Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Changdeokgung (창덕궁)


Seoul-first installment:Changdeokgung Palace

As a I mentioned on my previous post, one of my 'must visits' in Seoul was Changdeokgung Palace, at that time I only knew that this Palace is one of the shooting places for the famous series of 'Jewel in the Palace' or 'Dae Jang Geum'.It was my first visit of the day since it's only a stroll walk from my hotel.

Changdeokgung Palace (literally means 'Palace of Prosperous Virtue) is one of Five Grand Palaces in Seoul built by Joseon Dynasty. Located in a large park in Jongno-gu, Seoul, this UNESCO World Heritage site can be reached by subway line 3, get off at Anguk station and take exit 3.
Accompanied by three friends from Japan and a new couple friend from Seoul, we decided to take our own walking tour instead of waiting for the next English guided tour. We explored this beautiflul Palace for about 2 hours before heading to another palace called Gyeongbokgung Palace.

Here are some snaps we took in the Palace:







Here are some useful information about this Palace:

- Address
1, Waryong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul

- Tel : 82-2-762-8262

- Admission Fee
Ages 19~64 : 3000 won
Ages 7 ~18 : 1500 won
Ages 6 and below, Ages 65 and up : Free

Closed: Mondays

For full information of this Palace you can clik here

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