Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty A total of 27 monarchs ruled Korea during the 518-year Joseon dynasty (1392–1910) and 42 units of tombs of kings and queens have been preserved until today. Except Jereung (제릉) and Hureung (후릉) which are located in North Korea, 40 units are scattered in and around Seoul. Those 40 […]
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Huwon Secret Garden of Changdeokgung in Spring
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 […]
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 […]
Jongmyo Shrine – UNESCO Site
I went to Jongmyo Shrine last Thursday after 8 years. This cultural site itself has not been changed at all. It was still serene and tranquil, the reason why I loved this place so much. But! there was one big change which made me quite disappointed. Once, Jongmyo Shrine was my favorite historic site in Seoul. It was simply […]