Stepping Into Seoul’s Royal Past: Gyeongbokgung Palace

#newyearnewtrip #travelanywhere #mustsee Walking through the grand gates of Gyeongbokgung Palace feels like stepping into a living history book. As the largest and most iconic of Seoul’s Five Grand Palaces, Gyeongbokgung is a breathtaking symbol of Korea’s Joseon Dynasty. I visited on a crisp autumn morning, and the sight of the palace’s intricate architecture against a backdrop of fiery fall foliage was nothing short of magical. The palace grounds are vast, with beautifully restored buildings like the Geunjeongjeon Hall (the throne hall) and Gyeonghoeru Pavilion (a serene banquet hall surrounded by a lotus pond). Every corner of the palace tells a story, from the ornate wooden carvings to the tranquil gardens that seem to whisper secrets of the past.