Originally, it was Hyochangwon Garden in which there were the tombs of the Prince Munhyo who is the first son of King Jeongno, his mother Eubin Seongssi, Sugeu Pakssi who is the royal concubine of King Sunjo, Princess Yeongon who is the daughter of Sugeu Pakssi. During the control of Japanese Colonial Government, the tomb of the Prince Munhyo was moved into Seosamneung Tombs, located in Goyang, Gyeonggi-do, and the hyochangwon Garden was remaned Hyochang Park. After the Restoration of Independence, the tombs of the patriots involving Kim Koo, Yi Dongryeong, Cha Yiseok, Yi Bongchang, Yun Bonggil, Jo Eeonghwan, An Junggeun etc. who died for the national independence and the memorial service for them is held annually. This area has been preserved as a place for rest, relaxation and an educational site for Korean history. Basically no drinking or dog walking is allowed here.
