Gyeonghuigung

Gyeonghuigung is one of the Five Grand Palaces of the Joseon Dynasty, located in Seoul. It served as a secondary palace for the king, especially during emergencies. Today, the grounds house the Seoul Museum of History and the Seoul Museum of Art.

Don't miss

• Heunghwamun, the main entrance gate, originally built in 1616 and later restored to its original purpose
• Geuncheongyo, a bridge built in 1619 that was buried during Japanese rule and restored in 2001
• Sungjeongjeon, the main hall, an example of mid-Joseon architecture, moved and later returned to its original location
• Jajeongjeon and Taenyeongjeon, halls restored based on historical depictions
• Seoul Museum of History and Seoul Museum of Art located on the palace grounds

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Gyeonghuigung

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Getting there

Know before you go

• The palace is a Historic Site (No. 271).
• The grounds also house the Seoul Museum of History and the Seoul Museum of Art.

A bit of history

Construction began in the 1600s under King Gwanghaegun and was completed in 1617. Originally called Gyeongdeokgung, it was renamed to avoid similarity to Prince Jeongwon's posthumous name. From King Injo to King Cheoljong, about ten Joseon kings stayed here. The palace once had 100 buildings. Most of it was lost in the 19th century due to fire and later dismantled for materials to rebuild Gyeongbokgung. During Japanese occupation, the remaining structures were dismantled, and a school was built on the site. Reconstruction began after the school moved out in 1980.