Uireung Royal Tomb [UNESCO World Heritage] 서울 의릉 [유네스코 세계문화유산]
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Uireung (의릉) is the royal tomb of King Gyeongjong (1688-1724, reign 1720-1724), the 20th ruler of the Joseon Dynasty, and his second wife, Queen Seonui (1705-1730).
King Gyeongjong was the first son of King Sukjong and Janghuibin, who was one of King Sukjong’s concubines. King Gyeongjong, who was born weak and anemic, died only four years after becoming king, without any great political achievements. As a results, queen Seonui became the crown princess in 1718 and queen in 1720 when King Gyeongjong ascended to the throne. She is known to have had a kind heart and prudent personality.
Uireung’s tombs differ from the other royal double tombs in that they are not placed side-by-side. Instead, according to geomantic theory, one tomb has been placed directly behind the other one. The arrangement also shows that when making tombs, Korean ancestors did their best to protect the natural environment.
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・Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
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・Parking Facilities : 80 parking spaces (Free)
・Closed : Every Monday
・Operating Hours : February-March, September-October 09:00-18:00
June-August 09:00-18:30
November-January 09:00-17:30
* Last admission is one hour before closing.
Admission Fees
Children (ages 7-19): Individual 500 won / Group (10 people or more): 400 won
* The following people can enter free of charge (appropriate ID required).
- Students under age 24
- People with a disability
- Infants (age 6 & under) and seniors (age 65 & over)
- Teachers and/or guides on educational trips
[Hourly / Lunch / Day Pass]
Hourly Pass : Valid for 1 year
Lunch: 11:30-13:30
- Fee: 30,000 won
Lunch Pass: Valid for 3 months (10 times)
- Entry : 11:30-13:30 (Admission Time: 11:30-13:30)
- Fee: 3,000 won
Day Pass: Valid for 1 month
- Entry : Anytime during the operating hours.
- Fee: 10,000 won
Facilities for the Handicapped
Access
[Bus]
Dolgoji Station (Seoul Subway Line 6), Exit 7.
- After exiting the station, walk to the nearby bus stop.
- Take bus 120, 147, 261 or 1222, or Walk for 15 mins.
- Get off at Uireung Entrance (의릉입구) 5 mins ride.
Or,
Sinimun Station (Seoul Subway Line 1), Exit 1.
- Walk straight ahead until you reach the major T-junction.
- Turn left and then take the next turn immediately on your right.
- Follow the road around until you reach the main gate of Uireung tomb.
146-20, Hwarang-ro 32-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
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