Changdeokgung Palace and its Secret!

Changdeokgung Palace was originally built as a detached villa within the Gyeonbokgung Palace.  It is therefore not as grand as the Gyeongbokgung Palace.  But it has a secret which makes it a must see place in Seoul, its sprawling and serene Secret Garden. Within the Palace grounds is this garden which is actually a forest within the city and provides a peaceful and quiet sanctuary to royalty.  You need to make advance reservations  to be able to access this Secret Garden as they limit the number of guests per day.

A visit to Changdeokgung Palace which is a Unesco World Heritage Site is worthwhile because of its secret.