Yongheunggung Palace
용흥궁
📍 16-1, Dongmunan-gil 21beon-gil, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
Introduction
Yongheunggung Palace is where King Cheoljong (r. 1849-1863) used to live before his ascension to throne. The chief of Ganghwa County, Jeong Gi-se, enlarged the original residence and named it Yongheunggung (meaning palace of the rising dragon) in the 4th year of King Cheoljong’s reign. Its architectural features include a paljak (traditional Korean half-hipped roof) and supporting columns rendered in Jusimpo style, the column brackets placed only on top of the columns. The palace was built in the tradition of dwelling houses such as the Yeongyeongdang and Nakseonjae houses in Changdeokgung Palace, so the palace buildings give off a simple and plain atmosphere. Within the precincts of the palace are a memorial stone and a monument house indicating that the palace used to be the old home of King Cheoljong.
Telephone
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🗺 Location
16-1, Dongmunan-gil 21beon-gil, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
✏ Details
Restrooms
Available
🔎 Information
Inquiries
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-32-930-3515,
+82-32-392-5464
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-32-930-3515,
+82-32-392-5464
Parking Facility
Nearby parking lot in Goryeogung Palace Site (5-minute walk)
Age Limit
Open to visitors of all ages
Closed
N/A (Open all year round)
Opening Hours
09:00-18:00
