Gyeonghuigung Palace

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This is Gyeonghuigung Palace, one of the Five Grand Palaces of the late Joseon period, which was called the 'Western Palace' because it was located in the western part of the capital.

Audio guide9 stories · about 16 min
Address45 Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Photo: 한국관광공사 포토코리아-이범수 · 공공누리 제1유형

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This is Gyeonghuigung Palace, one of the Five Grand Palaces of the late Joseon period, which was called the 'Western Palace' because it was located in the western part of the capital. It is a historical site where kings from 10 generations stayed, being used as a secondary palace along with Changdeokgung Palace after the Imjin War. It is especially famous as the place where King Yeongjo spent half of his reign.

Although it suffered the pain of most of its buildings being destroyed during the Japanese colonial period, major buildings such as Sungjeongjeon Hall have now been restored, allowing you to reflect on the history of the palace in a tranquil atmosphere. Compared to other palaces, it is quiet, making it good for taking a leisurely walk and falling into deep thought.

Stories you can hear here

9 stories · about 16 min

  • IntroThe large palace by Saemun Gate that shone at night28 sec
  • SpotHeunghwamun GateThe Main Palace Gate That Became a Hotel Entranceabout 2 min
  • SpotSungjeongjeon HallThe King's Main Hall That Became the University Temple Jeonggagwonabout 2 min
  • SpotTaeryeongjeon HallThe Hall That Held the Portrait of a Living Kingabout 1 min
  • SpotSeoam RockThe Mysterious Spring Imbued with a Royal Auraabout 2 min
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  • SpotJajeongjeon HallThe Hall Where the King Declared Himself the Son of Sadosejaabout 3 min
  • StoryThe Western Palace Built to Suppress a Royal Auraabout 2 min
  • StoryThe Underground Air Raid Shelter Hidden Beneath the Palaceabout 2 min
  • StoryKing Jeongjo Detects an Assassin on the Roofabout 2 min
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