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Changdeokgung Palace is composed of the public
official space, the king’s residence and the rear garden.
The rear garden used to be the king’s resting place where
300-year-old trees, pond and pavilion are harmoniously
organized with nature itself. The entrance of Injeongjeon
(the royal audience chamber) is at the end of the bridge
and the ridge of this chamber’s roof is unusually
decorated with flower patterns. The cement road
between the walls of Changdeokgung Palace and
Changgyeonggung Palace lead to Huwon garden.
Buyongjeong and
Johapru here
frequently appear in photos introducing Korea.
The garden is formed in the shape of the Korean
alphabet ‘ㄷ’ with a pond in the center. Also, one
must pass Bulo gate made of a big stone into the
‘ㄷ’ shape to step out of the palace and reach
Yeongeongdang, the 99-room house of the
highest ranking nobleman.
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Insadong and the surrounding area were the residences of
Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) officials, extended royal
families, and the yangban aristocratic class. The antique
art shops carry everyday items of the privileged class, as
these items became antiques in the face of modernity.
Insadong has been home to dozens of art galleries and
antique shops.
Insadong's narrow
alleys branch out
into all directions
from one main
street and they are
filled with many Korean restaurants with
reasonable prices, and local herb teashops. You
can also purchase a large range of souvenirs.
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