Filming locations · Jongno, Seoul
Kingdom: Secrets behind the palace gates
킹덤
Enter the royal courts where a hidden illness becomes a struggle for power.
2 filming stops · 3–4 hours · Self-guided
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Your day, scene by scene
Follow the stops in order. Scene descriptions contain story spoilers.
- 1
Filming location
Tongmyeongjeon, Changgyeonggung
창경궁 통명전The queen’s court
Tongmyeongjeon represents the queen’s quarters at the center of the palace conspiracy.
Check palace closure days and view the hall from designated visitor areas.
- 2
Filming location
Injeongjeon, Changdeokgung
창덕궁 인정전Power in the throne hall
The real palace hall provides a setting for Kingdom’s royal-court scenes and the struggle over the throne.
A separate palace admission may be needed. This route does not require a Secret Garden tour.
Before you set out
Plan this outing
Visit the queen's court setting at Changgyeonggung, then the throne-hall setting at neighboring Changdeokgung. These are protected palaces with separate admissions, not a Kingdom studio tour. Allow three to four hours and start in the morning. The time blocks are editorial estimates designed to avoid the earlier closing time at Changdeokgung.
Start at Changgyeonggung's public entrance
Navigate to Changgyeonggung at 185 Changgyeonggung-ro and enter through the public visitor entrance. Use the palace map to find Tongmyeongjeon; the hall name is not a separate street entrance. Before traveling, check both palaces' calendars because their regular Monday closure can move after a public holiday.
A suggested schedule
Allow extra time for traffic, queues and photo breaks. These are planning estimates, not live journey times.
- 09:30–10:45 · Changgyeonggung and Tongmyeongjeon
Buy admission and follow the public paths toward the hall. View architecture from designated areas; filming permission does not imply that visitors can enter the rooms. Leave enough time to return to an authorized exit without cutting through closed courtyards.
- 10:45–11:15 · Move between the palaces
Ask staff whether the connecting gate is operating for your visit. If it is unavailable, follow the public outside route to Changdeokgung's visitor entrance. Keep the second admission ready rather than assuming one ticket covers both sites.
- 11:15–13:00 · Changdeokgung and Injeongjeon
Explore the throne-hall courtyard and the permitted palace paths, then allow time for photographs and your exit. The Secret Garden is a separate experience; it is not needed to see the two scene stops in this route.
What to budget for
The KTO listings checked for this guide show standard individual admission of KRW 1,000 at Changgyeonggung and KRW 3,000 for Changdeokgung's palace grounds. That makes KRW 4,000 before transport or food. Age concessions and special events can change what you pay; verify your eligibility at the operator's current notice.
Opening and access
Both palaces normally close on Mondays. Changgyeonggung lists evening access, while Changdeokgung has seasonal closing times and stops admission one hour earlier. Do not infer late access to both. Stone surfaces and thresholds require care; ask staff about the accessible route to each hall.
If the weather changes
The main scene viewpoints are outdoors. Bring sun or rain protection and allow slower walking on wet paving. Special interior openings are separate programs and may be canceled; this plan relies on public courtyard viewing rather than a booked interior session.
Travel information sources · checked 6 October 2026
Researched from the references below. Confirm today’s opening times, fares and access with the operator before travelling.
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