South Korea - Changdeokgung Palace Complex

"In the early 15th century, the Emperor T'aejong ordered the construction of a new palace at an auspicious site. A Bureau of Palace Construction was set up to create the complex, consisting of a number of official and residential buildings set in a garden that was cleverly adapted to the uneven topography of the 58-ha site. The result is an exceptional example of Far Eastern palace architecture and design, blending harmoniously with the surrounding landscape.” 

Source: UNESCO World Heritage

Postcard 1
Changdeokgung Palace Huwan Garden. A nice surprise postcard sent from Seoul on December 22, 2010 and arrived in Penang on January 5, 2011. Thanks to Sumie of Japan who was visiting Seoul. Temperature on December 21 was 5 deg C.





Postcard 2
Injeong, Throne Hall in Changdeokgung Palace, Seoul. Thanks to Joy who has just visited this Palace.





Postcard 3
Aerial view of Chandeokgung Palace Complex of Seoul in South Korea. Thanks to Claus.

Postcard 4

Autumn view of Changdeokgung garden. Thanks to Hayeon of Seoul, South Korea.