This is the meaning of the word Gyeongbokgung and it fits the palace so well. I arranged for a
two day stopover in Seoul and checked online for places of interest. This was on the top of my
list. I arrived in Seoul and stayed at the Sky Hotel which had free shuttle service and was two
blocks from the metro for downtown Seoul. Excellent location!!! Took the metro to the Palace
and arrived just in time for the changing of the guards which was absolutely beautiful and very
entertaining with music, costumes, drums, marching bands, etc. I enjoyed it so much that after I
toured the palace and grounds, I stayed for the next guard change which is on the hour. The Seoul metro makes it very easy to get around the city and it is very reasonable also. Two days was enough time to see most of the important sights of the city. Food was delicious esp. the area called the Samcheongdong with its wonderful street food. Also went to the Jeongdong theatre for the "Miso" showing (full house). You can take a city bus tour (hop on, hop off) for only ten US dollars, I real bargain!!!