Gyeongbok Palace, Seoul, South Korea - Situated at the heart of Seoul City, with beautiful Bugaksan Mountain as its backdrop. Gyeongbokgung (“Gung” means Palace and “Gyeongbok” means Greatly Blessed by Heaven) was the first royal palace built in the Joseon Dynasty by King Taejo, founder of Joseon Dynasty.
Gyeongbok Palace Timeline
(info from: http://www.royalpalace.go.kr)
Gyeongbok Palace is hugely popular tourist attraction in South Korea, drawing millions of tourist every year. However, for those who may not be able to visit or is still planning to visit this place, please allow me to take you on tour of this beautiful palace through my lens and join me as if we stepped back in time and go into the Heart of Joseon Dynasty.
Gwanghwamun Gate and Mount Bugaksan
Gwanghwamun Gate – main and largest gate of Gyeongbok Palace
Details of the Roof of Gwanghwamun Gate along a special changing of Royal Gate Guards
Geunjeongjeon Hall, is the throne hall where the king formally granted audiences to his officials, gave declarations of national importance, and greeted foreign envoys and ambassadors during the Joseon Dynasty.
Inside details of Geunjeongjeon Hall
Gyeonghoeru Pavilion, is a hall used to hold important and special state banquets during the Joseon Dynasty. It is registered as Korea’sNational Treasure No. 224 on January 8, 1985.
Hyangwonjeong Pavilion, a small, two story hexagonal pavilion built in 1873 by the order of King Gojong. Constructed on an artificial island of a lake named Hyangwonji (means Pavilion of Far-Reaching Fragrance) and a bridge named Chwihyanggyo (means Bridge Intoxicated with Fragrance)
Jibokjae, located next to Geoncheonggung Residence, is a two-story private library used by King Gojong.
Sajeongjeon Hall, is a building used as the main executive office by the king during the Joseon Dynasty.
