Donggureung Royal Tomb [UNESCO World Heritage] (구리 동구릉 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

Address 197 Donggureung-ro, Guri-si, Gyeonggi-do 경기도 구리시 동구릉로 197 (인창동) Type Monuments Inquiries • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-31-563-2909, +82-31-564-2909, +82-31-565-2909 Homepage www.jikimi.cha.go.kr (Korean, English)

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Introduction

Donggureung Tombs are located in a large forest area, and they are the resting place of Joseon's kings and queens. There are nine royal mausoleums and seventeen graves in total. The tombs are very large compared to other tombs in Korea, and the surrounding forest adds to the scenery. The nine royal mausoleums include the tomb of Joseon Dynasty’s founder King Taejo (1335-1408), which is called Geonwolleung (건원릉). All around the mausoleums are thick forests, and between the graves there are casual walking trails. An especially famous part of the Donggureung Tomb area is the historically significant field of purple eulalia reeds. The long reeds are said to have been transplanted from King Taejo’s hometown in the Hamheung region. The burial site carries 600 years of Joseon history with it.

Telephone

+82-31-563-2909, +82-31-564-2909, +82-31-565-2909

Fax

+82-31-569-3346

Current Status

Historic Site No. 193 (Designated on May 26, 1970)

Closed

Mondays

Operating Hours

February-May & September-October: 06:00-18:00 June-August: 06:00-18:30 November-January: 06:00-17:30 ※ Last admission: 1 hour before closing

Parking Facilities

100 parking spaces

Parking Fees

Small cars: 2,000 won Large vehicles: 5,000 won

Admission Fees

Adults (ages 19-64): Individual 1,000 won / Group (10 people or more): 800 won Children (ages 7-18): Individual 500 won / Group (10 people or more): 400 won * Free admission on the last Wednesday of every month. [Hourly / Lunch / Day Pass] Hourly Pass: Valid for 1 year Early Entry: 06:00-09:00 (Nov~Feb 06:30-09:00) / Lunch 11:30-14:30 (Admission time: 11:30-13:30) - Fee: 30,000 won Lunch Pass: Valid for 3 months (10 times) - Entry: 11:30-14:30 (Admission time: 11:30-13:30) - Fee: 3,000 won Day Pass: Valid for 1 month - Entry: Anytime during operating hours - Fee: 10,000 won

Facilities for the Handicapped

Wheelchair rental service, restrooms

Restrooms

Available

Baby Stroller Rentals

Not available

Pets

Not permitted (Seeing-eye dogs are the exception)

Directions

[Bus] Gangbyeon Station (Seoul Subway Line 2), Exit 4. Take bus 1 or 1-1 to Donggureung (동구릉). Gwangnaru Station (Seoul Subway Line 5), Exit 3. Take bus 1 or 1-1 to Donggureung (동구릉).

 

 

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