Changdeokgung Palace

The Joseon dynasty lives through its five royal palaces today, but the Changdeokgung Palace is still the most striking and well-preserved of them – despite having burned down twice. Thanks to its good feng shui, or pungsu, it remained in use until the 20th century, and now stands as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its signatory ornamental design, Biwon (secret garden), and surrounding royal structures, such as the Donhwamun Gate, Geumcheongyo Bridge, Huijeongdang, Seongjeongjeon and Injeongjeon Halls, Juhamnu Pavilion, and Yeongyeongdang Residence, some of which have been around for over 600 years.