Gyeonggi-do(Suwon-si) · Palaces
Suwonhyanggyo Confucian School
The Suwon Hyanggyo is one of the Confucian temple and school to teach local students in the Chosŏn Dynasty period (1392~…
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Palaces and historic sites include Joseon-era palaces such as Gyeongbokgung, fortresses and other heritage sites. Some palaces hold seasonal night openings.
Gyeonggi-do(Suwon-si) · Palaces
The Suwon Hyanggyo is one of the Confucian temple and school to teach local students in the Chosŏn Dynasty period (1392~…
Gyeonggi-do(Suwon-si) · Palaces
Changnyeongmun Gate, the eastern gate of Hwaseong Fortress, is similar in shape and size to Hwaseomun Gate to the east.…
Gyeonggi-do(Namyangju-si) · Palaces
Sareung is the royal tomb of Queen Jeongsun (1440-1521), a consort to King Danjong. She was perhaps the most tragic roya…
Gyeonggi-do(Goyang-si) · Palaces
First built in 132 during the Baekje Era (BC 18-AD 660), Bukhansanseong Fortress, located inside Bukhansan Mountain Nati…
Gyeonggi-do(Yeoju-si) · Palaces
This is the house where Empress Myeongseong (Joseon Period) was born, and lived until she was eight years old. She would…
Gyeonggi-do(Suwon-si) · Palaces
Paldalmun Gate is the southern gate of Hwaseong Fortress, designated National Treasure No. 402. A crescent shaped 'ongse…
Gyeonggi-do(Suwon-si) · Palaces
At the summit of Mt. Paldalsan is Hyowon’s Bell, a bell that was created to honor the filial devotion of King Jeongjo to…
Gyeonggi-do(Namyangju-si) · Palaces
Gwangneung (광릉) is located in Namyangju in Gyeonggi-do. This is the royal tomb of King Sejo (1417-1468, reign: 1455-1468…
Gyeonggi-do(Suwon-si) · Palaces
Yeonmudae Post is located inside Suwon's Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Situated on a relatively high…
Gyeonggi-do(Suwon-si) · Palaces
Suwon River cuts across Hwaseong Fortress from the north to the south. Water gates were installed on the north and south…
Gyeonggi-do(Suwon-si) · Palaces
Janganmun Gate is the northern gate of Hwaseong Fortress and also serves as the main entrance. "Jangan" means capital, a…
Gyeonggi-do(Yeoju-si) · Palaces
Yeongneung (영릉) is the joint tomb of the 4th ruler of the Joseon Dynasty, King Sejong (1397-1450, reign 1418-1450) and h…