Place to visit
Deoksugung, South Korea: what it is and when to go
Deoksugung is a palace (덕수궁) in South Korea (Seoul). Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to May and September to November. In June there are 14 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 25. It has articles in 31 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in South Korea on this site. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Palace · History
- Local name
- 덕수궁
- Where
- South Korea · 세종대로 99, 04519, 서울특별시
- Best time
- March to May and September to November.
- Nearest airport
- GMP Seoul, 16 km as the crow flies
- Website
- deoksugung.go.kr
- Coordinates
- 37.56613, 126.97505
What it is and where
Deoksugung is a palace (덕수궁) in South Korea (Seoul). It has articles in 31 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in South Korea on this site.
It is in Seoul, where this site lists 57 more places to see, 2.0 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 37.56613, 126.97505; the nearest main airport is Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP, Seoul), 16 km as the crow flies. How to get around South Korea (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the History places in South Korea. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Deoksugung is March to May and September to November.
- JanPossible9:41
- FebPossible10:36
- MarBest time11:43
- AprBest time12:59
- MayBest time14:01
- JunPossible14:35
- JulBetter not14:21
- AugPossible13:27
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time11:00
- NovBest time9:56
- DecPossible9:25
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 25. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to South Korea in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to South Korea
To enter South Korea there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A passport with six months' validity”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the South Korea checklist. Currency: South Korean won (KRW); plugs: Type C and F · 220 V · 60 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 police · 119 ambulance and fire · 1330 tourist information, in Spanish.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- NamdaemunMain gate of Seoul fortress; one of The Four Great Gates (cardinal) as one of The Eight Gates of Seoul as part of the Fortress Wall of Seoul, South Korea685 m
- GyeonghuigungGyeonghui Palace (in Korean: Gyeonghuigung, literally Palace of Serene Harmony) was a palace located in Seoul, South Korea. It was one of the "Five Grand Palaces" built by the Joseon Dynasty757 m
- GyeongbokgungPalace in Seoul, South Korea1.5 km
- CheonggyecheonStream in Seoul, South Korea1.6 km
- National Folk Museum of KoreaNational museum in Seoul, South Korea1.7 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the South Korea guide.
More in South Korea: History
- Changdeokgung: palace in Seoul, South Korea
- Jongmyo: royal Confucian shrine in Seoul, South Korea
- Bulguksa: Temple
- Hwaseong Fortress: Palace
- Namhansanseong: fortress in Korea
- Cheomseongdae: astronomical observatory in Gyeongju, South Korea
Every South Korea place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Deoksugung?
It is a palace (덕수궁 in the local language) in South Korea. It has articles in 31 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in South Korea on this site.
When is the best time to visit Deoksugung?
March to May and September to November. In June there are 14 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 25.
How do you get to Deoksugung?
The nearest main airport is Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP), 16 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around South Korea is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the South Korea map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Namdaemun, Gyeonghuigung, Gyeongbokgung. The rest is in the South Korea guide.
Keep reading
- Seoul57 places to see in and around Seoul, South Korea: Changdeokgung, Gyeongbokgung, Jongmyo. Best time: March to May and September to November.
- History73 places for history in South Korea, from Changdeokgung to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: March to May and September to November. Each with its own season by al
- South KoreaBefore travelling to South Korea: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: up to 90 days.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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