Korea Pt 18: Changgyeonggung Palace

Changgyeonggung is a palace located in Seoul, South Korea. Originally the Summer Palace of the Goryeo Emperor, it later became one of the Five Grand Palaces of the Joseon Dynasty.

The palace was originally built as Suganggung Palace by King Sejong for his father, Taejong, but in 1483 renovated and enlarged by King Seongjong at which time at which time it received its current name. During the colonial period, the Japanese built a zoo, botanical garden, and museum on the site. In 1983 the zoo and botanical garden were removed. Today its main points of interest are as follows:

Honghwamun (main hall) - believed to have been built in 1484 for King Seongjong, burnt in the Japanese invasion of 1592, and rebuilt in 1616 during the reign of King Gwanghaegun.
Okcheongyo (bridge) - built in 1483; 9.9m long by 6.6m wide; supported by twin arches.
Myeongjeongjeon (hall) - built in 1484, burnt in the Japanese invasion in 1592, and rebuilt 1616. A single-storied hall with hipped-and-gabled roof.
Sungmundang (hall) - built in 1830 for King Sunjo; King Yeongjo used to test university students here. A gabled-and-hipped structure with single-winged bracketing.
Haminjeong (pavilion) - Moved to this site in 1633.
Gyeongchunjeon (hall) - built in 1483, destroyed in 1592, rebuilt in 1616, burnt down in 1830 and again rebuilt in 1834. King Jeongjo and King Heonjong were born here.
Hwangyeongjeon (hall) - first built in 1484 during the reign of King Seongjong, destroyed in 1592, rebuilt in 1616, burnt down in 1830 and again rebuilt in 1834.
Tongmyeongjeon (hall) - first built in 1484, rebuilt most recently in 1834; main building in the Yeonjo area where kings and their families lived.
Chundangji (two ponds) - constructed in 1909, with 366-square-meter island and bridge added in 1984. The smaller pond is 1,107 square meters and the larger one is 6,483 square meters.

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[richie59]

As always man, *****!

[jot181]

WOW! What a peaceful place!! Honestly Deck, I enjoyed your videos. You've done a great job. Thanks for sharing and post more! 5 stars!!!!!!

[valofvalhalla06]

PS, OMG! Those weeping willows are so beautiful!

[valofvalhalla06]

Sorry to keep repeating my words, but I can't believe such beauty in this world. Any place beats my office chair right about now. I've taken a journey to a far off place thanks to you my friend Mikey! Hope you are well and stay that way.

[yankeesangel03]

Another Awesome video! :) Well done, keep it up!

[radxchick]

Some gorgeous pictures, I would love to visit. You are very lucky to have the opportunity to be there. Lovely music, who is it?

[davelovesmusic]

Some nice photos there Mike! You really show some of the more beautiful places in Korea.

[LSFuckingD]

Nice Deck

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[jerichoisrael]

Another great job. I was convinced to take a vaca sometime there. Hope to see ya! You ROCK Bro!! 5 stars again !!!!!!!!!!! Thanks

[fragileLaine]

Great job. Awesome place and structures. Very informative too. Thanks for sharing... 5/5 stars