Yongheunggung Palace
About
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 Cheoljongβs 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
16-1, Dongmunan-gil 21beon-gil, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon (23031)
Operating Hours
09:00-18:00
Rest Days
N/A (Open all year round)
Parking
Nearby parking lot in Goryeogung Palace Site (5-minute walk)
Age Range
Open to visitors of all ages
Inquiries
β’ 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) β’ For more info: +82-32-930-3515, +82-32-392-5464
Restrooms
Available