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| Gyeongbokgung Palace - Geunjeongjon Hall |
Visiting Gyeongbokgung Palace allowed me to really explore Korean culture. This royal palace was the main and the largest palace out of the five that were built in the Joseon Dynasty in the late 1300s. I was able to appreciate the reason why objects were placed where where they were and how things operated (such as an aisle where only the King would be able to walk on). I also found out that the stones used in the flooring was to prevent flooding, something that I found was really interesting, especially given the time it was built. There were plenty of free tours given by student tour guides who were trying to practice their English. Definitely enlightening and it really helped me get immersed in Korean culture.
The Palace itself is massive, with different quarters for the King and the Queen and their subjects. It's also beautiful, with the garden and lake regularly maintained. Also, explorers are able to hire traditional Korean culture to really get immersed into the Korean culture and get an experience of Korea during the Joseon dynasty.
I also really enjoyed taking photos in this location. The different and interesting architecture really spiced things up. Also, the fact that things were so grand and majestic and the fact that the palace was strategically placed between mountains provided a great contrast within the photo. The sheer magnitude of the palace can be compared with the size of the people walking around it.
To learn more about the palace go to http://www.royalpalace.go.kr/html/eng/main/main.jsp . I highly recommend this as a point of interest if you ever pass through South Korea. Definitely a place to take beautiful and photos!
Author: Lisbeth Wong
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