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Last but not least, the fifth royal palace is Gyeonghuigung palace.
Gyeonghuigung palace has also gone through a lot of difficulties.
In 1829 most of the buildings were burnt away and so it was renovated in 1831.
It has also been at many different places and finally stands in one of the busiest areas of Seoul.
(Image from: E today)
This is Honghwa gate, Gyeonghuigung's main gate.
The gate used to be located where the Korean Salvation Army building stands today.
Because it could not return to its original spot, it has been placed next to the Seoul Museum of History.
(Image from: Korea Tourism Organization)
(Image from: Doopedia)
Once you enter Honghwa gate, there will be another gate, Soongjung gate that leads to the main hall of the palace.
(Image from: Naver)
(Image from: Korea Tourism Organization)
This is Soongjeong hall, the main hall of the palace.
However, what we see in the palace is not the original Soongjeong hall.
The original hall, which was built in 1618 is currently a part of Dongguk University as "Jeonggakwon".
(Image from: Korea Tourism Organization)
(Image from: Doopedia)
This is Dongguk University's Jeonggakwon.
Sadly, Royal Culture Festival is not held in Gyeonghuigung palace.
However, you can visit any time because the palace has free entrance all year long.
If you want an easy walk around Seoul and get to look at some history, visit Gyeonghuigung palace! :D
The opening hours are as follows.
Closed Mondays
09:00~18:00
Free entrance
Gyeonghuigung palace website: http://www.museum.seoul.kr/www/guide/vis/GHPShow/GHPInfo.jsp?sso=ok
Gyeonghuigung palace Tel: 02-724-0274~6
