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Changgyeonggung Palace vs National Museum of Korea

Both Changgyeonggung Palace and National Museum of Korea are praised by expert reviewers. On balance, National Museum of Korea ranks slightly higher than Changgyeonggung Palace. National Museum of Korea has a TripExpert Score of 86 with accolades from 5 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Frommer's.

Changgyeonggung Palace
Changgyeonggung Palace
8 / 10
185 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Various events (tea ceremonies, reenactments for the king's birthday, marriage ceremonies) are held at the palace on select weekend days." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
". The oldest surviving structure is the 15th-century Okcheongyo stone bridge over the stream by the main gate." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Changgyeonggung stands out for its quiet beauty." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Not to be missed, particularly when the garden's cherry trees are in bloom." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"while it's not as impressive as some of the other royal enclaves in Seoul, the grounds are green and tranquil." Full review
National Museum of Korea
National Museum of Korea
9 / 10
137 Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 140-026, South Korea
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Visitors get a sense of not only the depth and beauty of Korean culture, but also how it evolved." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Even more impressive than the size is the museum's well-preserved collection of relics, which beautifully illustrate Korea's advancement." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The grand, marble-lined, modernist building cleverly channels plenty of natural light to show off Korea’s ancient treasures." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Houses the most comprehensive collection of Korean cultural artifacts that tell the story of Korea’s fascinating history, from ancient days to the modern era." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Calligraphy, painting, sculpture, lacquered and wooden objects and porcelain are among the countless works of exceptional quality on display at the National Museum of Korea,." Full review
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