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Changdeokgung

Cultural landmark · 가회동 ·

Changdeokgung

Cultural landmark · 가회동 ·
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"A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Changdeokgung Palace is a prime example of pungsu , a style derived from the principles of Confucianism that harmoniously blends architecture with the surrounding landscape. Originally built in 1412 as a secondary palace to Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung eventually became the main seat of the Joseon Dynasty, Korea’s most celebrated empire. It was especially beloved for its huwon , a landscaped garden of pavilions, ponds, and pagodas. Today, the only way to see the huwon is to take the 90-minute Secret Garden Tour. Afterward, pay the extra fee to view the remaining 60 percent of the complex."

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99 Yulgok-ro, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea Get directions

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99 Yulgok-ro, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea Get directions

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