I happened to be near Changdeokgung recently with my family. While I had a meeting nearby, my family decided to look around Changdeokgung palace and Huwon. Fortunately it was opened even during this Covid-19 period. Huwon of the palace has been opened to public in limited areas only by touring with an official guide at […]
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Huwon Secret Garden of Changdeokgung
If I had to choose only one royal palace to visit in Seoul, it would be Changdeokgung Palace. I love all five main royal palaces in Seoul; Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung, Deoksugung and Gyeonghuigung. Each of palaces has its own distinct beauty. Then, what makes Changdeokgung more appealing than others? 1) It is the most well-preserved royal place built by the Joseon Dynasty and served as the main palace […]
Seonjeongneung, Royal Tombs
Seonjeongneung is royal tombs of two king of Joseon Dynasty. Its name, Seonjeongneung, is combined two name of Seolleung and Jeongneung. This place is a UNESCO World Heritage. It is easily accessible as is located close between two subway stations, line 2 (Seolleung station) and line 9 (Seonjeongneung station). Also, it is quite closed to […]