This is a cool palace in Seoul used by the most recent kings and their concubines... so I took my conky to have a look. That door you can see leads to a huge beautiful and supposedly secret garden but we'll get to that later.
I just wanted a pic of what is was like walking down the halls.
These animals represent those that defend the palace and are on all of the outer buildings.
The passage in the background between the two buildings is what seperates the kings and queens rooms. It wasn't mentioned but I'm guessing although relations are impolite in korea this passage was a front for "the booty call".
Before he died the king left some furniture in his room.
It's an absolutely huge place that takes an hour and half to walk around quickly.
Ok so we went through the gate and saw lots of cool stuff... suitable for a king (me) nonetheless.
This pond is filled with lily's and well hidden from view.
This is in the centre of the secret garden. It used to be a library but I'm guessing the king loved going here for a break from the queen and his concubines.
Those shots were all of the same place.
Walking around the gardens is fun but unfortnately you have to be part of a guided tour to do it as the grounds are protected like a nature reserve.
The concrete gate you can see apparently gives eternal youth to anyone who passes through it. At least thats what the inscription claims. i got a bad back rushing through.
all in all wondering around this palace is a great way to spend time in Seoul.
In the summer though you just gotta hide in the shade.
2 comments:
Me thinks I didn't beat you enough. You forgot to mention the sign above the Queen's res as well. lol
Post a Comment