Day 33: Changdokkung Palace

Just next to the Changyeonggung Palace, it’s a UNESCO World Heritage, Changdeokgung Palace. It was the second royal villa built following the construction of Gyeongbokgung Palace in 1405. It was the principal palace for many kings of the Joseon dynasty, and is the most well-preserved of the five remaining royal Joseon palaces. The palace gained importance starting from the time of Seongjong, the 9th king of Joseon, when a number of kings began using it as a place of residenceRead more