Experts' Choice Award Unhyeongung
What the experts agree on
King Gojong's childhood home stands out for its intimate scale and authentic wooden architecture—a rare glimpse into aristocratic Joseon life that feels refreshingly different from Seoul's grander palaces.
“Unhyeongung provides a chance to see an interior typical of aristocratic homes and features a remarkable complex of wooden buildings restored in 1996. ”
– Michelin Guide
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This palace has a modest, natural-wood design reflecting the austere tastes of Heungseon Daewongun (1820–98), King Gojong’s stern and conservative father." Full review
Atlas Obscura "The site of the last royal wedding in Korea. " Full review
Frommer's "The childhood home of King Gojong (26th king of the Joseon Dynasty), Unhyeongung is smaller and architecturally different from other palaces." Full review
