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[Seoul] Taereung and Gangneung Royal Tombs [UNESCO World Heritage] (서울 태릉과 강릉 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

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Taereung and Gangneung Royal Tombs [UNESCO World Heritage] (서울 태릉과 강릉 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Taereung and Gangneung Royal Tombs [UNESCO World Heritage] (서울 태릉과 강릉 [유네스코 세계문화유산])’.

💡 Overview

Designated as a Historic Site, Taereung & Gangneung Royal Tombs is comprised of two tombs. Taereung Royal Tomb houses the burial mound of Queen Munjeong who was the second queen of King Jungjong, the 11th King of the Joseon dynasty, and Gangneung Royal Tomb houses the burial mounds of King Myeongjong, the 13th King of Joseon dynasty, and Queen Insun. King Myeongjong ascended the throne after his elder brother, King Injong, when he was twelve years old at Geunjeongjeon Hall in Gyeongbokgung Palace in 1545. The king’s mother, Queen Munjeong ruled behind the scenes, acting as guardian for eight years.

📋 Detailed Information

📍 Address 681, Hwarang-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul (Zipcode: 01794)
📞 Phone +82-2-972-0370
🌐 Website royaltombs.cha.go.kr
Operating Hours Feb-May & Sep-Oct 09:00-18:00 / Jun-Aug 09:00-18:30 / Nov-Jan 09:00-17:30 * Last ticketing is 1 hour before closing. * Gangneung Royal Tomb access restricted.
Day Off Mondays
Parking Available
Inquiries and Information • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-972-0370

📝 Additional Information

[Available Facilities]
Drinking fountain, benches, traditional items and drink store

[Restrooms]
Available

[Parking Fees]
Free

[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 / 11:30-13:30 / 30,000 won), Lunchtime package (10 times / 11:30-13:30 / 3,000 won), 1 month package (10,000 won)

[Interpretation Services Offered]
Unavailable

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Taereung and Gangneung Royal Tombs [UNESCO World Heritage] (서울 태릉과 강릉 [유네스코 세계문화유산])Taereung and Gangneung Royal Tombs [UNESCO World Heritage] (서울 태릉과 강릉 [유네스코 세계문화유산])Taereung and Gangneung Royal Tombs [UNESCO World Heritage] (서울 태릉과 강릉 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

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