Hello! I haven’t posted for a while. I just got back to the US this week and was busy with catching up with life and sleep. I did finally get around to editing these photos from when I visited the Gyeongbokgong palace and the Bokchon Hanok Village, which had a lot of traditional structures.
Gyeongbokgong Palace
I went to the Gyeongbok Palace that day and ventured into the areas where the Kings and his consorts had lived. This palace was once destroyed and the one that’s standing now is a rebuilt/restored version of the original.
The Palace was actually very large and in addition to the place where the king lives, there was a large back garden area as well.
Once we exited from the back, we were at the National Folk Museum. It showed a lot of history of the Korean people and their heritage. There were a lot of examples of their clothing, shoes, and everyday life throughout the years leading to the present.
We were a little backwards compared to some tourist but we made our way back to the Gwanghwamun Gate, which is the front entrance of the palace. There were real guards on duty in the front, though they are mostly there for show than to really guard the palace haha. Across the street was the statues of the King Sejong and a little further was Admiral Yi Sun-sin.
Bokchon Hanok Village
I also went to the nearby Bokchon Hanok Village as well. There were many local “tourist” shops where there were small souvenirs or figures dressed in traditional outfits. Before we headed for the houses, we had to stop for a large lunch and some snacks along the way. I just love the street food here in Korea haha.
The houses here were very unique. They retained the traditional housing structures but also had garages to accommodate modern technology.
This was a really unique place to visit in Korea and it really looked like I stepped right into a K-drama haha. Once I get over this jetlag and catch up with this side of the world, I’ll post more of my visits in Korea and my shopping haul!
Have a great rest of the week!
P.S. Sorry if I haven’t replied to your comment! I will be doing that as soon as time frees up.
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Haha I love the adorable Mickey and Minnie that are dressed in the traditional Korean clothes ❤ 🙂
Loving all of the photos! Just like a Korean drama set LOL 😛
XO, Elizabeth
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Haha yeah it was so cute
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Beautiful pictures. I hope you had a great time. ❤
Greetings from Berlin
Valentina | DAILY SUIT
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Thank you. I had a really great time
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Great shots! I love the palaces of Seoul, they’re so grand and impressive!
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Thank you. They really are very impressive
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Absolutely love the architecture and how zen the place is ❤
Just so relaxing even looking at photos – I only imagine how beautiful it is being there 🙂
xox Nadia
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I really like the architecture of these old, traditional buildings too
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I’ve never been anywhere in Korea, but if I go there this will be on my list! Great post!
xo Kiki
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Thank you
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ah i love this place, its so different from the other parts of seoul. I was there during winter two years ago, the place looks gorgeous with snow!! and you’re right, the street food in Korea is the best! thanks for sharing!! 🙂
Tiffany
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Haha yeah, it’s a super different from the rest of the modern parts of the city. I’ve never been there when it snows but when I get the chance I’ll go back for sure to check it out.
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I lived in Seoul for a year and LOVED it. My husband and I are looking for an excuse to go back .
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How lucky! I really enjoyed being in Seoul too and would love to get to stay there longer
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This place looks really exotic and cool! Love those cute little souvenir displays!
xx
Yvonne
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Haha it was a very unique place to be
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Ah, the pictures here remind of my previous trip to Nanjing, China where I went to a lot of cultural heritage sites. This is the best part of visiting a country IMO, there’s so much history to learn! And Asian architecture is so so amazing… I need to visit Seoul soon. 🙂
Velveteencockroach
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Haha I totally agree! I think older architecture in all parts of the world are just really beautiful and it’s amazing how people then could build them without advanced technology.
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