Yongheunggung Palace (용흥궁)
Incheon · 16-1, Dongmunan-gil 21beon-gil, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
Hours
09:00-18:00
09:00-18:00
Address
16-1, Dongmunan-gil 21beon-gil, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
16-1, Dongmunan-gil 21beon-gil, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
Parking
Nearby parking lot in Goryeogung Palace Site (5-minute walk)
Nearby parking lot in Goryeogung Palace Site (5-minute walk)
Overview
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.
Location
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Info: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-32-930-3515, +82-32-392-5464
Best Time to Visit
South Korea has four distinct seasons. Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are the most popular times to visit. Summer brings humidity and occasional typhoons, while winter is cold but great for ski resorts and festivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
09:00-18:00
Nearby parking lot in Goryeogung Palace Site (5-minute walk)
N/A (Open all year round)
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-32-930-3515, +82-32-392-5464
• For more info: +82-32-930-3515, +82-32-392-5464
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