Changgyeong Palace |
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Changgyeong was originally built in 1104 as a summer palace for the kings of the
Koryo Dynasty. When the
capital was moved to Seoul in 1392, the King lived here during the construction of
the new palace (Gyeongbok). Unlike
Chosun Dynasty palaces that have a
north-south orientation, Changgyeong Palace has an east-west orientation, like many
buildings of the Koryo period. Most of the buildings were burned in 1592, although
most have been rebuilt at least once since then.
The only remaining gate is Honghwamun (National Treasure #384) to the east. Built in 1484,
like most of the buildings on the Palace grounds, it was destroyed during the 1592 Japanese
invasion, but rebuilt in 1616. It is similar to Tonhwamun
gate in Changdeok Palace, but has higher pillars.
Inside Honghwamun is Myongjeongmun gate and corridors (National Treasure #385) surrounding
Myongjeongjeon, the main throne room. Burned down in 1592, it was rebuilt in 1616, only to be
destroyed again during the Japanese occupation.
It was finally restored in 1986.
The main hall is Myongjeongjeon, built in 1484. In the courtyard, 2 rows of stone markers
indicate the positions for attending officials to stand according to a strict hierarchy. The phoenixes
on the steps represent nobility and immortality. Like the other Palace buildings, it was burned down in
1592 then rebuilt in 1616.
At the southern part of the grounds is an overpass to Chongmyo Shrine.
Although the two were originally connected, during the
Japanese occupation, Yulgong-no
road was built between the them as a symbolic split. (The overpass opens at 9:00 and closes one hour
prior to closing of the Palace.)
Hours:
Summer Weekdays - 09:00 ~ 18:00
Winter Weekdays - 09:00 ~ 17:30
Saturdays and Sundays - 09:00 ~ 19:00
Closed: Every Tuesday
Admission:
Adults (19 to 64 years old): 1,000 won (groups: 800)
Children (7 to 18 years old): 500 won (groups: 400)
* Children 6 and under, seniors 65 and over: Free
Directions: Subway line 4, Hyehwa Station, exit 4, 10 minutes walking
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Transportation:
Subways:
Hyehwa-
Seoul Line 4 (blue)
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