Monday, May 23, 2011

Changdeok Palace

Here are some more pictures and trivia from our visit to the rear garden of Changdeok Palace in Seoul:
Can you see the small gates on either side of the main gate? (You can enlarge
the picture.) Those forced visitors to bow when approaching the king.
There's a myth that 10 years are added to your life if you walk through this arch.
One of the beautiful paintings on the pavilion ceilings.
Another unique pavilion, viewed from what some claim is the most scenic
vantage point in the garden.
Animal figures on the pavilion roofs protect against evil spirits.
Bonus picture from Korea House: So many dishes! You don't order them
individually; they all come as part of a traditional meal.

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