1]Gyeongbokgung (Palace) Gyeongbokgung was the first royal palace built by the Joseon Dynasty, three years after the Joseon Dynasty was founded. Built in 1395, Gyeongbokgung was located at the heart of newly appointed capital of Seoul (then known as Hanyang) and represented the sovereignty of the Joseon Dynasty. The largest of the Five Grand Palaces (the others being Gyeonghuigung, Deoksugung, Changgyeonggung, Changdeokgung), Gyeongbokgung served as the main palace of the Joseon Dynasty. ▶Address : 1-1 Sejongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul ▶Web page : http://www.royalpalace.go.kr/html/eng/ ▶How to go from Maruji guesthouse Get on : Hongik Univ.(Line2) Transfer : Euljiro 3-ga(Line2,Line3) Get off : Anguk(Line3) After go out through Exit 5. of Gyeongbokgung Station, Walk 5 minutes. 2] Deoksugung (Palace) Deoksugung (Palace) is unique among Korean palaces in having a modern seal engraving and a western style garden and fountain. Medieval and modern style architecture exists together in harmony in Deoksugung. The Changing of the Royal Guard can be seen in front of Daehanmun (Gate) and is a very popular event for many visitors. During the Joseon Dynasty, the royal guard was responsible for opening and closing the palace gate as well as patrolling around the gate area. Outside the palace is a picturesque road flanked by a stone wall which is much loved by visitors. ▶Address : 5-1 Jeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul ▶Web page : http://www.deoksugung.go.kr/ ▶How to go from Maruji guesthouse Get on : Hongik Univ. Get off : City Hall After go out through Exit 12 of City Hall, walk along the street for 1~2 min. ▶Address : 2-71 Waryong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul ▶How to go from Maruji guesthouse Get on : Hongik Univ.(Line2) Transfer : Euljiro 3-ga(Line2,Line3) Get off : Anguk(Line3) After go out through Exit 3. of Anguk Station, Walk 5 minutes. 4]N Seoul Tower(Landmark) ▶How to go from Maruji guesthouse : Because personal vehicle access is restricted, you shoud go by walk or by a bus that circles Namsan. Get on : Hongik Univ.(Line2) Transfer : Euljiro 3-ga(Line2,Line3) Get off : Dongguk Univ.(Line3) After go out through Exit 6. of Dongguk Univ. Station, get on No.2 a bus that circles Namsn. |