Changgyeonggung is a palace located in Seoul, South Korea.
The palace was built in the mid-15th century by King Sejong for his father, Taejong. It was originally named "Suganggung", but it was renovated and enlarged in 1483 by King Seongjong, at which time it received its current name. Many structures were destroyed during Japan's multiple late 15th to 16th century attempts to conquer Korea and invade China. It was rebuilt by successive Joseon Kings but was once again largely destroyed by the Japanese in the early 20th century. This time, it was torn down methodically to make room for a modern park, a showplace for the empire, akin to Tokyo's Ueno Park.
During the Japanese colonial period, the Japanese built a zoo, botanical garden, and museum on the site. It was called "Changgyeongwon park", the "won" standing for the Korean word 'zoo'.
Last admission one hour before closing.
Adults: KRW 1,000
Youth (7-18): KRW 500
Free for children under 6 and seniors over 65.
Combined ticket valid for Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung, Deoksugung and Jongmyo Shrine:
Adults: KRW 10,000
Children and youth (7-18): KRW 5,000
Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Changgyeonggung
More information https://web.archive.org/web/20060628214817/http://lifeinkorea.com/Travel2/seoul/78
Phone +82 2 762 4868
Address 2-71 Waryongdong, Jongnogu, Seoul, South Korea
Coordinates 37°34'49.295" N 126°59'42.229" E
