Seoul - Day 6 Secret Garden

Behind Changdeokgung is the famous secret garden. They provide two 90 minute walking tours in English every day (except Monday when the Palace is closed). It is well worth the visit - but be warned the walking includes some step inclines. This garden was for the King and visitors were only allowed with is permission.

The pond is square to represent Earth. The Island is round to represent the Sky.

One of the many King's Pagodas located throughout the secret garden.

King's Library

Another of the King's Pagodas where he celebrated the harvest by planting rice

Unusual construction to protect from sunlight on the western exposure. This smaller house was designed after a nobleman's home so it is not painted.