서울 5대 궁 중 유일하게 유네스코 세계 문화 유산으로 등재된 궁. 전쟁이나 재난으로 궁을 사용하지 못할 때를 대비해 지은 별궁이다. 경복궁이 소실된 이후 광해군 시기부터 법궁 역할을 했으며, 조선 궁 중 왕들이 머문 시간이 가장 길다.     질서정연하게 지어진 다른 궁과 달리 자연 지형과 자연스럽게 어우러진 건물 배치가 특징. 자연과의 조화와 원형이 잘 보존되어 있다는 점을 높게 인정받아 1997년에 유네스코 세계 문화 유산으로 등재되었다. 창경궁, 종묘와 붙어 있어 함께 구경하기 좋다.
The only one of the five grand palaces in Seoul to be listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. It is a secondary palace built in preparation for times when the main palaces could not be used due to wars or disasters. After the destruction of Gyeongbukgung, it served as the main royal residence from the reign of Gwanghaegun, and it is the Joseon palace where kings spent the most time. Unlike other palaces built in orderly fashion, it features buildings arranged in harmony with the natural terrain. Recognized for its harmony with nature and the preservation of its original form, it was listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site in 1997. Close to Changgyeonggung and Jongmyo, it's good to visit together.
Among the five major palaces in Seoul, it is the only one listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a detached palace built in preparation for times when the palace cannot be used due to war or disaster. After Gyeongbokgung Palace was burned down, it served as a royal palace from the reign of King Gwanghaegun, and among the palaces of the Joseon Dynasty, kings stayed there the longest. Unlike other palaces that were built in an orderly manner, it is characterized by a building layout that blends naturally with the natural terrain. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997 in recognition of its harmony with nature and its well-preserved original form. It is adjacent to Changgyeonggung Palace and Jongmyo Shrine, so it is good to visit together.