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| Address |
Waryong-dong Jongno-gu SEOUL |
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| Tel |
02- 762-4868~9 |
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Admission :
1,000 won adults, 500 won children
Hours of Operation :
(Mar.-Oct.) 09:00-18:00,
Weekend & Holidays until 19:00,
(Nov.-Feb.) 09:00-17:30
Closed Tuesdays
Web Page:
http://cgg.cha.go.kr
Built after 1418 for the former King Taejong, Changgyeonggung is often alluded to as an example of damage done to Korea¡¯s royal grounds during the Japanese occupation (1910-1945). It was during this period that the palace was turned into a zoo and botanical garden, an arrangement that lasted until 1983. Since then the palace has been fully restored to its former glory, and illustrates a rare array of architectural quirks that reflect Joseon period geomancy. The main entry gate, Honghwamun, faces eastward rather than the traditional south, largely to avoid facing Jongmyo, the ancestral shrine. Honghwamun¡¯s ceiling features striking lotus blossom motifs that date back to early Joseon. Walk further in and bypass Okcheongyo, a traditional stone bridge that arches over a small stream of water. If you proceed to Myeongjeongmun you¡¯ll see Myeongjeongjeon, a stately building used as the office of royalty. Look inside the hall and you¡¯ll see a pair of gold-leafed phoenixes in the center of the ceiling. Unlike the dragons that grace the main halls of Gyeongbokgung, the phoenixes indicate that Changgyeongung was the site of the queen¡¯s administration and was most likely an annex of neighboring Changdeokgung. Other highlights in the palace grounds include Chundangji, two ponds traditionally used by the king to plant rice, a tradition that helped Korean rulers to keep in touch with their agricultural roots. Admission is 1,000 won for adults, 500 won for children and includes entry to Jongmyo Shrine.
[Input: Jan.11, 2007, 09:20/Modified: Apr.24, 2008, 14:08]
Source : Tourism Promotion Division, Seoul Metropolitan Government
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