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※ The actual region of the content is selected. This trail is at Geonchunmun Gate, the east gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace built in the
mid-Joseon era that was reserved for civil officials. The trail covers both the bustling
downtown area and secluded forest walks, taking travelers from the Bugaksan
foothills in the heart of the city and past its hidden valleys and streams. The one-
way trip through the past and present of Samcheong-dong takes around one hour.
· The section from Geonchunmun Gate to Samcheong Park is paved and can accommodate wheelchairs or strollers.
· The path down from Baegakjeong Pavilion to Chilgung Shrine is steep and rocky, so have a pair of hiking sticks handy.
The section from Samcheong Shelter to the Baegak 1-gyo and Baegak 2-gyo bridges is steep. Hikers can rest on benches along the path. Baegakjeong Pavilion is a good place to rest before descending to Chilgung Shrine.
The starting point is about a 15-minute walk toward Geonchunmun Gate from Exit 1 of Anguk Station, Seoul Metro Line 3, or Exit 4 of Gyeongbokgung Station on the same line.
Gyeongbokgung Palace was built in 1394 by King Taejo, the founder of the Joseon Dynasty who moved the capital from Gaegyeong to Hanyang (now Seoul). The primary palace for Joseon kings, it comprised royal and official facilities, royal living quarters, and leisure facilities.
These wooden bridges are found on a forest trail frequented by residents near Bugaksan Mountain. A wooden deck is along the road from Samcheong Shelter to Daetongmun Gate. The thick forest around the trail attracts visitors seeking a therapeutic walk in the woods.
The spirit tablets of the seven royal concubines who gave birth to Joseon kings are enshrined in the structure, which sits just next to Cheong Wa Dae. Among those enshrined are Lady Jang, mother of the 20th Joseon King Gyeongjong, Lady Choi (21st King Yeongjo), and Lady Yi (Crown Prince Sado). The architectural style unique to Joseon is well-preserved here.
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