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Address

42, Bungmun-gil, Ganghwa-eup, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
인천광역시 강화군 강화읍 북문길 42 (강화읍)

Type

Monuments/ Historical Sites

Inquiries

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-32-930-7078

Homepage

http://www.ghss.or.kr (Korean only)

• Information
  Introduction
  Goryeogung Palace Site on Ganghwado Island is the site of the royal palace where the people of the Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392) resisted the Mongolian invasion for 39 years. In the 19th year of his reign, King Gojong moved the capital to Ganghwa on account of its natural and strategic advantages. During the Byeongjahoran (Chinese invasion of Korea) in 1637, the palace was lost by force to the Qing dynasty of China. Later, Joseon Dynasty palace building and Ganghwa Yusubu (Ganghwa governor’s office) buildings existed in the Goryeo palace site but were destroyed by the French army during the Byeonginyangyo (French Campaign against Korea). Nowadays, the only structures that remain are the Dongheon main office (built in 1638) and Ibangcheong administration office (built in 1654). The palace and its subsidiary buildings were restored in 1977. It has historical lessons of the spirit of independence and overcoming national crisis.
  
  Telephone
  +82-32-930-7078
  
  Current Status
  Historical Site No.133 (as of June 10, 1964)
  
  Closed
  N/A (Open all year round)
  
  Duration
  20 minutes
  
  Operating Hours
  09:00-18:00
  
  Parking Facilities
  Available
  
  Admission Fees
  Adults: Individuals 900 won / Groups 700 won
  Children & Teenagers: Individuals 600 won / Groups 500 won
  
  * Groups: 20 people or more
  * Free admission: Children (ages 6 or younger) with one companion, Seniors (ages 65 or more), People with disabilities plus one companion (Proof required)
  
  * Ganghwa-gun Main Tourism Sites Discount (up to 20% discounts)
  Main tourism site: Chojijin Fortress, Deokjinjin Fortress, Gwangseongbo Fortress, Gapgotdondae Fortification, Goryeogung Palace Site, Peace Observatory, Hwamunseok Cultural Center, Museum, Manisan Mountain, Mudflat Center, and Hamheodongcheon Stream
  
  - 15% discount: 3-4 sites
  - 20% discount: 5 or more sites
  * When choosing 8 sites or more, the ticket is valid until the next day
  
  Restrooms
  Available
  
  Parking Fees
  Free
  
  Korean Info. Service
  Cultural Tourism Explanation Guide
  10:00, 11:00, 13:10, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00
  * Other times are available upon request.
  
  
• Tourist Sites

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    Ganghwa Anglican Church (대한성공회 강화성당)

    Region : Ganghwa-gun Incheon
    Type : Temples/ Religious Sites
    Ganghwa Anglican Church was consecrated in 1900 by Charies Jone Corfe, the First Bishop of the Church as the St. Peter and St.Paul’s Church. The church has sinc...

  • 

    Yongheunggung Palace (용흥궁)

    Region : Ganghwa-gun Incheon
    Type : Old Houses/ Birth houses/Folk Villages
    Yongheunggung Palace is where King Cheoljong (a Joseon Dynasty ruler who reigned from 1849 to 1863) used to live before his ascension to throne. The chief of Ga...

  • 

    Ganghwado Island (강화도)

    Region : Ganghwa-gun Incheon
    Type : Seasides/ Beaches/ Islands
    Ganghwa island is the fifth largest island in Korea and is located in the West Sea. It is composed of 11 inhabited islands and 17 uninhabited islands, and its b...

  • 

    Ganghwasanseong Fortress (강화산성)

    Region : Ganghwa-gun Incheon
    Type : Palaces/ Fortresses/ Gates
    Ganghwasanseong Fortress was originally earthen mountain walls, built during King Go Jong’s 19th year of reign (1232), after he moved to Ganghwado. It was built...

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    Ganghwahyanggyo Confucian School (강화향교)

    Region : Ganghwa-gun Incheon
    Type : Monuments/ Historical Sites
    First established in Ganghwa-eup during the 5th year of King Injong in the Goryeo Dynasty (1127), Ganghwahyanggyo Confucian School was moved to Ganghwa-gun and ...

• Accommodation

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    Damdamgak ([한옥스테이]담담각)

    Region : Ganghwa-gun Incheon
    Type : Hanok
    Damdamgak is a hanok (Korean-style house) that was built in the 1930's. Originally a private house, it is now open in the accommodation business. Currently mana...

• Restaurants
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• Shopping

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    Ganghwa Ginseng Center (강화 인삼센터)

    Region : Ganghwa-gun Incheon
    Type : Shops/Malls
    The cultivation of Ganghwa ginseng began during the era of King Gojong (1232 A.D.) of the Goryeo Dynasty. In 1920, Ganghwado Island was designated a special dis...

• Transportation
  Directions
  [Subway + Bus]
  From Seoul to Ganghwa
  1) Sinchon Station (Seoul Subway Line 2), Exit 4.
  - Go straight 260m to arrive at the bus stop in front of Artreon.
  - From the bus stop, take Bus 3000 to Ganghwa Bus Terminal.
  
  2) Yeongdeungpo Station (Seoul Subway Line 1).
  - Across from Shinsegae Department Store, take Bus 88 to Ganghwa Terminal.
  
  [Taxi]
  From Ganghwa Bus Terminal, take a taxi to Goryeogung Palace Site. (10min)