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Royal palace Changdoekgung Afternoon Tour 5

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TOUR 4
Tour Name : Royal Palace Afternoon Tour
Mminimum Pax : 1
Time Required : 13:00-17:30
Fee : ￦40,000

Course :
Hotel - Changdoekgung palace, Secret Garden (Gyeongbokgung Palace on Mon) - Namdaemun market - Amethyst Factory - Insadong -Hotel

Changdoekgung Palace(Gyeongbokgung Palace on Mon) - Namdaemun Market (Open air market) - Amethyst Factory - Insadong

	Changdoekgung Palace Built during the Joseon dynasty(1395∼1910),total area of 580,000 square meters,the main palace grounds which do not include the Secret Gardens cover an area of 120,000 square meters. This palace has more buildings preserved than any other palace from that period. And it was a favorite place of the kings during the dynasty. The main structures of Changdeokgung Palace include the gate, Donhwamun, the granite bridge Geumcheongyo, and the Injeongjeon which served for official state functions. The Seonjeongjeon for affairs of state between the king and his ministers. The Daejojeon as the queen's guarders as well as the king's sleeping quarters, and as educational quarters for the princes. The original quarters were destroyed on several occasions, and during the Japanese Occupation the existing quarters became somewhat westernized. The current quarters are a combination of both Korean and western styles. Listed on World cultural Unesco heritage in 1997.
	Namdaemun Market The largest traditional market in Korea with various goods, affordable prices as a wholesale market. Most of thegoods are made directly by the storeowners. Crowded with retailers from all over the country. Selling clothes, glasses, kitchenware,toys,mountain gear,fishing equipment,stationery,fine arts, accessories, hats,carpets,flowers,imported goods.
	Insadong Traditional market: traditonal- folk crafts,hanbok(clothing),hanji(paper),teas,pottery,antique furniture,restaurants, ateliers, and galleries,calligraphy materials,earthenware. During the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), the street was dominated by Dohwawon, a place of study for painters. The area is still a center for the arts, and painters, craftsmen, folk crafts, pottery, paintings,restaurants and cafes serve traditional food and teas. The street offers rich opportunities for visitors to experience Korean traditional culture and arts.