at his father's tomb. When he was not in residence it was used by his delegated official as a base of government. Haenggung was also used for a 60th birthday party for King Jeongjo's mother, Princess Hong of Hyegyeonggung, elderly citizens' feasts and national exams. The palace was built in 1789, but was expanded between 1794 and 1796 to house 600 compartments and in doing so became the largest haenggung in Korea. Haenggung is a collection of 22 buildings, excluding the servants' quarters, arranged in an approximately rectangular layout at the eastern foot of Paldalsan, the small hill on which the western side of Hwaseong stands. The entrance to the palace from the centre of town is the main gate, Sinpungnu, known as Jinnamnu when it was constructed in 1790 but renamed five years later under King Jeongjo's orders. Most of the palace, with the notable exception of Nangnamheon, was destroyed under the Japanese colonial period. Restoration work began in 1996 and the palace opened to the public in October 2003. There is a three-storey tourist information centre and exhibition hall and 3D theatre outside the front entrance of Haenggung. It is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The main structures within the palace are listed as follows. Sinpungnu (신풍루) Sinpung means new home town, indicating that the main gate of Haenggung was named to reflect King Jeongjo's affection for Suwon. Gyeongnyonggwan (경룡관) This is the entrance to Jangnakdang, and means great dragon representing an empire. Bongnaedang (복내당) These were the main quarters of Haenggung, so the yusu families resided here most of the time. Nangnamheon (낙남헌) The state examinations and banquet for the poor (on the occasion of Lady Hong's 61st birthday) were held here. Yuyeotaek (유여택) King Jeongjo used this building to speak with his subjects. Bongsudang (봉수당) This building was used to celebrate the 61st birthday of Lady Hong. Jangnakdang (장낙당) This was King Jeongjo's bedroom in Haenggung. He prayed to Lady Hong for longevity here. Deukjungjeong (득중정) This was where King Jeongjo practised archery. The name implies that the king hit the bull's eye on every occasion. Noraedang (노래당) This structure was built as the king dreamt of abdicating the throne and retiring to Suwon in old age. Oejeongniso (외정리소) Events were held here to celebrate the arrival of the kings. Jwaikmun (좌익문 左翊門) This is the gate between the first two courtyards after entering