Introduction:
During the latter half of the Joseon period, Gyeonghuigung Palace served as the secondary palace for the king. Situated on the west side of Seoul, it was also called Seogwol, literally meaning "a palace of the west." The secondary palace was where the ki

 
Information:
Information Introduction During the latter half of the Joseon period, Gyeonghuigung Palace served as the secondary palace for the king
Situated on the west side of Seoul, it was also called Seogwol, literally meaning "a palace of the west
" The secondary palace was where the king moved to in times of emergency
From In-Jo to Cheol-Jong, about ten kings from the Joseon Dynasty stayed here at Gyeonghuigung
This palace was built using the slanted geography of the surrounding mountain, and it boasts traditional beauty in its architecture and huge historical significance
For a time, it was of a considerable size, even to the point of having an arched bridge connecting it to Deoksugung Palace
For the king’s royal audience, there was Sungjeongjeon and Jajeongjeon buildings, and for sleeping quarters, Yungbokjeon and Hoesangjeon buildings
Altogether there were about 100 small and large buildings on the palace grounds
But when Japan began occupation of Korea in 1908, the Japanese school, Gyeongseong Middle School moved into the palace, and as a result, much of the palace became leveled or moved


Current:
ly, Gyeonghuigung’s front gate, Heunghwamun, is being used as front gate for Shilla Hotel’s main entrance, and Sungjeongjeon is at Dongguk University
The school moved out to a different area, and the Sungjeongjeon and some of the other buildings have been reconstructed
Nearby the Gyeonghuigung Palace is Seoul History Museum, Jeongdong Street, and the busy Jongno Street
After you have been to Gyeonghuigung, you can cross to Jeongdong Street and walk to Deoksugung Palace
The stonewall road to Deoksugung Palace is considered one of the most elegant roads in Seoul


Current:
Status Historic Site No
271 Closed Every Monday, Jan
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Operating:
Hours Weekdays 09:00-18:00 Weekend 10:00-18:00 Parking Facilities * Cars with less than 20-person capacity 3,000 won for the first two hours / 500 won for every additional 5 min / 15,000 won all-day parking * Cars with 20-person capacity or more 6,000 won for the first two hours / 800 won for every additional 5 min / 30,000 won for all-day parking Admission Fees Free Facilities for the Handicapped Restrooms Restrooms Available

 
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