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Ononsa Guesthouse (온온사) - Homepage : www.gccity.go.kr - Tel : Though Ononsa, which was a guesthouse in Gwacheon, was constructed in the 27th year of King Injo's reign in the Joseon dynasty (1649), the name, "Ononsa," was given to this area during the reign of King Jeongjo. On February 11, 1790 during his royal procession to the tomb of his father, Crown Prince Sado, stayed at an inn in Gwacheon and, as he felt that it "has nice views and provides a comfortable stay," he bestowed upon the place plaques that he wrote himself - "Ononsa" to Seoheon and "Burimheon," which was the old nickname of Gwacheon, to Dongheon. This is how this place began to be called Ononsa. It was designated as a Tangible Cultural Heritage of Gyeonggi-do on June 2, 1980, and it was restored on December 2, 1986 after being torn down. - Address : 58 Gwanaksan-gil, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : - Inquiries an...

Gwanghallu Pavilion (광한루) - Homepage : www.gwanghallu.or.kr - Tel : +82-63-620-6172 Rebuilt in 1638 (the 16th year of King Injo), Gwanghallu Pavilion is one of the Joseon dynasty’s most exemplary structures. The pavilion was constructed in 1419 by Hwang Hui, a noted prime minister in the early Joseon dynasty, during his exile to Namwon. The name of the pavilion at that time was Gwangtongnu. In 1434, while the pavilion was undergoing reconstruction, scholar and politician Jeong In-ji called it Gwanghallu after Gwanghancheongheobu, the mythical palace on the moon. Designated as Treasure No. 281, the pavilion is one of four major pavilions known for excellent craftsmanship, along with Yeongnamnu Pavilion (Miryang), Chokseongnu Pavilion (Jinju), and Bubyeoknu (Pyeongyang). Gwanghalluwon Garden, which consists of Gwanghallu Pavilion, a pond, Bangjangjeon Pavilion, and Yeongjugak Pavilion form Historic Site No. 33. - Address : 1447, Yocheon-ro, Namwon-si, Jeonbuk-do ※ Introduction Inform...

Janggyeongsa Temple (장경사) - Homepage : www.jangkyungsa.org - Tel : +82-31-743-6548 Janggyeongsa Temple is located in Namhansanseong Fortress. Namhansanseong Fortress, which protected Seoul along with Bukhansanseong Fortress, was built at the same time as Janggyeongsa Temple in 1638, during the 16th year of King Injo. Warrior monks from all eight provinces throughout the country helped with the construction. Janggyeongsa Temple is the only remaining temple among nine such temples where military groups made up of monks stayed for trainings. - Address : 676, Namhansanseong-ro, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : - Inquiries and Guides • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-31-743-6548 - Open date : - Parking : Available - Rest date : N/A (Open all year around) - Use season : - Use time - Restrooms : Available This work was created by the Korea Tourism Organization f...

Paju Jangneung Royal Tomb [UNESCO World Heritage] (파주 장릉(인조, 인열왕후) [유네스코 세계문화유산]) - Homepage : tour.paju.go.kr royaltombs.cha.go.kr - Tel : +82-31-945-9242 Located in Paju, Jangneung is the tomb of King Injo (1595-1649, reign 1623-1649), the 16th ruler of the Joseon dynasty, and Queen Inyeol. King Injo took the throne in 1623 after having overthrown the previous king, Gwanghaegun, in a military revolt. During his reign, King Injo faced challenges from two foreign invasions in 1627 and 1637. He died in 1649 in Changdeokgung Palace. - Address : 90, Jangneung-ro, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do ※ Introduction Information - Inquiries and Guides • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-31-945-9242 - Parking : Available (Small vehicles: 23 parking spaces / Large vehicles: 4 parking spaces) - Rest date : Mondays - Use time February-May & September-October 09:00-18:00 June-August 09:00-18:30 November-January 09:00-17:30 - Admission Fees...

Gimpo Jangneung Royal Tomb [UNESCO World Heritage] (김포 장릉(인헌왕후) [유네스코 세계문화유산]) - Homepage : royaltombs.cha.go.kr - Tel : +82-31-984-2897 Jangneung Royal Tomb is located in Gimpo, Gyeonggi-do. This is the tomb for the parents of King Injo, the posthumously designated King Wonjong (1580-1619) and of his wife Queen Inheon (1578-1626). The tombs are small but well maintained. - Address : 79, Jangneung-ro, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : - Inquiries and Guides • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-31-984-2897 - Open date : - Parking : Available (66 regular parking spaces, 3 handicapped parking spaces) - Rest date : Mondays - Use season : - Use time February-May & September-November 06:00-18:00 June-August 06:00-18:30 November-January 06:00-17:30 * Last ticketing is one hour before closing - Parking Fees : Free - Restrooms : Available - Available Facilities : Benc...