This was the same time Geoncheonggung Residence was being built. The bridge, which allows private access to the island, is known as Chwihyanggyo Bridge. The original bridge was located on the opposite side of the island and was constructed only of wood. At the time, it was one of the longest wooden bridges. During the Korean War, the bridge was destroyed. In , Chwihyanggyo was rebuilt and moved to its current location as seen today.
The National Folk Museum of Korea is a museum on the grounds of Gyeongbokgung Palace, not to be confused with the nearby National Palace Museum of Korea which is also found on the palace grounds. The museum dates back to April 25, In , the museum moved to the grounds of Gyeongbokgung Palace. The museum moved to its current location on February 17, Today, it features over 4, artifacts on display which immerse visitors in the rich history.
Exhibits at this museum show the visitor how everyday citizens lived both past and present including the lifestyles and traditions of everyday Korean people during a time when the country was mainly agricultural. Read more about the National Folk Museum of Korea.
The National Palace Museum of Korea, located on the grounds of Gyeongbokgung Palace, houses a collection of over relics and 40, artifacts from the royal court of Joseon Dynasty palaces including Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung, and Jongmyo.
Originally, the museum was known as the Korean Imperial Museum when it opened on the grounds of Changgyeonggung in Sinmumun Gate, the northern palace gate, protected Gyeongbokgung Palace from attacks from the north. It features a single entrance and one story pavilion. Construction on the stone gate first started in during the reign of King Sejong.
He ruled from to as the fourth king of the Joseon Dynasty. Like many other structures, the gate was destroyed by the Japanese during their invasion in The gate was not rebuilt until This was around the same time when the palace was being rebuilt by Prince Regent Heungseon Daewongun.
Sinmumun is one of four gates surrounding the palace. In total, the palace has 2, meters 7, feet of walls. The other three gates are Gwanghwamun, Geonchunmun, and Yeongchumun. The area was closed to the public from until because of security concerns due to its location near the Cheong Wa Dae Blue House , the residence and office of the president of Korea.
Sujeongjeon Hall was used as a sleeping quarter of the king and as a cabinet office during the Reform Movement of Originally, the hall located here was known as Jiphyeonjeon or Hall of Worthies.
The hall was built by King Sejong during his reign from to It was here where Sejong developed the Korean Hangul writing system along with many other scholarly achievements. This period was known as the golden age of Korea.
Sujeongjeon Hall was rebuilt in during the reign of King Gojong The hall was rebuilt at the same time as the restoration of Gyeongbokgung Palace. It was at this time when the name of the hall was changed to Sujeongjeon. The placement of the domed granite structure was highly symbolic—blocking the access from Gyeongbokgung's Throne Hall, symbol of national rule, to the rest of the city: foreign imperialism, set in stone.
The building was torn down in the mids. Today, the harmony of mountain and tiled roofs reigns again at the center of the South Korean capital. Few cities have changed as much as Seoul did during the last century—from a medieval backwater through the rubble of the Korean War, it's now one of the world's largest and most Internet-connected cities. The cloisters, courtyards, and gardens offer a pedestrian refuge from the swirl of traffic outside the palace walls.
To get here via subway: Line 3—exit 5 of Gyeongbokgung Station. Line 5—exit 2 of Ganghwamun Station. Yes, it's a whirl of traffic, smartphones, and skyscrapers bathed in Wi-Fi, but the South Korean capital is also home to five palaces from the Joseon Dynasty , and the old royal colors are dazzling. At the entrance to Gyeongbok-gung, the oldest palace complex, the "Sumunjang" Changing-of-the-Guard begins with the reverberant boom of a massive drum, and then the colors parade by, with boat-like boots.
Banners and embroidered uniforms flap in the breeze, spears and shields stand at attention, and nasal oboes compete with clanging cymbals. The ceremony dates to the s and, after much research, was reinstated in the late s. Catch it most days at 10 a. The palace is closed on Tuesdays. The smaller Deoksugung palace in the center of the city also re-enacts its own changing-of-the-guard, but the setting at Gyeongbok-gung—with the repetition of tiled-roofs and Bugak-san mountain looming over it all—is spectacular.
Seoul, despite being one of the world's largest cities, is still often overlooked by travelers to NE Asia who flock to Tokyo and Beijing instead. Some think Korean culture is simply a variation of China or Japan—but for those who take the time to explore, the color is very definitely "local. Ariana Chomitz. Gyeongbokgung Skyline Gyeongbokgung Palace is the largest and most important palace from the Joseon or Chosun Dynasty, which was Korea's five hundred year old imperial heritage.
The grounds sprawl impressively, even penned in as they are by the bustle of modern Seoul rising outside the palace walls. When to go: Gyeongbokgung Palace As a famous tourist attraction easily accessible in the heart of Seoul, the palace can get overrun with tour groups in the summer. I found that slipping in right before the ticket booth closed let me wander through the complex in peace, in the beautiful evening light. Admission is 3, won, or about 3 USD.
Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Seoul, the palace grounds sit on acres of serenely landscaped land, backed by the jagged rocky peaks of the Amisan mountains. The open-air Banquet Hall stands in the center of an artificial pond and is only reachable by three stone bridges. Kyong-hoi Ru is the most famous hall in Kyong-bok Kung. The symbolism embodied by the Banquet Hall continues till this day: the currency of Korea bears a picture of it. The building is also a powerful symbol of Korea as a whole.
The alternate name for Kyong-hoi Ru is "Auspicious Meeting," reflecting the diplomatic function of the building. There are many many other buildings incorporated in Kyongbok Palace including Hyang-won Chong, a smaller, eight-sided two-story pavilion that is situated on an artificial island in a large pond northeast of the Banquet Hall; Sujongjon, which was a cabinet office during the Choson Dynasty; Manchujon and Chonchujon Halls, the latter being one of the oldest buildings in the palace; Sajongjon Hall, where the king conducted day-to-day business; and Chipkyongdang Hall, a royal bedchamber.
Kyong-bok Kung. The first palace built in Seoul when it first became the capital was Kyong-bok Palace. This forty-acre palace area is laid out in a Chinese axial pattern in the shape of a mandala. A view of some of the lesser buildings in Kyong-bok. Geunjeongjeon is a second-story building that contains 5 rooms each in the front and side. The stone platforms in front of the hall are carved with various animal ornaments, including 12 Chinese zodiac signs.
The throne is centered toward the back of the hall. Behind the throne, there are folding screen and canopy located over the throne.
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