Yongheunggung Palace (용흥궁)

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.

Basic Information

Postal Code	23031
Address	16-1, Dongmunan-gil 21beon-gil, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon

Usage Information

Experience Age Range	Open to visitors of all ages
Information & Inquiries	• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-32-930-3515, +82-32-392-5464
Parking Facilities	Nearby parking lot in Goryeogung Palace Site (5-minute walk)
Closed Days	N/A (Open all year round)
Operating Hours	09:00-18:00