The 5 Grand Palaces of South Korea: Deoksugung Palace, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Jongmyo Shrine, Changgyeonggung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace

December 31, 2015

The 5 Grand Palaces of South Korea: Deoksugung Palace, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Jongmyo Shrine, Changgyeonggung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace

There are 5 Grand Palaces in Seoul. These palaces were built during the Joseon dynasty. Most of the palaces were destroyed during the Japanese occupation and was restored later on.

Aside from the palaces we were crazy taking photos of the trees. The palaces look more beautiful with the trees blending colors. Every palaces varies and you should discover each palaces' charm.

Deoksugung Palace

Address: Sejongdaero 99, Jung-gu, Seoul

Telephone Number: 02-771-9951

Closed: every Monday

Line 1 City Hall Station, Exit 2

For Sheena.

Jeonggwanheon

is a pavilion for accepting foreign visitors.

Imperial Palace

Throne

Deoksugung Palace Imperial Bell

Gyeongbokgung Palace

Address: Sajing-no 161, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Telephone Number: 02-3700-3900

Line 3 Gyeongbokgung Station Exit 5, 5 minute walk

Closed: every Tuesday

The main palace and considered as the largest among the 5. Within the area you will also see the National Museum of Korea, National Folk Museum and Children's Museum.

Changing of Guards

Opening

Every hour starting 10 am to 3 pm.

Gate and Bridge

Geunjeongmun and Yeongjegyo

Throne Hall

Geunjeongjeon

Jongmyo Shrine

Address: Jongno 157, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Telephone Number: 02-765-0195

Closed: every Tuesday

Line 1,3,5 Jogno 3(sam)ga Station. Exit 8 then 5 mins walk.

Among the 5 Palaces this one is my favorite.

Listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site in 1995. This palace should not be missed during winter when the snow covered the entire place and the palace stands out.

Check this out:

Luckily we were able to see squirrels.

From this photo how many squirrels do you see?

Take time to watch.

Folding Screen

King's Portable Throne

Ceremonial Clothing

Small carriage

The Shrine

Acorn

Changgyeonggung Palace

Address: Changgyeonggungno 185, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Telephone Number: 02-762-4868-9

Closed: every Monday

Line 4 Hyehwa Station. Exit 3, 4, 15 minute walk

Among the 5 palaces this one is the nearest to our place. However, when we went to this palace it was raining and we do not have any umbrella. The good thing about that was there's few people inside the palace hmm... or just Sheena and I... and few birds.