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.
information
- Restrooms Available
- Experience age Open To Visitors Of All Ages
- Inquiry and guidance 1330 Travel Hotline 82-2-1330 Br Korean English Japanese Chinese For More Info 82-32-930-3515 Br 82-32-392-5464
- Parking facilities Nearby Parking Lot In Goryeogung Palace Site 5-minute Walk
- Rest day N A Open All Year Round
- Hours of operation 09 00-18 00
location
16-1, Dongmunan-gil 21beon-gil, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon