This past week, I went with a few colleagues on the Changdeokgung Moonlight Tour. Held for two nights during the months of April-June and once in March, it is an opportunity for expats to see one of Seoul's favorite palaces in a whole new way. The tour started at 8pm, with the participants (limited to 100 in number) being divided into a number of groups. It was raining a bit, so ponchos were handed out along with LED-illuminated lanterns. After crossing the stone bridge (where a brief intro was given) and through Jinseonmun Gate, our soft-spoken guide gave us further information at the main Injeongjeon Hall.
The light rain added some sheen to the stone courtyard in front of the hall. The status markers leading up to the hall were individually illuminated and its ornate exterior glowed in warm light.
We had a brief peek of the interior, as seen through the opening.
Ray streamed from beyond the japsang figures on the rooftop of one of the nearby buildings.
With a tight schedule and other groups behind us, we had to move on to the next section of our tour.
See more photos from the Moonlight Tour and other photos of Changdeokgung Palace in my Flickr album
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