Introduction:
Daejojeon Hall was the queen’s residence at Changdeokgung Palace. Originally built in 1405 (5th year of King Taejo’s reign during the Joseon Dynasty), the hall had been destroyed by fires multiple times since then. The current structure is the one rebuilt

 
Information:
Information Introduction Daejojeon Hall was the queen’s residence at Changdeokgung Palace
Originally built in 1405 (5th year of King Taejo’s reign during the Joseon Dynasty), the hall had been destroyed by fires multiple times since then
The current structure is the one rebuilt in 1920 with materials taken from Gyotaejeon Hall at Gyeongbokgung Palace after being burnt down in 1917
Daejeojeon is differentiated from other palace buildings in that it has no ridge on the roof
The center bedroom is surrounded by small-sized rooms for court ladies to attend to the king and the queen


Telephone: +82-2-3668-2300

Current:
Status Treasure No
816 (Designated on January 8, 1985) Closed Every Mondays

Operating:
Hours Feb-May, Sep-Oct 09:00-18:00June-August 09:00-18:30Nov-Jan 09:00-17:30* Last admission is one hour before closing
* Huwon (Secret Garden) is operated separately
Parking Facilities Available Admission Fees [Regular Tour] - Koreans Individuals: Adults (ages 25-64) 3,000 won / Free admission for visitors ages 24 or younger Groups of 10 people or more: 20% discount Permanent Ticket (General tour only): 30,000 won * Available to use from 09:00-17:30 for 1 month from the date of purchase Lunch Time Ticket (General tour only): 5,000 won Available to use from 12:00-13:00 for 10 times (to be used within 3 months from the date of purchase; ideal for those working or living nearby) * Free admission for: - Children (ages 6 or under) and one companion - Seniors (ages 65 or more) - Youths (ages 24 or under) - People with disabilities - Etc
[Special Tour to Huwon (Secret Garden)] Adults (ages 19 and older): 5,000 won / Students (ages 7-18) 2,500 won * In order to join the special tour to Huwon (Secret Garden), visitors must purchase both the general admission ticket (3,000 won) and Secret Garden admission ticket (5,000 won) * Free admission for - Children (ages 6 or under) - People with disabilities (level 1-3, proof of identification required) and one companion - Etc
[Foreign Visitors] Adults (ages 19-64): General Tour 3,000 won / Huwon 5,000 won Students (ages 18 or under): General Tour 1,500 won / Huwon 2,500 won Groups (10 people or more): 20% discount for general tours only Restrooms Available Parking Fees Free (recommend taking public transportation due to the limited paking area) Korean Info Service [Changdeokgung Palace Tour] 09:30, 11:30, 13:30, 15:30, 16:30 * The last time of tour varies by season
* Route: Donhwamun Gate – Injeongjeon Hall – Seonjeongjeon Hall – Huijeongdang Hall – Daejojeon Hall – Nakseonjae Hall * Duration: about 1-hour [Secret Garden Guided Tour] 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 16:30 * The last time of tour varies by season
* Route: Hamyangmun Gate – Buyongji Pond – Bullomun Gate, Aeryeonji Pond – Okryucheon Stream – Yeongyeongdang Hall – Bingcheongil Road – Donhwamun Gate * Duration: about 90-minute * Admission to Huwon is available for a maximum of 100 people per time slot (50 accepted through online reservation and 50 first-come first-served basis)
Visitors who purchase the integrated ticket (General tour + Admission ticket to Huwon) must exchange their ticket to on-site ticket in person or must make a reservation online in order for admission to Huwon
Interpretation Services Offered [Changdeokgung Palace Tour] English 10:30, 14:30 Chinese 10:00, 16:00 Japanese 12:30 * Duration: about 1-hour [Secret Garden Guided Tour] English 11:30, 13:30, 14:30 / 15:30 (Feb-Oct) Chinese 12:30 Japanese 10:30>br> * Duration: about 90-minute * Admission to Huwon is available for a maximum of 100 people per time slot (50 accepted through online reservation and 50 from first-come first-served basis)
Visitors who purchase the integrated ticket (General tour + Admission ticket to Huwon) must exchange their ticket to on-site ticket in person or must make a reservation online in order for admission to Huwon

 
Daejojeon Hall Reviews:
dH:    A real beauty!;Not bad for a walk
WUZ:    Sex museum;A bit repetitive
SounL:    Enjoyed the quick food options;Local fresh food market
tianO:    Good view and unique temple shape;Nice temple, but the view is reall...
ouI:    Not worth visit;Really a good place!
dH:    All things blown glass!;Loved it!
ouI:    lovely island;Southernmost Isle of Korea
tianO:    Good car museum;Classic cars
GDeLK:    Popular with locals;Peace and Beauty
zhangOU:    No waterfall but lovely walk;When is a waterfall just a fall?