Deoksugung Palace

Visited during Autumn but seems that the leaves dropped pretty fast mostly fallen. Some part still looking beautiful especially the glass house. But the palace is really big so set aside 1-2hours to walk around.

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Initially the home of grand prince, until it became the residence of the royal family for the Joseon monarchy.

Deoksugung (덕수궁, Deoksugung) is located in the center of Seoul, South Korea. It is a palace of the Joseon Dynasty with a long history. It is famous for its unique combination of Korean and Western architectural styles. Here is some information about Deoksugung: Historical Background • Deoksugung was originally the official residence of the Goryeo Dynasty and later became a temporary palace of the Joseon Dynasty. • During the period of Gwanghaegun (1608-1623), it was officially named "Deoksugung", which means "long life and good fortune". • During the Japanese colonial rule, some buildings of the palace were demolished, but many important historical sites were still preserved. Main Features 1. Korean Architecture • Junghwajeon: The main hall of Deoksugung, where the Joseon royal family held important ceremonies. • Seokjojeon: It is a Western architectural style, in contrast to traditional Korean houses, and is one of the symbols of the introduction of Western culture at that time. 2. Western-style garden • Deoksugung Palace is famous for its unique Western-style garden, where flower beds, fountains and Korean-style buildings complement each other. 3. Deoksugung Stone Wall Road • The stone wall road (Deoksugung Bakgol Road) outside the palace is a romantic place for walking, especially popular with couples and tourists. Tour information • Opening hours: Usually 9:00 am to 9:00 pm, the specific time may vary depending on the season. • Transportation: Subway Line 1 City Hall Station, a few minutes walk away. • Tickets: About 1,000 won for adults, children and seniors can enjoy discounted fares. Recommended activities • Visit Korean-style palaces and Western-style buildings to experience the unique charm of cultural collision. • Strolling along the stone wall road is especially suitable for viewing maple leaves in autumn. • Evening light show: The lights of Deoksugung Palace at night complement the ancient buildings, giving it a unique charm. If you plan to visit Deoksugung Palace, it is recommended to set aside 1-2 hours to enjoy the beauty of this palace that perfectly blends history and modernity.

Deshou Palace is a unique palace with modern and Western gardens, opposite the Seoul Municipal Government and the Seoul Museum of Art. There is a stone wall road in Deshou Palace. It is said that there are always businessmen with stalls on this side. It may be because of the weather. There are very few people and it is quiet. Deshou Palace is a lot worse than all kinds of palaces in Beijing, because the houses here are empty, and there is no place to put things, but this guard handover ceremony is worth seeing, a little interesting.

Deoksugung Palace is the only palace in Seoul that combines Chinese and Western elements. Here you can admire the earliest Western-style building in Korea, Jeonggwanheon. Jeonggwanheon is the earliest Western-style building built in 1900. Emperor Gojong used to drink coffee and relax here. There is a narrow and long secret underground passage behind it, which leads to the Russian Residence, and it still exists today. Seokjojeon and Jeonggwanheon are both existing Western-style buildings in Gyeongun Palace. They were originally built by the British and belonged to a British company. Later, Emperor Gojong moved his residence from the Russian Residence to this place and used it as a formal palace until his death. In front of the main gate of Deoksugung Palace, Daehanmun, you can see the handover ceremony of the royal palace water gate chief. Now the East Hall of Seokjojeon is the Palace Cultural Relics Exhibition Hall, and the West Hall is a branch of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art.

This is a palace that combines Korean and foreign elements in Seoul. It was built during the time when Gojong established the Korean Empire. It is said that the Western-style architecture is Russian-style and has a sense of magnificence. You need to make an appointment to enter the stone palace. At 2 pm, there is a traditional Korean changing of guard ceremony at the gate. If you are interested, you can come and have a look.

Deoksugung Palace has a long history and its architecture is simple and elegant. The interior is beautifully decorated and displays a wealth of cultural relics. The main attraction is its profound historical and cultural heritage and unique architectural style. It is a good place to learn about the ancient Korean court culture.