Seoul streets and the Palace

Septemner 9, 2006
Wastern side gate to the Gyongbokgung Palace

Probably because it's Saturday or maybe it's normal, but the streets in Seoul are flooded with people all day. Seoul is big but not too big to go to many of the busiest sites on foot. And the streets are full of food stands and street vendors/sidewalk sales, that it felt as though I ended up in the middle of something that's like a mixture of a carnival and a summer festival.

Gyongbokgung Palace (景福宮）-
Originally built in 1394 during Doseon Dynasty. Sadly, however, most of the original constructions were destroyed during the Japanese invasion. There are other few palaces near Seoul but this one is most popular. Because, I suspect, that it is located in north tip of the city, it has no tall building surrounding and destructing the historical site visually.
Once you are facing the Geunjeongjeon from its front gate, you can convince yourself that you are back in the time of the ancient dynasty.