The Secret Garden

#seoul The Secret Garden was first constructed during the reign of King Taejong, who ruled from 1400 to 1418. Its location allowed access from either Changdeokgung Palace or adjacent Changgyeonggung Palace.The royal family has used the garden as a place of rest since the reign of King Taejong. They would come here to contemplate life, write poems, and hold banquets. The garden was also used as an archery range and as the location of military drills.