Published Date : Sep 01, 2017 / Edited Date : May 28, 2024
A place where visitors can follow in the footsteps of Joseon royalty and historical figures of the Joseon Dynasty.
This walking tour takes visitors starts at Seonjeongneung (the name of Seolleung and Jeongneung combined), a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Historic Site No. 199. Seonjeongneung refers to the royal tombs of King Seongjong (the 9th king of the Joseon Dynasty), Queen Jeonghyeon (the second wife of King Seongjong) and King Jungjong (a son of the two).
Walking Tour Details
Route
Seolleung
Jeongneung
Length of tour
2~3 hours
Meeting Place
Ticket booth at Seonjeongneung
Course Tip
Experience programs offered by museums are not included in the walking tour. Participation in experience programs must be done individually once the tour is over.
This royal tomb of the Joseon Dynasty is where King Seongjong, the 9th king of the Joseon Dynasty, and his second wife, Queen Jeonghyeon, are buried. King Seongjong is admired as the ruler who established the administrative and legal systems for the dynasty. The tomb consists of two mounds built on two different hills but contained in a single sanctuary. The tomb of King Seongjong was built in 1495 on the west side of Seolleung, and the tomb of Queen Jeonghyeon was built in 1530 on the east side of Seolleung. Closed : Mondays Phone : 02-568-1291 Website : http://seonjeong.cha.go.kr
Jeongneung
This royal tomb of the Joseon Dynasty is where King Jungjong, the 11th king of the Joseon Dynasty, is buried. King Jungjong is known for his launch of a large-scale reformation of the government with the help of Jo Gwang-jo and other Sarim scholars. His ambition was, however, thwarted by fierce opposition from the conservative political faction that led to the Literati Purge of 1519 (Gimyo Sahwa). It was originally built in Wondang, Goyang-gun, Gyeonggi-do in 1544, but was moved from its original site to its current location in 1562 by Queen Munjeong (the second wife of King Jungjong). It is a single-mound tomb where the king is buried alone.
Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty
Registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2009, the Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty refers to the 40 tombs of members of the Korean Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) scattered in over 18 locations across South Korea. They were built to honour and respect the ancestors and their achievements, and assert their royal authority. Most of the royal tombs consist of three main sections: an entry way marked by a Hongsalmun (Gate) for people to worship; an area for ancestral rites that features a Jeongjagak (Shrine); and a sacred ground, which is the center of the royal tomb. Most of the royal tombs also each have a Bigak, a burial mound protected by a Byeongpungseok (stone screen), stone railings and various stone guardians and monuments.The unique architectural features of the tombs are based on the Confucian and Pungsu (or Feng Shui) philosophies as well as the traditional memorial ceremonies, which have been preserved even to this day.
본 코스는 보행약자(거동이 불편한 고령자, 장애인, 유모차 이용자 등)를 위한 코스입니다.
보호자를 동반하지 않을 시 이용이 불가능 합니다.※ 보행약자 1명당 보호자 최소 1인 이상 동반 ※ 전동보장구(전동휠체어, 전동스쿠터 등) 사용자의 경우 보호자 1인당 보행약자 최대 4인까지 동반 가능
희망하시는 날짜 및 코스에 활동가능한 해설사가 없는 경우 예약은 취소될 수 있습니다.
예약확인을 위해 도보관광 사무국(02-6925-0777)에서 확인 연락이 진행됩니다.(최소 5일~한달 전)3회 이상 전화통화가 이뤄지지 않을 시 예약이 취소될 수 있습니다.
해설 진행 시 발생하는 안전사고에 대해서 도보관광 사무국과 서울문화관광해설사는 책임을 지지 않습니다.
미세먼지 비상저감조치 발령 및 기타 기상악화(폭염, 태풍, 폭우 등)로 인해 도보관광 운영이 어려운 경우 모든 예약은 일괄 취소됩니다. (관광일 전날 기준)
Reservations must be made at least three days prior to the tour date.
Additional reservations, one or two days before the tour starts, are only allowed for the tour that is already fixed.
In the case of group tour, more than 10people, please contact us by e-mail.
Reservations for the following month are available from the 15th of the current month.
Please refrain from participating in any tour programs should you be experiencing any symptoms, including fever, coughing, congestion, muscle pain, stuffy nose, and/or sore throat.
Reservations for tourists 14 years & under without an accompanying adult or guardian shall be canceled on site.
All reservations will be canceled in the event of a weather warning being issued. (e.g. heatwave, typhoon, heavy rain, fine dust, etc.) (Cancellation will be processed immediately upon implementation)
※ Please always check the weather warning on the day of the reservation on the site below.
(https://www.accuweather.com/en/kr/seoul/226081/weather-forecast/226081)
The Seoul Guided Walking Tour administration office and tour guide affiliates are not responsible for any accidents that happen to occur during the tour program.
Reservation shall be made at least 1 week before the tour day.
The course is for tourists with mobility problems (Senior, people with disability, stroller user).
You may not use the course without an assistant (or companion) ※ At least one assistant shall accompany a tourist with mobility problem ※ In case of electric assisting device users (electric wheelchair, electric scooter users), one assistant may accompany up to 4 tourists with mobility problem
Reservation may be canceled when a guide is unavailable on the desired date and course.
Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office (02-6925-0777) will contact you to confirm reservation. (At least 5 days~1 month before tour day) Reservation may be canceled when Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office cannot reach you for more than 3 times.
Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office and Seoul culture and tourism guide are not liable for the safety accidents during the Seoul Guided Walking Tour.
All reservations will be canceled in the event of a weather warning being issued. (e.g. heatwave, typhoon, heavy rain, fine dust, etc.) (Cancellation will be processed immediately upon implementation)
※ Please always check the weather warning on the day of the reservation on the site below.
(https://www.accuweather.com/en/kr/seoul/226081/weather-forecast/226081)
