Hwaseong Yungneung and Geolleung Royal Tombs (화성 융릉과 건릉)

– Tel
+82-31-222-0142

Yungneung and Geolleung Royal Tombs refer to a pair of royal tombs. The complex also contains the History Center. Yungneung houses the remains of King Jangjo (1735-1762; also known as Crown Prince Sado) and Queen Heongyeong (1735-1816; Lady Hyegyeong of the Pungsan Hong clan), while Geolleung houses the remains of King Jeongjo (1752-1800), King Jangjo’s son, and Queen Hyoui (1753-1821). King Jeongjo is said to have expressed his wish to be buried here to stay close to his father.

– Address : 21, Hyohaeng-ro 481beon-gil, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do

※ Presentation Information
– Experience Guide
Royal tombs guided tour

– Information and Guides
+82-31-222-0142

– Parking
Available

– Day Off
Mondays

– Operating Hours
– February-May, September-October 09:00-18:00
– June-August 09:00-18:30
– November-January 09:00-17:30

– Available Facilities
History Center

– Restrooms
Available

– Parking Fees
Free

– 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), 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 within 3 months

Monthly pass: 10,000 won

* Visitors may enter freely within operating hours

* Valid for 1 month

– Reservation Info. for Foreigners
Available (English, Japanese)

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Hwaseong Yongjusa Temple (용주사(화성))

View detailed guide on Korea Trip Guide →

– Homepage
www.yongjoosa.or.kr

– Tel
+82-31-234-0040

Yongjusa Temple is located near Yungneung and Geolleung Royal Tombs. This site was originally the location of Garyangsa Temple, which was constructed in 854, during the 16th year of King Munseong of the Silla Kingdom. The temple was very famous as it was surrounded by beautiful mountains and crystal clear waters. However, the temple was destroyed by fire during the Manchu War of 1636.

During the Joseon dynasty, King Jeongjo moved the tomb of his father to this spot, and built Yongjusa Temple here to pray for the repose of his father’s soul. It is said that one night before the temple was completed, King Jeongjo dreamt of a dragon ascending to the sky holding a magic ball in its mouth. He therefore named the temple “Yongjusa,” which means the temple of a dragon with a magic ball in Korean.

The courtyard of the temple contains the Bronze Bell of Yongjusa Temple, a National Treasure; a stone pagoda; Daeungbojeon (the main hall); and Cheonboru Pavilion. Visitors to Yongjusa Temple can also find the “Bumoeunjunggyeong” books, which were written by King Jeongjo on the subject of filial affection and respect for one’s parents. These days, Yongjusa Temple and the Yungneung and Geolleung Royal Tombs are highly valued for their cultural heritage.

⊙ Himart – Bongdam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 봉담점)

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⊙ Hwaseong SODA Art Museum (소다미술관)

– Homepage
https://museumsoda.org/

https://www.instagram.com/sodamuseum/

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As the first municipal art museum in Hwaseong, a large sauna building that had been abandoned for a long time after closing was renovated into an art museum. It was featured in the drama as a place where Choi Ung’s exhibition was held. Although the scale is not large, the space composition is efficient, including an outdoor gallery, an exhibition hall, a rooftop exhibition hall, a café, and a souvenir shop. It is convenient to purchase a combo ticket that combines exhibition viewing and drinks.

⊙ E-Mart – Hwaseong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 화성봉담)

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Hwaseong Yungneung and Geolleung Royal Tombs (화성 융릉과 건릉)