Changdeokgung homepage (English): http://eng.cdg.go.kr/main/main.htm
Changdeokgung is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. This palace is one of the five grand palaces that were build during Joseon Dynasty by kings. Changdeokgung and Changgyeonggung are also called as East Palace because they were located in the east side of Hanyang, the central city, just like Seoul in modern days. Many kings loved Changdeokgung palace because the buildings blended with nature, not disturbing the peaceful colors of the wild. The palace was damaged during Japanese occupation and there are only 30% of the whole palace left today. However, it is one of the most well kept cultural heritage.
It was cloudy and foggy when we left our home.
What a day to take pictures...
My youngest cousin sitting on a red bench.
He's adorable~
Every little parts were so delicately made that it surprised me.
This was my first time visiting the palace (according to my memory),
and I couldn't believe these were build hundreds years ago.
The colors of the roof looks prettier and clearer seeing with eyes than it shows in photographs. I don't know whether they were repaired or painted again, but the colors fascinated me.
Injeongjeon
It was where the king greeted foreign leaders, and a lot of the times king stayed in this building when national events happened. Also, the king gave missions and had meetings with servants.
▼▼My brother and cousin playing in front of Injeongjeon▼▼
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