Course : Gyeongbokgung Palace -> National Folk Museum of Korea -> The Front of blue house, guesthouse
Code : M14-H1-9
Cost : 15,000 won (groups of more than 20 members need a reservation)
Starting numbers : 3 people (minimum)
Meeting time : 9:00 AM, 2:00PM
Event time : 9:00~12:00 AM / 12:00~17:00 PM
Ask : 02-3210-3265
⊙ Where is Gyeongbokgung Palace?
Gyeongbokgung Palace is a palace of Chosun dynasty, which was built on the order of Taejo Lee Seonggae, the first king of Joseon, in 1395. Let’s take a look at how the royal family lived in the past.
◈ The goal of Trip
· Why was Gyeongbokgung Palace built here?
· What does the structure of the palace look like?
· What happened in the palace?
· What was the life of the royal family like?
◈ Visiting Gyeongbokgung Palace beforehand
▲ Japsang on the roof
▲ Geunjeongjun & Pumgyeseok
▲ Ahmisan, a beautiful little garden inside the palace
▲ Gyeonghoeru, a large pavilion for resting and hosting parties
▲ Mural of the ten traditional symbols of longevity
▲ Gwanghwamun Gate
▲ the front of Geunjeongjun
▲ the king’s chair in Geunjeongjun
⊙ What is the National Folk Museum?
The National Folk Museum gives us the chance to travel to the past of Korea whenever we want. This is the place where we can feel and take a look at Korea's culture and tradition. It is composed of 3 galleries and each gallery has its own topic and tells us various stories of Korea's past.
◈ Goals
· Learning about the history of Koreans by taking a look at cultural heritage (ancient~Joseon), main
cultural heritages - Goreyo Cermaics, the Tripitaka Koreana, Hangeul)
· Where did people live in the past?
· Learning about our clothes
· Learning about our traditional food
· Learning about the life of Koreans
(birth, first birthday, education, coming-of-age celebration, marriage, success, treatment, death,
memorial service, etc.)
◈ Visiting the National Folk Museum beforehand
▲ National Folk Museum
◈ Visiting the Blue House beforehand
▲ Guest house of the Blue House
