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Today’s hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Changdeokgung doesn't get sharply crowded at any single point in the day — its typical pattern stays moderate through opening hours. It's usually quietest 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM, which is the best window if you want to avoid the crowds. Across the week, Saturdays draw the biggest crowds and Wednesdays are the calmest. Expect noticeably heavier crowds on weekends than on weekdays.
The least crowded times at Changdeokgung are usually 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM. Wednesdays tend to be the quietest day.
Yes. Changdeokgung is busier on Saturdays and Sundays than on weekdays, and Saturdays are the most crowded day of all.
Changdeokgung is typically least crowded 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM, and Wednesdays are the quietest day of the week.
The current crowd level for Changdeokgung is shown at the top of this page, based on recent visitor reports where available. The hourly chart above also marks how crowded it typically is at this time of day in Seoul.