- Changdeokgung Palace is particularly known for its unique blend of traditional Korean architectural style and the natural beauty of its surroundings.
- Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung, Deoksugung and Gyeonghuigung are the five grand palaces located in Seoul.
- Changdeokgung Palace’s rear garden was constructed during the reign of King Taejong and served as a resting place for the royal family members.
- ...UNESCO, "Changdeokgung Palace complex," in Smarthistory, May 27, 2021, accessed July 24, 2024, https://smarthistory.org/changdeokgung-palace-complex/.
- Changdeokgung served as the site of the royal court and the seat of government until 1872, when the royal court rebuilt neighboring Gyeongbokgung.
- In 1997, the Changdeokgung Palace was added to UNESCO’s World Heritage sites list. The name translates to ‘Prospering Virtue Palace’.
- Changdeokgung Palace was built by King Taejong in 1405. During the Imjin War, Joseon lost both Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace.
- Changdeokgung (창덕궁) is one of the five palaces built during the Joseon Dynasty, which lasted from the late 14th century to the late 19th century.
- The World Heritage–listed Changdeokgung is the most beautiful of Seoul's five main palaces. You must join a one-hour guided tour to look around.
- Changdeokgung Palace Complex. In the early 15th century, the King Taejong ordered the construction of a new palace at an auspicious site.