The Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty refers to the 40 tombs of members of the Korean Joseon Dynasty (1392–1910). These tombs are scattered in over 18 locations across South Korea. They were built to honour and respect the ancestors and their achievements, and assert their royal authority.The tombs have been registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2009.
Donggureung Tombs are located in a large forest area, and is the resting place of Joseon kings.
There are nine royal mausoleums and seventeen graves in total. The tomb is very large compared to other tombs in Korea, and because of the large forest, the surrounding scenery is very beautiful. The nine royal mausoleums include Joseon Dynasty’s founder King Taejo (1335-1408), which is called Geonwolleung (ê±´ì›ë¦‰). All over the mausoleums are thick forests, and between the graves there are trail walks, ideal for long leisurely walks. An especially famous part of the Donggureung Tomb area is the historically significant purple eulalia reeds growing there. The long reeds are said to have been transplanted from King Taejo’s hometown of Hamheung. It carries with it 600 years of Joseon History within it.
Admission Fees
Adults (ages of 25-64) 1,000 won / Group (10 people more more) 800 won
* Free admission on the last Wednesday of every month.
* Youth under 24 years old and senoir of age 65 and older can enter free upon ID checks.
* Hourly/Lunch hours only/Permanent member tickets are also available.
(Conditions are vary, please refer to the mangement office for more details.)
Getting There
[Subway Bus]
1) Gangbyeon Station (Seoul Subway Line 2), Exit 4.
Take bus 1 or 1-1 to Donggureung
2) Gwangnaru Station (Seoul Subway Line 5), Exit 3.
Take bus 1 or 1-1 to Donggureung
Address:
197, Donggureung-ro, Guri-si, Gyeonggi-do
GPS:
37.6239482, 127.13780350000002
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