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Changgyeonggung Palace

Seoul  >  South Korea

A palace in Seoul where you can observe common bird species in Korea.

Added* by Inseo Choi
Most recent update 26 március 2026

Description

Changgyeonggung is a palace built in the 15th century with beautiful aesthetics, visited by a number of tourists as well as the birds. It is an easily accessible place with easy walking trail, which makes it a charming birdwatching place, especially for beginners. You can watch the Mandarin Duck in the pond inside the palace from a close distance. Other notable species are Eurasian Wren and Red-flanked Bluetail. It is also often visited by Bohemian Waxwing and Japanese Waxwing in late winter.

Details

Access

Changgyeonggung Palace is located in central Seoul, in the Jongno District. Access is easy by public transport, there are many buses that go to the palace in Seoul City. Korean citizens under the age of 25 or foreigners under 20 are free to enter. Even if you are over the age, the entrance fee is very cheap.

Terrain and Habitat

Park , Pond

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Winter , Summer

Route

Paved road , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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