There are many ways to enjoy a 500-year history tour of Joseon in Seoul. Perhaps one of the first hands is the palace where the king of Joseon Dynasty stayed. The four main palaces in the Joseon Dynasty that remain in Seoul are Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace, and Deoksugung Palace. They open the night landscape under the name of night viewing. Jongno, Daehak-ro, and Gwanghwamun walk through the downtown of Seoul, and the night view of the palace that passed by is very popular. That's because it closes as soon as you start buying tickets every night. If you missed this special tour, take a look at the day and night scenery of the palace and try your next special tour. Clearly, it is our proud history that is unfortunate and unfortunate to see only at night.

Gyeongbokgung Palace, located on the perfect Baesan Forest with the water of Buakak Mountain to the north and Cheonggyecheon Stream to the south, has the meaning of “a great blessing from the sky”. The main gate of Gyeongbokgung is the famous Gwanghwamun.

It was founded in 1395 by Taejo Lee Seong-gye, and was destroyed in the Imjin War in 1592.

When you enter Gyeongbokgung Palace, you will find the King's living space, political facilities, sponsorship, queen's living space, Junggung, and Seja's Donggung. Unfortunately, during the Japanese colonial rule, most of the cigarettes were demolished and only a few buildings remained, including Geunjeongjeon. The Gyeongbokgung Palace filled with large and small palaces can be looked at from the core spaces such as Gwanghwamun ~ Heungryemun ~ Geunjeongmun ~ Geunjeongjeon ~ Sajeongjeon ~ Gangnyeongjeon ~ Gyotaejeon.

If it is the first route, it is a good idea to take a tour of the cultural commentator. 5 times a day on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (11:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00), 6 times a day on Fridays and Saturdays (10:00, 11:00, 13) : 00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00), and 12 free sessions on Sundays (every 30 minutes from 10:00 to 15:00, 16:00). Depart from inside Hongryemun in front of the Gyeongbokgung Information Center. It takes about 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes.

You may have heard the word Heungcheong Mangcheong. This word came from Yeonsan-gun, and [Heungcheong] refers to parasites who were drafted into the palace for entertainment in Yeonsan-gun. At the time of Yeonsan-gun, there was a government office called “Chae Hongsa,” which selects a woman with a beautiful appearance at eight degrees across the country. At that time, it was Gyeonghoeru that was the place that made a sound with Hungcheong.

Gyeonghoeru was a banquet place for kings to entertain foreign gods or to publicize them. We visit Gwangjeongjeon, the king's political space, Gangnyeongjeon, the king's settled and resting official resting place, Gyotaejeon, the queen's settled, and the supporting Ami Mountain, and Hyangwonjeong, which enjoyed relaxation and style. It is also added that the space where the woman stayed was decorated with flower walls.

It is good to take a break from the heat, but after going around the commentary and Gyeongbokgung Palace, the study of history becomes a temple.

Special nighttime viewing hours are held every year from 7 to 9:30 or 10 depending on the day of the week. Reservations are made through the Internet about a month ago. Unfortunately, on-site sales for the general public are not conducted. There is a purchase limit of 4 per person. The admission fee is 3,000 won, the same as during the day. Night viewing is possible up to Gyeonghoeru. Closed on Tuesdays. Advance ticket auction ( http://ticket.auction.co.kr ). Inquiries, Cultural Heritage Administration Gyeongbokgung Palace (02-3700-3900, http://www.royalpalace.go.kr/content/board/view.asp?seq=590&page=&c1=&c2= )

Since 1392, the current capital of Seoul and Hanyang was chosen as the new capital. Soon after, Jeonggung Gyeongbokgung was built, and during the time of King Taejong (1405), Changgung Palace was built.

It is said that Gyeongbokgung Palace was the main palace, but the kings preferred Changdeokgung Palace. Perhaps it was because of the beautiful sponsorship of Changdeokgung Palace. The patronage of Changdeokgung Palace has been loved as a resting place for the royal family utilizing natural topography.

At the time of the Imjin War, the palaces in Hanyang were burned down, and the Gyeongbokgung Palace was not rebuilt because of the ominous ground, but the Changdeokgung Palace was first rebuilt during the Gwanghae (1610). Changdeokgung Palace was used as a palace for 270 years until Gyeongbokgung was rebuilt.

As the number of kings staying at Changdeokgung Palace increases, so does the royal family. Seongjong, who was prepared for the preparation of the subdivision, stands for Changgyeonggung Palace right next to Changdeokgung Palace. Even now, Changdeokgung and Changgyeonggung continue through Hamyangmun. In the Joseon Dynasty, it was used without boundaries with Changgyeonggung Palace, and the two palaces were called [Donggwol].

Among the existing palaces in Chosun, Changdeokgung Palace, the best preserved archetype, was added as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997.

Changdeokgung Palace can be largely divided into support and non-sponsored spaces. Once you enter Donhwamun, the main gate of Changdeokgung Palace and the oldest front door of the existing palaces, after passing the official ceremony of the king and the selection room of the king's office, the queen's living space touches Donggung, the contrasting space and the three educational spaces. After this, it is a support entrance. After passing Hamyangmun, which is located next to the entrance to the patronage, it leads to Changgyeonggung, and further down to the right is Naksunjae, who bears the love of Hyunjong and Gyeongbin Kim. Sponsorship for viewing only with a commentator Don't miss the beautiful pond of Buyong, Buyongjeong, Aeryeonji and Okryucheon, sponsored by the king's secret garden.

