Seolleung and Jeongneung Royal Tombs - UNESCO World Heritage Site in Gangnam
Seolleung is the tomb of King Seongjong, the 9th king of the Joseon dynasty, and the tomb of Queen Jeonghyeon Yun, and Jeongneung is the tomb of King Jungjong, the 11th king of the Joseon dynasty.
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Introduction
Seonjeongneung is a royal tomb from the Joseon Dynasty and is a cultural asset consisting of Seolleung, the tomb of the 9th king of the Joseon Dynasty, Seongjong, and his second wife, Queen Jeonghyeon, and Jeongneung, the tomb of the 11th king, Jungjong. This place, registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the middle of the city, is a place where you can feel the historical value along a quiet and quiet walking path, and also serves as a resting place in the city. Efforts are being made to maintain the natural state of the interior of the park to prevent artificial touches as much as possible.
Curation Details
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | Joseon royal tombs sitting in the middle of the city — a cultural heritage listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
| Seolleung (King Seongjong & Queen Jeonghyeon) | The tomb of King Seongjong, the 9th king of Joseon, and his second queen, Jeonghyeon. |
| Jeongneung (King Jungjong) | The tomb of King Jungjong, the 11th king of Joseon. |
| Naturally Preserved Walking Path | A serene walking path kept as close to its natural state as possible, with human intervention kept to a minimum. |
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Subway Line 2 Samseong Station or Line 9 Bongeunsa Station. Address: Seolleung Jeongneung Tomb, 1 Seolleung-ro 100-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.
Operating hours: Tue-Sun 06:00-21:00.
Various cultural experience programs are available. Please contact the venue for schedules and reservations.
English guidance is often available. Please call 02-568-1291 in advance to confirm.
Chrome Company Headquarters (2024 Beautiful Architecture Award), Woorisool Areumteo, Club K Seoul are nearby.
