Gongju Tomb of King Muryeong and Royal Tombs [UNESCO World Heritage] (공주 무령왕릉과 왕릉원[유네스코 세계유산])
Chungnam · 37 Wangneung-ro, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do
March-October 09:00-18:00 / November-February 09:00-17:00* Last admission is 30 minutes before closing
37 Wangneung-ro, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do
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Overview
The Songsan-ri Tombs and Royal Tomb of King Muryeong (r. 501-523) contain representative relics of the Baekje period (234-678). The Songsan-ri Tombs contain the graves of kings from the period when Baekje's capital was Gongju, and it is believed to contain 17 such graves. Only seven graves have been discovered so far. There are two types of tomb designs: traditional Baekje-style rock and earth fortification tomb and Chinese-influenced rock tomb. The tombs number one to five were made using the traditional Baekje-style design while tomb number six and the Royal Tomb of King Muryeong were made using the Chinese-influenced design. Even though many artifacts were stolen from the tombs, the tombs serve as an important evidence of Baekje culture and the foreign exchanges from during that period.
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How to Get There
Info: +82-41-856-3151
Best Time to Visit
South Korea has four distinct seasons. Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are generally the best times to visit for comfortable weather and scenic beauty. Summer (June–August) can be hot and humid, while winter (December–February) brings cold temperatures.
