Taereung and Gangneung Royal Tombs [UNESCO World Heritage] (서울 태릉과 강릉 [유네스코 세계문화유산])
681, Hwarang-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul
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Taereung and Gangneung Royal Tombs [UNESCO World Heritage] (서울 태릉과 강릉 [유네스코 세계문화유산]) is a attraction in 681, Hwarang-ro,. Designated as a Historic Site, Taereung & Gangneung Royal Tombs is comprised of two tombs. Use the address, map link, visitor details, and official links below before deciding whether it fits your Korea itinerary.
About Taereung and Gangneung Royal Tombs [UNESCO World Heritage] (서울 태릉과 강릉 [유네스코 세계문화유산])
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.
- Type
- Attraction
- Address
- 681, Hwarang-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul
- Postal code
- 01794
- Phone
- • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-972-0370
- Opening 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.
- Fees
- Confirm before visiting
- Parking
- Available
- Updated
- 2022-09-19
- Data last synced
- 2026-06-25
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Taereung and Gangneung Royal Tombs [UNESCO World Heritage] (서울 태릉과 강릉 [유네스코 세계문화유산]) FAQ
Where is Taereung and Gangneung Royal Tombs [UNESCO World Heritage] (서울 태릉과 강릉 [유네스코 세계문화유산]) located?
681, Hwarang-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul
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