Gyeongbokgung was the main palace
during the Joseon Dynasty in power (1392-1910). This is one of the five palaces
in Seoul. The palace keeps a history for more than 500 years.
The palace was built by King
founder of the Joseon Dynasty, Lee Seong-Gye, in 1395 when the capital city was
moved from Gyeseong to Seoul. In the palace located in northern Seoul. The
palace is also often called by the name of Bukgwol.
Gyeongbokgung stands on an area of
180,000 m2. In the southern part there is the main gate Gwanghwamun, in the
south there Sinmumun, in the east there Yeongchumun, and in the west there
Geonchunmun. Inside the palace, there are several main buildings, namely
Geunjeongjeon, Gyotaejeon, Jagyeongjeon, Gyeonghoeru, and Hyangwonjeong.
Geunjeongjeon is the main building where there was held paseban sublime, and an
early morning meeting. On the front page, there are three granite walkways. The
walkways are slightly higher in the center is a path for the king, while the
other is for the attendees. Jagyongjeon is a place where the mother of the king
rested. This place is famous for its walls full of flowers and Sipjangsaeng
gulduk (chimney). Guldduk is referred to as the most beautiful ever made in the
reign of the Joseon Dynasty, and included in the National Heritage List numbers
810 Gyotajeon is a private area of the empress. The place is very fascinating
because of the wall and the rear entrance directly overlooking Mount Amisan,
and the scenery here is very beautiful and charming.
One thing that makes Gyeongbokgung
elegant are lotus pond, which is in Gyeonghoeru and Hwangwonjeoung. Gyeonghoeru
is a place where prominent people from other countries to meet, and where
special festivals held when there are celebrations in the kingdom.
Hwangwonjeong is behind the resort, and is in the backyard. Here too there is a
lotus pond, but has the feel of a more feminine when in comparison with that in
Gyeonghoeru. Its architectural style utilizing views of Mount Amisan, resulting
in stunning scenery, be a great example for building structures of traditional
kingdoms in Korea. There were also named Sujeongjeon library and workspace
king, called Sajeongjeon.
In 1910, armpits Korea-Japan treaty
signed, Japan Jeongak demolish buildings in the south and build a Command Center
in the section. Today, the building has been removed and the Japanese empire
building is still in the process of restoration
For those of you who want to visit
this place, you buy tickets to visit Gyeongbokgung palace also applies in the
Royal National Museum of Korea and the National Folk Museum of Korea. This
place does not operate on Thursday. On another day operate from 09:00 to 18:00
(March to October), and 09.00 to 17.00 (November to January).
Parking fee of 16,000.00 during the
first two hours, and then subjected to an additional Rp 4000.00 every 15
minutes and multiples thereof.
If you want to visit this place,
riding subways lines 3. Use the exit number five in the Gyeongbokgung Station.
Or take line 5, use the exit No. 2 in Ganghwamun station, after that you just
walked approximately 400 meters.