Outside the patronage, Changdeokgung Palace is open from 09:00 to 18:30 (June to August), 09:00 to 18:00 (February to May, September to October), and 09:00 to 17:30 (November to January). If you go according to the guide time for free commentary that is held 5 times a day (09:30, 11:30, 13:30, 15:30, 16:30 (from March to October only)), you can take a more tour of the old palace. You must get a separate ticket to see your sponsorship. In addition, it is possible to visit with the cultural commentator only 6 times a day (10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00). From March to May, from September to October, the time for viewing once a day (16:00) and from June to August twice a day (16:00, 16:30) increases. The admission fee for Changdeokgung Palace is 3,000 won, and the sponsorship is 5000 won. Closed on Mondays.

Changdeokgung Palace hosts annual spring and autumn moonlight tours. Advance ticket sales started on March 21st and progressed from April 5th to 29th and May 10th to 27th. The first-come, first-served basis of the synagogue is limited to 100 people and the participation fee is 30,000 won. Up to 2 tickets can be purchased per person. The program goes around Donhwamun ~ Geumcheon Bridge and Jinseonmun ~ Injeongjeon ~ Nakseonjae ~ Sangryangjeong ~ Buyongji ~ Bullomun ~ Aeryeonjeong ~ Yeongyeongdang ~ Supporting Forest Road ~ Donhwamun, and adds commentary on the history, culture, and landscape of Changdeokgung Palace.
From August to October, the moonlight tour will be held in the second half of this year. Advance ticket auction ( http://ticket.auction.co.kr ). For inquiries, Changdeokgung Palace (02-3668-2300, http://www.cdg.go.kr/default.jsp )

Seongjong, the 9th king of Joseon Dynasty, was built on the east side of Changdeokgung Palace in 1483 and used as one palace without borders with Changdeokgung Palace.

Changgyeonggung begins with the establishment of Suganggung for King Taejong in the 1418 Goryeo dynasty's Nangung Palace. Since then, Seongjong expanded and supplemented Suganggung to prepare for the preparation of three people, and named it Changgyeonggung during the construction. It wasn't used in the early stages, but after the Imjin War, Changdeokgung Palace played a role as a palace, increasing its utilization as a palace.

Of course, Changgyeonggung also burned like other palaces in Seoul during the Imjin War. It was rebuilt in 1616 during Gwanghaegun. At this time, the reconstructed Myeongjeongjeon is the most existing blackout building.

Changgyeonggung, which seemed to have survived, becomes asylum during the Japanese occupation. With the intention of annihilating the dignity of the palace and the Joseon Dynasty, Japanese imperialism demolished most of the buildings in Changgyeonggung and established a zoo and a botanical garden. In 1911, even his name was downgraded to Changgyeongwon. Since liberation, it has been trying to revive the original appearance of the palace.

Changgyeonggung is open from 09:00 to 21:00, and is closed on Mondays with Changdeokgung every week. The admission fee is 1,000 won. Free commentary is held 7 times a day (10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30, 16:30 (November to January 16:00)).

Changgyeonggung Palace will be open at night from 2019. It can be visited every day at night, so it is possible to relieve the inconvenience of not getting the special night tickets for Gyeongbokgung and Changgyeonggung. Inquiries, Cultural Heritage Administration Changgyeonggung (02-762-4868,

http://cgg.cha.go.kr/agapp/main/index.do?siteCd=CGG )

Deoksugung, the royal palace of the Korean Empire, was originally the home of Seongjong's older brother Wolsandaegun. Later, the ancestors used it as a palace during the Imjin War, and in 1611, Gwanghae-gun gave it a formal palace called 'Gyeongwoong Palace', which was called Jeongneung-dong Haenggung.

It was with the establishment of the Korean Empire in 1897 that Gyeongung Palace appeared on the front of history. At its peak, it boasted three times the size of today. Then, as Emperor Gojong retreated, Gyeongwoong Palace changed its status as the residence of the Emperor Seon, and the name changed to Deoksugung. Subsequently, a part of the Gaknaeksa Temple and the Hwangudan were demolished, and their status disappeared.

After the death of Gojong, the brutality of Japanese imperialism becomes more persistent. The area of Saigon and Proof of War were sold out, and the palace itself was reduced. Afterwards, it was created as a park and released to the public. In the area around Deoksugung Palace, the modern and modern turbulent period of this land permeates every corner.

Deoksugung is open from 09:00 to 21:00. Every Monday is a regular holiday, and the admission fee is 1,000 won. Like Changgyeonggung Palace, it can be viewed every night. Tue ~ Friday, 6 times a day (10:30, 11:15, 13:00, 14:15, 15:00, 16:30), Saturday (except 10:30 from Tue ~ Friday), 1 on Sunday 7 times a day (11:15, 13:00, 13:30, 14:15, 14:30, 15:00, 16:30), and 4 times a day on holidays (10:00, 11:15, 14: 15, 16:30) Free commentary will be held. Inquiry, Deoksugung (02-751-0734, http://www.deoksugung.go.kr/ )

1. Nearby restaurants

Local Village: Jahamun-ro, Jongno-gu / Samgyetang / 02-737-7444
Ninano Kitchen: Jongno-gu Daehak-ro 9-gil / Bibimbap / 02-6338-5806
Anseong Tosunyi: Jongno-gu, Gyeonghuigung-gil / Eco-jjigae / 02-720-5670

2. Accommodation

Center Mark Hotel: Jongno-gu Insadong 5-gil / 02-731-1000

Serim Hotel: Jongno-gu Insadong-gil / 02-739-3377
Forbidden City Hotel: Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu / 02-741-3831

※ The above information was updated in June 2019, and may be changed later, so please check before you travel.
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