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.
Basic Information
Postal Code | 18345 |
Homepage | www.royaltombs.cha.go.kr |
Address | 21, Hyohaeng-ro 481beon-gil, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do |
Usage Information
Experience Guide | Royal tombs guided tour |
World Cultural Heritage | 1 |
Information & Inquiries | +82-31-222-0142 |
Parking Facilities | Available |
Closed Days | Mondays |
Operating Hours | - February-May, September-October 09:00-18:00 - June-August 09:00-18:30 - November-January 09:00-17:30 |
Detailed Description
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) |