Gyeongbokgung is the largest palace of the Joseon Dynasty. It was originally built in 1394, and has been rebuilt several times throughout its history. At its peak, it totaled 330 buildings; but it's had a long and difficult history, with the Japanese returning on many occasions to burn down parts or most of it. It was mostly destroyed during the Japanese occupation of Korea in the early 20th century, with all but ten of the buildings destroyed at that time. During the occupation, the Japanese General Government Building was built on the site. It was used as the seat of Japanese imperial power in Korea. The floor plan of the building was designed in the shape of the first Japanese character in the name of Japan. This was considered offensive, and the Japanese General Government Building was eventually demolished in 1995. Reconstruction of Gyeongbokgung started in 1989 and continues today.
Gyotaejeon (Queen's Quarters):
Photo credit: Image courtesy of Kim Joon-Young. This image is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 License.Getting there:
Take line 3 of the Seoul Subway (the orange line) to the Gyeongbokgung station. Emerge from underground, and you'll be just outside of the palace. Entrance to Gyeongbokgung Palace is free.
Gyeongbokgung is a great place to spend a half day exploring around. It's usually busy with local tourists, including school groups; and yet it's large enough to find quiet, meditative areas to wander into. Gyeongbokgung has some picturesque spots that work out very well as photography settings. It's very common to see Korean newlyweds, dressed in their wedding clothes, visiting Gyeongbokgung to have their picture taken.
Explore Gyeongbokgung Palace:
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