Tosokchon Samgyetang and Gyeongbokgung

This is the famous Tosokchon Samgyetang, which is Korea's traditional Ginseng Chicken. The menu is very simple and the Ginseng Chicken comes in a few forms (if I remember clearly). We ordered two versions of Samgyetang, one is the Black Ginseng Chicken and one is the White Ginseng Chicken. 

The price may be considered pricey, but since this is the famous Ginseng Chicken restaurant, we thought to give it a try. 

The Chicken contains rice and a full Ginseng within and before the dish is served, there is a petite cup containing alcohol, which is meant to be poured into the bowl. It is not a cup of tea/drink. So their purpose of separating the alcohol is unknown, but when my friend tried a sip of it, it was really strong. However, if you add it in, you can barely taste any alcohol. 

It is best to visit this restaurant early before the lunch crowd comes in. 

What I like most about Gyeongbokgung station is that there is always an exhibition at the station. Previously, when I went to Korea in 2014, this same area was exhibiting calligraphy. This time round, they were exhibiting these traditional artworks/paintings. It is very similar to the Chinese traditional paintings, the strokes and all. I'm not an artsy fartsy person, so I shall stop my compliments/comments, lest I made some mistake about these paintings. 

Here we are at the famous Gyeongbokgung. An entrance fee is required to enter, unless you wear traditional Hanboks, you can enter for free. There is a vocal guide, which you can listen to about the historical facts of the palace as you walk around, for rent. Many people often called it 'Gyeongbokgung palace', but it shouldn't be pronounced as that, according to my Korean friends. The last word 'gung' means palace, so saying 'Gyeongbokgung palace' is as though saying the word 'palace' twice. So you can either call it 'Gyeongbokgung' or 'Gyeongbok palace'. 

Gyeongbokgung is an iconic place, with Gwanghwamun (cue Super Junior Kyuhyun's song <At Gwanghwamun>) at the entrance of the palace and beautiful mountains at the back. This place is beautiful. Look at the mountains behind. So majestic!