Hongneung and Yureung Royal Tombs [UNESCO World Heritage]
About
Hongneung and Yureung Royal Tombs is Historic Site No. 207. Hongneung Tomb is the resting place of Emperor Gojong and his wife Empress Myeongseong, while Yureung Tomb is the resting place of Emperor Sunjong, his first wife Empress Sunmyeonghyo, and his second wife, Empress Sunjeonghyo. Hongneung and Yureung look different from other royal tombs. When the name of the country changed from the Joseon dynasty to the Daehan Empire, the rulers of Korea were called emperors. Therefore, the tombs of the two emperors were modeled after the tomb of the Ming dynastyโs ruler, King Taizu (Zhu Yuanzhang). Surrounding Hongneung and Yureung are statues carved in the shape of animals such as giraffes, elephants, and lions, which canโt be seen at the other royal tombs of the Joseon dynasty. The stonework of Hongneung tomb was made in a traditional way, while the stonework of Yureung tomb shows a more realistic and advanced technique.
Location
352-1, Hongyureung-ro, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do (12238)
Operating Hours
February-May & September-October: 09:00-18:00 June-August: 09:00-18:30 November-January: 09:00-17:30 * Last ticketing is one hour before closing.
Rest Days
Mondays
Admission
Large vehicles 5,000 won / small & medium-sized vehicles 2,000 won / Individuals: Adults 1,000 won / Children 500 won Groups: Adults 800 won / Children 400 won * Adults (ages 19-64) / Children (ages 7-18) * Groups: 10 people or more * Free admission: Preschoolers (age 6 & younger), senior citizens (age 65 & older), on culture day (last Wednesday of the month), visitors wearing hanbok * Additional ticket package: Time package (1 year / 12:00-13:00 / 30,000 won), Lunch time package (10 times / 12:00-14:00 / 3,000 won), 1 month package (10,000 won)
Parking
Available (88 parking spaces / Large vehicles 7, small vehicles 81) 09:00-19:00
Inquiries
โข 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) โข For more info: +82-31-591-7043
Website
royaltombs.cha.go.krAvailable Facilities
Bike rack
Restrooms
Available
Parking Fees
Large vehicles 5,000 won / small & medium-sized vehicles 2,000 won
Admission Fees
Individuals: Adults 1,000 won / Children 500 won Groups: Adults 800 won / Children 400 won * Adults (ages 19-64) / Children (ages 7-18) * Groups: 10 people or more * Free admission: Preschoolers (age 6 & younger), senior citizens (age 65 & older), on culture day (last Wednesday of the month), visitors wearing hanbok * Additional ticket package: Time package (1 year / 12:00-13:00 / 30,000 won), Lunch time package (10 times / 12:00-14:00 / 3,000 won), 1 month package (10,000 won)
Interpretation Services Offered
Not available