Deoksu Palace is open later than any other palace, making evening visits possible. The Western architecture intermingled throughout this palace was at first a major turn-off for me: It’s already next to impossible to find Korean-style buildings in Korea, and seeing them within the palace walls was the final straw. Recently, however, I have warmed up to the palace. Seeing it again after six years, I found a new charm in it.
Getting there: Deoksu Palace is located across from Seoul Square, right next to City Hall Station (Line 1 and 2). Admission is W1,000 for adults; W500 for children.
