“The Spring”, designed by Claes Oldenberg, 2006 at the entrance of Cheonggyecheon Stream.
Haechi, Seoul’s symbol, is an imaginary creature that helps realize justice and enhance safety and happiness.
Cheonggyecheon Stream flowing through downtown Seoul
Deoksugung Palace, residential buildings of the royal family - Junghwajeon – main throne hall
Deoksugung Palace
Stone carving on the steps leading to Junghwajeon is a mythical fire eating animal called “haetae”.
A gate leading to the gardens below Jeonggwanheon pavilion
What is left of the gardens below Jeonggwanheon pavilion.
Detail of the porch railing for Jeonggwanheon pavilion.
Jeonggwanheon pavilon – situated in the rear garden and build around1900. It has both Korean and western features.
Deokhongjeon Hall – one of the most recently build structures in Deoksugung Palace
Painted roof beams, Deokhongjeon Hall
The Dragon heads and other animals on the roof ridge are to expel misfortune and prevent fire.
Seogeodang Hall – the only two storied building in Deoksugung Palace
Large metal pot.
King Sejong the Great (1397 – 1450) He is credited with the invention of the Korean alphabet, invention of the sun dial, water clock, rain gauge, astronomical…
Waiting for the changing of the guard at the main gate to the Palace
Waiting for the changing of the guard at the main gate to the Palace
Changing of the guard
Drummer
