Uireung Royal Tomb [UNESCO World Heritage] (서울 의릉(경종, 선의왕후) [유네스코 세계문화유산])

Explanation

Uireung is the royal tomb of King Gyeongjong (reign 1720-1724), the 20th ruler of the Joseon dynasty, and his second wife, Queen Seonui.

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 four years after becoming the king, without any great political achievements. Uireung 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. Another feature of Uireung Royal Tomb is the stone fence raised using twelve stone posts. Each post has a letter inscribed, representing one of the twelve sibijisin gods.

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+82-2-964-0579

Homepage

royaltombs.cha.go.kr

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World Heritage

Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
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Parking facilities : Available (80 parking spaces)

Day off : Mondays

Hours : February-May, 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.

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Admission Fees
[General admission]
Individuals: Adults 1,000 won / Children & Teenagers 500 won
Groups: Adults 800 won / Children & Teenagers 400 won

* Groups: 10 or more people
* Adults (ages 19-64) / Children & Teenagers (ages 7-18)
[Free entry]
* All visitors on the last Wednesday of each month (Culture Day).

Parking Fees
Free

Restrooms
Available

Available Facilities
Bike storage

Interpretation Services Offered
Not available

Location

146-20, Hwarang-ro 32-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

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