Irwon K-Culture

Gwangpyeong Grand Prince's Tomb

A Glimpse of Royal Dignity

20 Gwangpyeong-ro 31-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

02-459-4733

Introduction

Designated Seoul Tangible Cultural Heritage No. 48, the Jeonju Yi Clan Gwangpyeong Grand Prince Branch Tomb Complex sits on the northeastern foothills of Daemosan Mountain, spanning a total area of 413,300 square meters. The tomb of Grand Prince Gwangpyeong — King Sejong's fifth son — and his wife Lady Shin occupies the center, surrounded by over 700 graves including that of his only son, Prince Yeongsun, and Grand Prince Muan and his wife. Among royal descendant tomb complexes near Seoul, this one boasts the best-preserved original form. From Grand Prince Gwangpyeong's tomb, a sweeping panoramic view of the Palace Village unfolds. Visiting all the major tombs would take at least half a day; a lighter walking route through the ceremonial hall and shrine, circling back via Grand Prince Muan's tomb, is recommended.

Curation Details

Item	Description
Seoul Tangible Cultural Property No. 48	The tomb site of the Gwangpyeong Grand Prince branch of the Jeonju Yi clan, designated as Seoul Metropolitan Tangible Cultural Property No. 48.
Grand Prince Gwangpyeong, Fifth Son of Sejong	At the center lie the tombs of Grand Prince Gwangpyeong, the fifth son of King Sejong the Great, and his wife Lady Shin.
Royal Descendants' Cemetery of Around 700 Tombs	A clan cemetery holding about 700 tombs, including Prince Yeongsun and Grand Prince Muan and his wife.
Best-Preserved Royal-Descendant Tomb Site Near Seoul	One of the best-preserved royal-descendant tomb sites near Seoul, retaining its original form.
Sweeping View of Gung Village	From Grand Prince Gwangpyeong's tomb, a sweeping view of Gung Village unfolds at a single glance.