화성행궁 입지의 풍수환경

Abstract

In this study, geographic positional features of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress(水原 華城) with the view of traditional position environment. Suwon Hwaseong Fortress was constructed by King Jeongjo(1752～1800) who made very innovative plan in late Joseon Dynasty. And his will was reflected in site selection and structure composition. He ascended to the throne with difficulty because of the death of his father, Sadoseja(思悼世子, 1735～1762) who had got involved in party strife. King Jeongjo studied on Feng shui by himself for the purpose of moving father`s grave, and directly engaged in location selection for another one. The book, 『Hong-jae-jeon-seo(弘齋全書)』written by King Jeongjo that was described the procedure of selecting a position and building the grave shows the ability in Feng shui of King Jeongjo. which alludes that King Jeongjo needed Feng shui as much. The Temporary Palace of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress has dignified main mountain, balance within circumjacent topography and many features of Feng shui. In the acupuncture point of it, a building for King, Bongsudang(奉壽堂) is located. And building face was planned to the direction by the geographic rule of Hosunshin(胡舜申) that was rampant at that time. Thus, the Temporary Palace of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress was geographically planned to be not only a temporary palace but also a palace for retired life of King Jeongjo.