Today was a rainy day. I felt a little unhappy and sad because of the  heavy rain. But I was happy about learning the history. Today we went to Changgyeng palace. There were many hanok buildings there.

    Changgyeng palace had 3 sad stories. First, lady Jang was killed. Also Sado crown princess was killed in the rice chest. Finally, Japanese made zoo in there. Fortunately, the government got rid of the zoo, Changgyengwon in 1984. I love zoo, but I think making zoo in the palace is not good idea.

    The main gate of Changgyeng palace was Honghwamun. It was the most splendid gate among 5 palaces.

    Behind of that door, there was a bridge names okcheongyo. People thought it was the gate between kings land and common people's land. Also, there were some monster under the bridge and up the bridge. At that time, people also believed that monsters could prevent from evil spirits.

    However, we saw Myeongjeongjeon. I heard it was used when there was official ceremonies or events. In that building, there was a chair for the kings and at the king's look, outside of the right was for millitary officials and left was for civil officials.

    In the front of Myeongjeongjeon, there is 3 ways. The middle was for king. And left was for millitary officials and right was for civil officials. Of course,the king's way was high than other 2 ways.

    However, there were ranking stone and Bak stone in the yards. Ranking stone is something represents its own class or status. Also, Bak stone is on the yards. it helps water going down and help not too slippery.

    Gyengchunjeon was for the Queen and Hwangyengjeon was for King. Also, the house with king and queen was called Tongmyeongjeon.

    When I was looking for the roof, I saw pretty colors called Dancheong. In Dancheong, there were 5 colors. There were red, black, green, white and yellow.

    Today, I think I learned more about palace.   ^^: