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Chong-myo (chongmyo)

The Korean word “myo” (myo) means shrine, so Chong-myo is really the “Chong Shrine”. Located just a few blocks to the east and across the street from Kyeong-bok-kung, Chong- myo is open to tourists every day except Tuesday.

Chongmyo Statue near Chongmyo
Metalwork on gate at Chongmyo (1) Metalwork on gate at Chongmyo (2)
Chongmyo closeup

From Chong-myo, you can walk across a footbridge to Ch'ang-kyeong-gung. This palace is adjacent to another palace, Ch'ang-deok-kung, whose grounds contain P'i-won, the “secret garden”.

 Kyeong-bok-kung (5)
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