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Changdeokgung PalacevsUnhyeongung
Both Changdeokgung Palace and Unhyeongung are endorsed by those who travel for a living. On balance, Changdeokgung Palace is preferred by most reviewers compared to Unhyeongung. Changdeokgung Palace has a TripExpert Score of 97 with accolades from 7 sources such as Lonely Planet, Time Out and Fodor's.
Changdeokgung Palace
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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
Unhyeongung Lonely Planet Michelin Guide
Atlas Obscura Frommer's
464 Samil-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This palace has a modest, natural-wood design reflecting the austere tastes of Heungseon Daewongun (1820–98), King Gojong’s stern and conservative father." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Unhyeongung provides a chance to see an interior typical of aristocratic homes and features a remarkable complex of wooden buildings restored in 1996. " Full review
Atlas Obscura "The site of the last royal wedding in Korea. " Full review
Frommer's "The childhood home of King Gojong (26th king of the Joseon Dynasty), Unhyeongung is smaller and architecturally different from other palaces." Full review
