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Korean Palace Traveling

Korean palaces are magnificent structures that have played an important role in Korean history and culture. The palace served as the seat of government, the residence of royalty, and a venue for important ceremonies. Introducing Korean palaces that you must visit when traveling in Korea.
한국의 궁궐은 한국의 역사와 문화에서 중요한 역할을 해온 웅장한 건축물입니다. 이 궁전은 정부의 자리, 왕족의 거주지, 중요한 의식을 위한 장소로 사용되었습니다. 한국을 여행할 때 꼭 가봐야하는 한국 궁궐을 소개합니다.

 

Gyeongbokgung (Gyeongbokgung Palace)

Gyeongbokgung (Gyeongbokgung Palace)

경복궁 경회루, Gyeonghoeru (Royal Banquet Hall) at Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul

Located in the heart of Seoul, Gyeongbokgung Palace is the largest and most iconic palace in Korea. It was built in 1395 by King Taejo, who founded the Joseon Dynasty, and served as the main palace of the royal family for centuries. The palace complex has wonderful buildings, gardens and courtyards. One of Gyeongbokgung's most famous structures is Gyeonghoeru, a large pavilion built on an artificial island within a pond.
서울의 중심부에 위치한 경복궁은 한국에서 가장 크고 상징적인 궁궐입니다. 1395년 조선을 건국한 태조에 의해 지어졌으며 수세기 동안 왕궁의 정궁 역할을 했습니다. 궁전 단지에는 멋진 건물, 정원 및 안뜰이 있습니다. 경복궁에서 가장 유명한 구조물 중 하나는 연못 안의 인공섬에 세워진 대형 누각인 경회루입니다.

History

Gyeongbokgung Palace, or the Palace of Felicitous Blessing, was the main Palace of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). It opened in 1395, the fourth year of the reign of Taejo, the founding monarch of Joseon. The Palace attained all necessary facilities and systems commensurate with its status as Joseon’s primary Palace during the reign of Sejong (r. 1418-1450). It was burnt down in 1592 during the Japanese invasions and remained in ruins until extensive reconstruction was undertaken in 1868, the fifth year of Gojong. However, many of the structures were removed during the Japanese colonial rule (1910-1945).
경복궁 또는 복복궁은 조선 왕조(1392-1910)의 주요 궁궐이었습니다. 조선 태조 4년(1395)에 개관하였다. 궁궐은 세종(재위 1418-1450) 때 조선의 제1궁으로서의 위상에 걸맞는 모든 시설과 제도를 갖추었습니다. 
1592년 임진왜란 때 소실되어 고종 5년인 1868년 대대적인 중건이 이루어질 때까지 폐허로 남아 있었으나, 일제강점기(1910-1945)에 많은 건축물이 철거되었습니다.

The Cultural Heritage Administration has been restoring the palace since 1990. First, the old government-general building was demolished, and Heungnyemun Gate and the corridor were rebuilt.
Gangnyeongjeon and Gyotaejeon, bedrooms for the king and queen, and Donggung Palace, the crown prince's residence, were restored, and Gwanghwamun, the current main gate of the palace, was restored in 2010 to restore the appearance of the palace. splendor of the past.
문화재청은 1990년부터 궁을 복원해 왔다. 우선 옛 일본 총독부 건물을 철거하고 흥례문과 회랑을 재건했습니다.
왕과 왕비의 침실인 강녕전과 교태전, 세자의 거처인 동궁이 복원되었으며, 현재 궁궐의 정문인 광화문은 2010년부터 복원되어 궁궐은 예전의 화려함을 되찾고 있습니다.

Hours & Admissions

Every Tuesday is a closed day.
※If the closed day coincides with a public holiday (including substitute holiday), it will be open. In this case, the first non-holiday following the open holiday will be the closed day.

Gyeongbokgung Operating Hours & Seasons

admissions ; Age 19~64 / 3,000won / 2.400 won ( group, 10 or more )
* Free: Ages 18 and under, Ages 65 and above
* With the purchase of a book of Combination Tickets (adults 10,000won), one admission for each of the five different Palaces is available within three month. (Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace - the Secret Garden included, Changgyeonggung Palace, Deoksugung Palace and Jongmyo Shrine).

Tour Course

Gyeongbokgung (Gyeongbokgung Palace) Tour Course

 

Changdeokgung (Changdeokgung Palace)

Changdeokgung (Changdeokgung Palace)

Injeongjeon :  Hall of Changdeokgung Palace, Seoul

Another important palace in Seoul, Changdeokgung Palace is famous for its harmony with the natural landscape. Built in 1405, it was the preferred residence of many Joseon kings. The palace features beautiful architecture and the famous Huyuan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and boasts a serene environment with ponds, pavilions and forested areas.
서울의 또 다른 중요한 궁궐인 창덕궁은 자연 경관과의 조화로 유명합니다. 1405년에 지어졌으며 많은 조선 왕들이 선호하는 거주지였습니다. 이 궁전은 아름다운 건축물과 유네스코 세계 문화유산으로 지정된 유명한 후위안(Huyuan)을 특징으로 하며 연못, 정자 및 숲이 우거진 지역이 있는 고요한 환경을 자랑합니다.

Changdeokgung Palace was built as a second palace of Gyeongbokgung Palace in the 5th year of King Taejong (1405), the 3rd king of the Joseon Dynasty.
It is a palace, and important palace halls such as Injeongjeon, the main hall of Changdeokgung Palace at the time of its foundation, Seonjeongjeon, the main hall, Huijeongdang, and Daejojeon, the main hall were completed. Later, in the 12th year of King Taejong (1412), Donhwamun was built, and in the 9th year of King Sejo (1463), the palace area was greatly expanded to 150,000 pyeong by expanding the garden from about 62,000 pyeong.
창덕궁은 조선왕조 제3대 태종 5년(1405) 경복궁의 이궁으로 지어진 궁궐이며 창건시 창덕궁의 정전인 인정전, 편전인 선정전, 침전인 희정당, 대조전 등 중요 궁궐전각이 완성되었다. 그 뒤 태종 12년(1412)에는 돈화문이 건립 되었고 세조 9년(1463)에는 약 6만2천 평이던 후원을 넓혀 15만여 평의 규모로 궁의 경역을 크게 확장하였다.

Injeongjeon means 'reign politics', and Injeongjeon Hall becomes the court of law of Changdeokgung Palace. Beopjeon is an important building for official state events such as the coronation of a king, a wedding ceremony, a crowning ceremony for a crown prince, and a congratulatory ceremony for civil servants.
인전정의 '인정'은 '어진정치'라는 뜻으로, 인정전은 창덕궁의 법전이 된다. 법전은 왕의 즉위식을 비롯하여 결혼식, 세자책봉식 그리고 문무백관의 하례식 등 공식적인 국가 행사 때의 중요한 건물이다.

Hours & Admissions

Every Monday is a closed day.
※Closed on the following day after public holiday ends when the holiday falls on Monday.

Changdeokgung  Operating Hours & Seasons

admissions ; Age 19~64 / 3,000won / 2.400 won ( group, 10 or more )
* Free: Ages 18 and under, Ages 65 and above
alsoㅇThose wearing a Hanbok(traditional Korean clothes) and Culture day(the last Wednesdays of every month)

Tour Course

1. Place Tour(Changdeokgung Palace Building Area)

Changdeokgung Tour timetable for foreigners

2. Secret Garden Guided Tours

Changdeokgung Tour timetable for foreigners

3. tour fees

Changdeokgung tour fees

 

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I introduced two must-visit palaces in Seoul.
Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace are major palaces indispensable in Korean history, and should be visited by lovers of Korean history and architecture.