After seeing the Korean Folk Museum we were finally able to go and see the Geongbokgung Palace which is the largest of the 5 Grand palaces in Seoul and served as the main palace during the Joseon Dynasty. It housed the King of Korea and the Kings households for many years as well as leaders of government and was built in 1395. It was actually destroyed by fire during the Injin War, but later was restored until it was systematically destroyed in the Imperial Japan in the early 20th century. But it is once again now being slowly rebuilt for many to enjoy and is one of Seouls main tourist attractions. We could see why! Between its magnificent buildings and beautiful gardens, it was quite the site to see.
It was also in the vicinity of the main post office (Gwang Wha Moon) and the Mission office. Here’s a panorama of downtown Seoul from inside the palace grounds.
Unfortunately though Branson was SO not in the mood to walk around in the heat all day, and had a really bad attitude about seeing the palace, so he ended up in several time outs. He eventually came out of his funk mood though and was able to enjoy at least some of the tour with us.
It really was a breathtaking place!
Dawson also had a melt down of his own which was caught on camera in this picture. But I think in his case, he pinched his finger and was actually in pain! Poor fella!
Not sure if these guys are Palace Security or Police officers, but they were all gathered together at one of the other main gates of the palace.
These are what the pots look like where Kimchee is made and stored.
We loved the intricacies and detail of all the rooftops! So pretty!
Korea sure is Amazing!