Those who love historical Korean dramas in ancient costumes will surely place Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace, Gyeonghee Palace, and Deoksugung Palace on their pilgrimage. However, in modern Korean history, Unhyeon Palace can be said to be even more important. It is historically symbolic and is conveniently located at the exit of Anguk Station. Before heading to Bukchon Hanok Village, travelers who love history are recommended to come here for free admission.
Unhyeon Palace
Transportation: How to get to Unhyeon Palace (서울운현궁)?
Unhyeongung is located at Exit 4 of Anguk Station on Seoul Metro Line 1, and can be reached by a 5-minute walk. When Anya is pregnant, she will use Han Chao to confirm the exit of the escalator.
Anguk Station (328), where Unhyeongung is located, is located between Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace. This place is also the location of Bukchon Hanok Village (북촌한옥마을), which has eight famous views of Bukchon.The last stop at Anguk Station is Gyeongbokgung Station (327). The itinerary can be arranged to go to Gyeongbokgung and then take a walk to Bukchon.
The main purpose of this trip is to visit Hanok Village and Bukchon’s eight scenic spots. Because Unhyeongung is located next to the exit of the MRT station, I will first come to Unhyeongung by the way. Of course, it is also because of the location of the popular Korean drama "Ghosts".
▲ Unhyun Palace is located next to Exit 4 of Anguk Station, and the traffic is very convenient.
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Unhyeon Palace is the private residence of King Heungsun Daewon (Lee Shiying) of North Korea. Heungsun Daewon is a reformist politician at the end of the Joseon Dynasty. His residence has become the center of political reform for political reform. His son is Gojong, the 26th king of North Korea.
During Gojong’s reign, he successively ended the Joseon Dynasty, separated from the Qing vassal, established the Korean Empire, and promoted the Guangwu Reform. Gojong’s wife was the famous Empress Mingcheng, but later Empress Mingcheng was assassinated and Gaozong was forced to abdicate. Junzong was established, and Japan formally annexed the Korean Peninsula.
The Unhyeon Palace during the reign of Heung Sundaewon was huge. It was not inferior to other ancient palaces such as Gyeongbokgung at that time. Today, there are only three buildings, Laoantang, Laolaktang, and Erlaotang. Yunhyeon Palace meets with each other in April every year. Two celebrations were held in September, recreating the wedding of Emperor Gaozong and Empress Mingcheng in 4.
Visiting Unhyeon Palace
The main buildings of Unhyeon Palace are Old Antang, Old Letang, and Er Laodang. On the left and right sides of the courtyard square are the Shouzhi House and the Relic Exhibition Hall. The former is the residence of the guards and staff, and the latter displays the historical materials and relics of Unhyeon Palace. And model.
The old Leaktang in the center of Unhyeon Palace is the venue for the event of the king of Heung Xuan Temple. It is also the place where the wedding of King Gojong and Empress Ming Sung is held. There are also many introduction dolls and furniture in the hall. Lao Antang on the right is where men live and discuss politics. In the space, the second old hall on the left is the residence for women.
Unhyeon Palace is free to enter and visit. It is closed every Monday. You can borrow a Chinese narration walkman for a fee. There is also a paid Hanbok experience. When Wendy and Anya enter at noon, there are very few visitors, compared with the crowds of Bukchon Hanok Village. Say there is a world of difference.
In its heyday, Unhyeon Palace covers Deoksung Women’s University, Gyodong Elementary School, Japanese Embassy and other places. Now there are only three main buildings left. It is more suitable for travelers who love history, but the advantage is the convenient transportation. It can be finished by walking in half an hour. , But it is recommended that you learn more about its history beforehand, it will be more fun to visit.
▲ In addition to the gala events in April and September, Unhyeon Palace also regularly holds various small exhibitions.
▲ On the left side of the gate, there is a service for renting Hanbok for a fee.
▲ Lao'antang is a place for men to live and discuss politics.
▲ The old music hall is a venue for events, located in the center of Unhyeon Palace.
▲ Er Lao Tang is a place for women to live, adopting a high-secret courtyard building.
▲ The architectural model of Unhyeon Palace.
▲ Many historical relics and models are displayed in the relics exhibition hall.
▲ You can rent a hanbok here before heading to Bukchon Hanok Village.
Unhyeongong Mansion: the popular Korean drama ghost filming location
Unhyeongong Mansion was established during the Japanese colonial rule in 1912. The museum cannot be visited. At the end of 2016, the popular Korean drama "Ghost" was taken at the entrance of Unhyeongong Mansion and became the gate of the male protagonists' residence.
Since the mansion house is located on the Jongno campus of Deoksung Women’s University, visitors cannot go directly to the mansion house from Unhyeon Palace. They have to enter from the gate of the school. When the school is overwhelmed, a sign indicating that tourists stop will be displayed at the school gate. Fans have to find other places for pilgrimage.
▲ At the entrance of Deoksung Women's University, the place blocked by a dry tree on the left is Unhyungong Mansion.
▲ In order to avoid disturbing Deoksung Women’s University, Unhyeon Elementary School and kindergarten students, tourists have been declined to visit the site.
▲ After taking the time to visit Unhyeon Palace, we are ready to go to Bukchon Hanok Village!
