Gungjip House, Namyangju

When King Yeongjo's youngest daughter, Princess Hwagil, married Gu Min-hwa, the king had this house built for her. It stands in a mountain valley beside the Bukhangang River, giving it fine natural surroundings. The name "Gungjip" ("palace house") came about because the state supplied the timber and carpenters used to build it. The main hall (anchae), a typical square, ㅁ-shaped building, faces south. Entering through the main gate, the kitchen, main room and daecheong hall lie straight ahead; turning the corner, the side room and kitchen are to the right, and the lower room and the rear veranda of the sarangchae are to the left, with a storeroom and study beside the gate. The ㄱ-shaped sarangchae (men's quarters), at the south-west corner of the main hall, connects to this rear veranda. Except for the sarang room itself, every space is floored with wooden boards. The sarangchae and main hall form a single connected mass; the gate quarters appear to have been demolished long ago, and a wall now marks the division of space in their place. The house is believed to be where Princess Hwagil lived from her marriage until her death (1765–1772), and because its dates can be fixed so precisely, it holds high scholarly value. This heritage site has restricted public access, so visitors should check in advance whether a visit is possible.

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Where it is

Region

Namyangju, Gyeonggi

Designation

National Folklore Heritage · 국가민속문화유산