GRAND ROYAL PALACES OF KOREA: Over 200 Pages of Beautiful Photos With Cultural and Historical Background Explanations In English

Want to learn about the history of Korea quickly and easily? Dive into our vivid photo book and take a trip to the historical palaces in Korea and live a day in the life of the Royal Family of The Joseon Dynasty! This beautiful photo book, with over 200 pages filled with magnificent photos covering all 5 Grand Royal Palaces of Korea (Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung, Deoksugung, Gyeonghuigung) is supplemented with cultural and historical background explanations in English. Learn the history and culture of Korea, take a peek into the life of the Royal Family, and get to know all the hidden stories. This book makes a great coffee table book, tour guide, and more importantly, an educational resource to help you learn a great deal about Korea.Gyeongbokgung - "Palace Greatly Blessed by Heaven" Built in 1395 - Gwanghwamun Gate The Main Gate - Haetae / Haechi / The Legendary Creature Protecting The Palace - Dongsipjagak The Lonely Watchtower / Gibyeolcheong The Palace's Post Office - Sinmumun Geonchunmun Yeongchunmun Heungnyemun Geunjeongmun - Haenggak Corridor - Geunjeongjeon The Throne Hall - Eojwa The Phoenix Throne - Irworobongdo The Painting For The King - Sajeongjeon and Cheonchujeon King’s Main Executive Office - Sujeongjeon Office of the Cabinet Members - Gangnyeongjeon King’s Main Residing Quarters - Gyotaejeon Queen’s Main Residing Quarters and Amisan Artificial Garden - Jagyeongjeon Queen Sinjeong’s Main Residing Quarters - Geoncheongung Private Royal Residence - Jibokjae Private Royal Library - Donggung Palace of the Crown Prince - Gyeonghoeru The Banquet Pavilion - Hyangwonjeong The Hexagonal Pavilion - Japsang Superstitious Creatures On The Palace Roof - Shipjangsaeng Symbols of Longevity - Jangdokdae Special Place For Korean Earthware - Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-sin Korea’s National Hero - Statue of King Sejong The Great The Most Beloved KingChangdeokgung “Palace of Prospering Virtue” Built in 1405 - Donhwagum Gate The Main Palace Gate - Geumcheongyo Stone Bridge That Wards Off The Evil Spirits - Injeongjeon “Hall of Benevolent Ruling” - Eojwa Royal Throne Inside Injeongjeon - Injeongmun Gate The Gate Of Injengjeon - Seonjeongjeon “Hall of Administering Governance” - View From Underneath of The Roof - Huijeongdang “Hall of Joyful Ruling” - Dancheong Korean Traditional Decorative Coloring - Daejojeon “Hall of Great Creation” - Seongjeonggak Area Dedicated to The Crown Prince - Nakseonjae Residential Compound For King’s Concubine - Huwon The Marvelous Rear Garden of The Palace - Buyongji Pond / Juhamnu Pavilion / - Eosumun / Juhamnu / Buyongjeong / Jondeokjeong - Sangryangjeon / Ongnyucheon / Yeongyeongdang / PyeomusaChanggyeonggung “Palace of Magnificent Joy"Built in 1483 - Honghwamun “The Gate of Promoting Harmony” - Myeongjeongmun / Okcheongyo Bridge - Myeongjeongjeon ain Hall of The Palace - Munjeongjeon The Council Hall - Sungmundang “Hall of Revering Writing/Literature” - Binyangmun “Gate Respectfully Greeting The Brightness” - Haminjeong “The Whole World Is Soaked With The Benevolence And Virtue” - Gyeongchunjeon Sleeping Quarters of The Wife of The Deceased King - Hwangyeongjeon Where Crown Prince Sado Trained As A Regent - Tongmyeongjeon Official Residence For The Queen Consorts - Yanghwadang Residence For King Injo After Surrendering To Qing Dynasty - Jipbokheon Birthplace of Crown Prince Sado - Yeongchunheon Residence for King Jeongjo - Gwandeokjeong Archery Field And Military Exam Venue - Gwancheondae Astronomical Observatory - Taesil Placenta Chamber For King Seongjong - Angbuilgu Joseon’s Sundial - Chundangji “Spring Pond” - Palgak Chilcheung Seoktap Octagonal Seven-Story Stone PagodaAnd so much more on Deoksugung and Gyunghuigung...! Read more