Gwangneung Royal Tomb [UNESCO World Heritage] (남양주 광릉(세조, 정희왕후) [유네스코 세계문화유산])

Gwangneung Royal Tomb [UNESCO World Heritage] (남양주 광릉(세조, 정희왕후) [유네스코 세계문화유산])

– Homepage
royaltombs.cha.go.kr

– Tel
+82-31-527-7105

Gwangneung, located in Namyangju in Gyeonggi-do is the royal tomb of King Sejo (1417-1468, reign 1455-1468) and Queen Jeonghui (1418-1483). The king and queen are enshrined separately. The tomb on the left is King Sejo’s and the one on the right is Queen Jeonhui’s with a pavilion standing between the two tombs. Requested by King Sejo on his will, the simple design of the tomb and the surrounding compare to the past tombs saved cost and manpower required to finish the work, which became the model for future royal tomb design. Gwangneung is surrounded by forests where an abundance of wild plants grow. It is famous for being the habitat of the Korean redheaded woodpecker (Natural Monument No. 11).

– Address : 354, Gwangneungsumogwon-ro, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

※ Presentation Information
– Information and Guides
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-31-527-7105

– Parking
Available

– Day Off
Mondays

– Operating Hours
November-January 09:00-17:30
February-May, September-October 09:00-18:00
June-August 09:00-18:30
* Last admission is 1 hour before closing.

– Restrooms
Available

– Available Facilities
Gwangneung Historical Museum, mineral spring, drinking fountain, benches, etc.

– 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 admission: Preschoolers (ages 6 & under) and senior citizens (ages 65 & over)

* ID must be presented at the ticket box.

[Other passes]

Hourly pass: 30,000 won

* Viewing hours 12:00-13:00

* Valid for 1 year

Lunch pass: 3,000 won

* Viewing hours12:00-14:00 (last admission is at 13:00)

* Limited to 10 times

Monthly pass: 10,000 won

* Visitors may enter freely within operating hours

* Valid for 1 month

[Free entry]

* All visitors on the last Wednesday of each month (Culture Day).

* Visitors wearing hanbok.

– Interpretation Services Offered
Unavailable

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Korea National Arboretum and Forest Museum (Gwangneung Forest) (국립수목원 (광릉숲))

– Homepage
kna.forest.go.kr

– Tel
+82-31-540-2000

The Korea National Arboretum (KNA) is situated in Gwangneung Experimental Forest and contains the Forest Museum where all the information on forestry is exhibited. The construction of the arboretum and museum took place on October 25, 1985 and opened on April 5, 1987. In order to preserve the forests, weekends and holiday entrance were restricted, reservations were required 5 days in advance, and no more than 5,000 visitors were accepted per day. As diverse plants are gaining recognition worldwide, the research department formed the Office of Forestry on May 24, 1999.

Korea National Arboretum covers an area of 1,157㏊ and contains 15 specialized forests, including Conifer Garden, the Garden of Ornamental Trees, and the Aroma and Touch Garden. The Forest Museum is the largest in Asia, covering 4628 sq.m² with a traditional Korean design, and the interior and exterior are both constructed of wood and stone. The arboretum facilities consist of 5 exhibition halls (Living Forest, Forest and Man, Forestry of the World, Forestry of Korea, Nature of Korea), a Herbarium, a Special Exhibition Room, and an Audio Visual Hall.