Goryeogung Palace Site on Ganghwado Island is the site of the royal palace where the people of the Goryeo dynasty (918-1392) resisted the Mongolian invasion for 39 years. In the 19th year of his reign, King Gojong moved the capital to Ganghwa on account of its natural and strategic advantages. During the Byeongjahoran (Chinese invasion of Korea) in 1637, the palace was lost by force to the Qing dynasty of China. Later, Joseon Dynasty palace building and Ganghwa Yusubu (Ganghwa governor’s office) buildings existed in the Goryeo palace site but were destroyed by the French army during the Byeonginyangyo (French Campaign against Korea). Nowadays, the only structures that remain are the Dongheon main office (built in 1638) and Ibangcheong administration office (built in 1654). The palace and its subsidiary buildings were restored in 1977. It has historical lessons of the spirit of independence and overcoming national crisis.
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- Admission Fees Adults Individuals 900 Won Groups 700 Br Children Teenagers 600 500 20 People Or More Free Admission Preschoolers Ages 6 And Younger With One Companion Senior Citizens 65 Over People Disabilities Plus Proof Required Ganghwa-gun Main Tourism Sites Discount Up To Discounts Main Tourism Site Chojijin Fortress Deokjinjin Gwangseongbo Gapgotdondae Fortification Goryeogung Palace Site Peace Observatory Hwamunseok Cultural Center Museum Manisan Mountain Mudflat Hamheodongcheon Stream - 15 Discount 3-4 Sites 5 When Choosing 8 The Ticket Is Valid Until Next Day
- Parking Fees Free
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- Parking facilities Available 15 Parking Spaces
- Rest day N A Open All Year Round
- Hours of operation 09 00-18 00
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394, Ganghwa-daero, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon