landscape architecture with serene ponds, pavilions, and ancient trees covered in winter snow.

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Changdeokgung Secret Garden

A UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring a stunning hidden garden that served as the royal family's private retreat. The secret garden (Huwon) showcases traditional Korean landscape architecture with serene ponds, pavilions, and ancient trees covered in winter snow.

Location

99 Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Anguk Station (Line 3) Exit 3, 5-minute walk

Advance reservations are highly recommended as tours are limited to 100 people per session. Book online 6 days in advance at royal.khs.go.kr. Tours last 90 minutes and are available in multiple languages. Winter scenery is particularly breathtaking!

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