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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: +82-32-930-7078~9 (Korean only)

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 June 1232, King Gojong moved his capital to Ganghwa on account of its natural and strategic advantages. The construction of the government office and the royal palace in Ganghwa was completed in 1234. Ganghwado Island holds historical significance as the place where metal type was developed and where the Palman Daejanggyeong (the Tripitaka Koreana printing woodblocks) were made during the Goryeo dynasty. Upon the conclusion of the peace treaty with Mongolian forces in May 1270, the capital was moved back to Gaeseong (present-day Gaeseong in North Korea), and the royal palace in Ganghwa was subsequently destroyed.
  
  In the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1897), Haenggung (the king’s temporary palace) was constructed on the same site as the Goreyo palace. During the Byeongjahoran (Chinese invasion of Korea) in 1637, the palace was conquered by the force of Ching dynasty of China. Afterward, Ganghwa Yusubu (Ganghwa governor’s office) buildings were built on the palace site. 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.
  
  Current Status
  Historical Site No.133 (as of June 10, 1964)
  
  Closed
  N/A (Open all year round)
  
  Duration
  20 minutes
  
  Operating Hours
  November-February: 9:00-17:00
  March-May, September-October: 9:00-18:00
  June-August: 08:30-18:30
  
  Parking Facilities
  Available
  
  Admission Fees
  Individuals
  Adults: 900 won / Youth: 600 won
  
  Groups (+30)
  Adults: 700 won / Youth 500 won
  
  Restrooms
  Available
  
  Parking Fees
  Free
  
  Interpretation Services Offered
  Not available
  
  
• 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...

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    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...

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    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 ...

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    [Ganghwa Nadeul-gil Course 8] A Bird Watching Road ([강화 나들길 제8코스] 철새 보러 가는 길)

    Region : Ganghwa-gun Incheon
    Type :
    Nadeul-gil means a leisurely outing (nadeuri) road. Comprised of 19 courses in total, the Ganghwa Nadeul-gil Trail offers a variety of historical assets and cul...

• 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)