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Gwanghwamun Square Review

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Guanghua Gate is the most magnificent gate of the Korean Dynasty. It is the main gate of Gyeongbokgung built in 1395 when Taizu reigned in the Korean Dynasty. Originally the main entrance of the Jingfu Palace, it was destroyed in Renchen Riot. It was rebuilt in 1867 and burned up during the Korean War in 1950. The existing doors were restored in 1968. Arched granite was constructed. On the three doors, two wooden castles were erected, presenting a noble and elegant style. Guanghua Door records the painful history of Korea. After the merger of Korea and Japan, the Japanese Governor's Office demolished the Guanghua Gate and built the Governor's Office in order to cut off the spirit of the Korean nation. Today's photochemical doors were constructed in 1968 with cement instead of wood and retreated more than 10 meters from their original positions. Guanghua Gate is the most beautiful of the five Palace gates, but it has not been designated as a national treasure and protected cultural relics because of its cement structure. The Governor's Palace built in Japan in 1995 has been demolished and is now restoring its original appearance on the site of Guanghua Gate.

Gwanghwamun Square

Posted: Jun 15, 2017
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  • Gryphon
    5/5Outstanding

    grand open square with rich history of South Korea, flanked by all the embassies and a fav hangout of the local youths.

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    Posted: Oct 16, 2023
  • The World Is Mine
    5/5Outstanding
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    Gwanghwamun Square, which can be said to be the heart of our country! Many people are looking for it after work as the rain stopped and the sun was pouring down.. Walking around this square in the cool breeze is a healing itself ^^ Be sure to take a walk ^^

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    Posted: May 8, 2023
  • 放飞自我去游玩
    5/5Outstanding
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    We met in Guanghuamen Square for a special exhibition of the Winter Olympics. There is a free outdoor ice rink. There are various Winter Olympics publicity activities. There is a robotic arm to simulate the high-level skiing. It is quite exciting. A group of four people, standing and fixed, headband VR glasses, The huge robotic arm simulates the irritation of various skiing in the air, and when you dive down, people are screaming, that is, the queue is too long, and we watched it for a while. There are various dolls and mascots inside, attracting many young people to take pictures, and everyone does not want to miss the four-year event.

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    Posted: Mar 23, 2022
  • Chad’s
    5/5Outstanding

    2023 Seoul Light Gwanghwamun Festival

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    Posted: Jan 17, 2024
  • EffyOhh
    5/5Outstanding

    in the heart of the city, must see and visit on your way to gwanghwamun Palace!

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    Posted: Oct 26, 2023
  • WB2021
    5/5Outstanding

    Used to be and still is a busy street but now it's modified to be much more pedestrian friendly. A nice and wide place that houses many events.

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    Posted: Aug 27, 2023
  • 蓝星smile
    5/5Outstanding
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    Guanghua Gate is located in the center of Seoul. The Shizong Road from Guanghua Gate to the city hall is known as the heart of Seoul. In Guanghua Gate Square, every year from March to June, August to November during 10:00-15:00, there will be a job change ceremony, the job change ceremony is absolutely a major feature of Guanghua Gate Square. The Guanghua Gate also has the project of experiencing Korean clothes. There are all kinds of clothes, such as general and soldier, on the left side of the main gate. They are free. But there are fixed time points, queuing, each time only six or seven people experience, and then you continue to queue for the next open time point. For the children who have a lot of time, they can arrange it, so they don't have to spend money outside to experience it. Moreover, the Guanghua Gate and Jingfu Palace are linked together. From the Guanghua Gate, the Jingfu Palace is behind, and tickets are required to enter the Jingfu Palace. Entering the Guanghua Gate, you can see the ticket office at the entrance of Jingfu Palace. The ticket is 6000 won. PS: The best way to visit Guanghua Gate and Jingfu Palace is to go in through Guanghua Gate, turn around the palace and go out from Dongmen, then you can go directly to Sanqingdong and Hanwu Village, North Village.

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    Posted: Jan 13, 2017
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