Places to Go... in Seoul!!! :-) # 21

<< Chang gyeong Palace >>
Chang gyeong Palace is one of the palaces that have been visited frequently by diverse travelers from all over the world.
King Seongjong had it built for Queen Jeonghui, Sohye, Ansun in his 14th year(1483). In the beginning, there were halls like Myeongjeongjeon, Munjeongjeon, and sleeping quarters like Suryeongjeong, Hwangyeongjeon, Gyeongchunjeon, Inyangjeon, Tongmyongjeon, Yanghwadang, Yeohwidang and Saseonggak.
They were rarely used in the beginning, but it served as the main palace after it had been restored along with Changdeokgung after it was burnt down with Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung Palace during the Japanese Aggression of Korea in 1592.
Changgyeonggung was modified and changed numerous times since Sunjong became the king. In 1909, he demolished Changgyeonggung and had it a zoo and botanical garden. It was once called as Changyeongwon.
In 1984, it took its name back with the repair work started. While the zoo was being moved to the Seoul Grand Park, the cherry trees were taken away.
Many kings including Jangjo, Jeongjo, Sunjo and Heonjong were born here. Jeongmun Gate and Jeongjeon were rebuilt by King Gwanghaegun and still preserved.

-image of Munjeongjeon

-image of Gyeongchunjeon

-image of Tongmyongjeon

-image of Hwangyeongjeon

-image of the Grand Botanical Garden

-Cheundang ji(pond)


***further information can be found from Cultural Heritage Administration website!!!