Our first stop is Changdeokgung, the second palace built after the enormous Gyeongbokgung. The idea behind the architecture in this palace is that the buildings should blend with nature and not impose on it. They did a good job with trying to keep to the original idealism and were rewarded a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage recognition.
Next on the list is Bukchon hanok village, located between Changdeokgung and Gyeongbokgung, which boasts of traditional Korean houses preserved since the Joseon Dynasty.
Though Gyeongbokgung is almost literally next door... we've had our fill of palaces for the day (or even for the entirety of this trip). Besides, our legs were killing us already. So, maybe we'll leave G palace for the next trip.
