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Taereung and Gangneung Royal Tombs [UNESCO World Heritage] (서울 태릉과 강릉 [유네스코 세계문화유산])
Seoul · 681, Hwarang-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul
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.
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.
Address
681, Hwarang-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul
681, Hwarang-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul
Parking
Available
Available
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.
Location
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Info: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-972-0370
Best Time to Visit
South Korea has four distinct seasons. Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are the most popular times to visit. Summer brings humidity and occasional typhoons, while winter is cold but great for ski resorts and festivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Available
Mondays
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-972-0370
Photos
![Taereung and Gangneung Royal Tombs [UNESCO World Heritage] (서울 태릉과 강릉 [유네스코 세계문화유산])](http://tong.visitkorea.or.kr/cms/resource/38/1986038_image2_1.jpg)
![Taereung and Gangneung Royal Tombs [UNESCO World Heritage] (서울 태릉과 강릉 [유네스코 세계문화유산])](http://tong.visitkorea.or.kr/cms/resource/17/2658217_image2_1.jpg)
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