Changdeokgung Palace

Last Saturday's adventure:

Changdeokgung Palace
Fun facts haha
It is one of the Five Grand Palaces built by the kings of the Joseon Dynasty.
The literal meaning of Changdeokgung(昌德宮) is "Palace of Prospering Virtue".
The Palace was burnt to the ground during the Japanese invasion in 1592 and reconstructed in 1609 by King Seonjo and King Gwanghaegun. Korea's last Emperor, Emperor Sunjong lived here until his death in 1926.
Today there are 13 buildings remaining on the palace grounds and 28 pavilions in the gardens, occupying 110 acres.
the main temple

the guards

some more guards at the entrance

when you first walk in

the main temple from afar

the year of the rat! 1984 :)

all the "years of"


all the animals

the description of 12 zodiac animal signs


dress up time!


the entrance

the kings temple


some temple that you could walk around in but had to take off your shoes for


walking into the palace

some more guards.

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check out the knife/sword things

'the justine' in korean guard attire