Collection Royal Tombs and Ancient Graves 2026.08.18

The Royal Choice That Changed the Fate of the Family: Joseon Royal Tombs

Understanding the Relationship Between King and Queen, the Arrangement of Tombs, and the Forest Paths

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The Joseon Royal Tombs are the burial places of kings and queens, serving as historical records of succession, marriage, and political restoration left in the space. Even within the same royal tomb, the arrangement varies, such as in the joint tombs where several royals are buried together or the separate hills like Dongwon-i-gangneung. This list is organized around the actual royal tombs in Seoul and Gyeonggi Province, allowing for a reading of family relationships and tomb arrangements together.

Before being a walking park, the royal tombs are national heritage sites where rituals are still conducted. Please refrain from getting too close to the tombs and stone figures, and avoid prohibited forest paths; instead, check which areas are controlled due to rituals or preservation efforts. Given the extensive area of the tombs, the walking distance from the entrance to the tomb may be quite long, so it's a good idea to keep track of visiting hours, wear comfortable shoes, and prepare water and seasonal bug repellent.

Guri Donggureung

Guri Donggureung is a place to explore how family history, including marriage, succession, posthumous honors, and restoration, is reflected in the formation and arrangement of tombs. This is the largest royal tomb complex where numerous kings and queens' tombs are gathered in one forest, making it a great place to compare the royal lineage and changes in burial practices. To understand the site, check the paths for general viewing areas and accessible tombs, as they may vary by season. The tombs and burial sites serve as historical relics as well as spaces for remembrance, so please avoid touching the mounds, stone figures, and murals, and do not cross the restricted access lines. If the subjects of the tombs and their dates are under study, it's advisable to distinguish between tradition and academic estimates, and double-check operational hours, public access, and photography regulations with the management agency before your visit.

소재지 경기 구리시 동구릉로 197 시대·문명 조선 주요 의미 여러 왕과 왕비의 능이 한 숲에 모여 있어 왕조의 계보와 능제 변화를 함께 비교하기 좋은 최대 규모의 왕릉군입니다. 관람 전 확인 일반 관람 가능 구역과 공개 능침은 시기별로 다를 수 있으므로 관람 동선을 확인 접근 안내 일반 관람 가능 여부와 공개 범위를 관리기관에서 확인 관람 예절 봉분과 석물에 올라가거나 손대지 않고 출입 제한·촬영 규정 준수

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Namyangju Gwangneung

Namyangju Gwangneung is a place to explore how family history, including marriage, succession, posthumous honors, and restoration, is reflected in the formation and arrangement of tombs. It features the tombs of King Sejo and Queen Jeonghui, allowing for an examination of the form of Dongwon-i-gangneung with separate mounds on different hills and the historical context of the surrounding forest. To understand the site, you need to check the paths for protecting Gwangneung Forest and separately confirm reservations for the adjacent arboretum. The tombs and burial sites serve as historical relics as well as spaces for remembrance, so please avoid touching the mounds, stone figures, and murals, and do not cross the restricted access lines. If the subjects of the tombs and their dates are under study, it's advisable to distinguish between tradition and academic estimates, and double-check operational hours, public access, and photography regulations with the management agency before your visit.

소재지 경기 남양주시 진접읍 광릉수목원로 354 시대·문명 조선 주요 의미 세조와 정희왕후의 능으로, 봉분을 서로 다른 언덕에 둔 동원이강릉 형식과 주변 숲의 역사성을 살펴볼 수 있습니다. 관람 전 확인 광릉숲 보호를 위한 출입 동선과 인접 수목원 예약을 별도로 확인 접근 안내 일반 관람 가능 여부와 공개 범위를 관리기관에서 확인 관람 예절 봉분과 석물에 올라가거나 손대지 않고 출입 제한·촬영 규정 준수

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Namyangju Hongneung and Yureung

Namyangju Hongneung and Yureung is a place to explore how family history, including marriage, succession, posthumous honors, and restoration, is reflected in the formation and arrangement of tombs. These include Hongneung for King Gojong and Empress Myeongseong, and Yureung for Emperor Sunjong, Empress Sunmyeong, and Empress Sunjeong, providing a comparison of the changes in burial practices during the Great Korean Empire. To understand the site, check the viewing sections for each royal tomb and the operating hours of the historical cultural center. The tombs and burial sites serve as historical relics as well as spaces for remembrance, so please avoid touching the mounds, stone figures, and murals, and do not cross the restricted access lines. If the subjects of the tombs and their dates are under study, it's advisable to distinguish between tradition and academic estimates, and double-check operational hours, public access, and photography regulations with the management agency before your visit.

소재지 경기 남양주시 홍유릉로 352-1 시대·문명 대한제국 주요 의미 고종·명성황후의 홍릉과 순종·순명효황후·순정효황후의 유릉이 있어 대한제국식 능제 변화를 비교할 수 있습니다. 관람 전 확인 왕릉별 관람 구간과 역사문화관 운영시간을 확인 접근 안내 일반 관람 가능 여부와 공개 범위를 관리기관에서 확인 관람 예절 봉분과 석물에 올라가거나 손대지 않고 출입 제한·촬영 규정 준수

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Namyangju Sarung

Namyangju Sareng

Namyangju Sareng is a place to explore how family history, including marriage, succession, posthumous honors, and restoration, is reflected in the formation and arrangement of tombs. This tomb belongs to Queen Jeongsun, the wife of King Danjong, prompting reflections on how the process of usurpation and restoration is intertwined in a person's life and the naming of the tomb. To understand the site, you need to check the visiting hours for the smaller tomb area and public transportation schedules. The tombs and burial sites serve as historical relics as well as spaces for remembrance, so please avoid touching the mounds, stone figures, and murals, and do not cross the restricted access lines. If the subjects of the tombs and their dates are under study, it's advisable to distinguish between tradition and academic estimates, and double-check operational hours, public access, and photography regulations with the management agency before your visit.

소재지 경기 남양주시 진건읍 사릉로 180 시대·문명 조선 주요 의미 단종의 비 정순왕후의 능으로, 왕위 찬탈과 복권 과정이 한 인물의 생애와 능호에 어떻게 이어졌는지 생각하게 합니다. 관람 전 확인 소규모 능역의 관람시간과 대중교통 배차를 확인 접근 안내 일반 관람 가능 여부와 공개 범위를 관리기관에서 확인 관람 예절 봉분과 석물에 올라가거나 손대지 않고 출입 제한·촬영 규정 준수

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Seoul Taereung and Gangneung

Seoul Taereung and Gangneung is a place to explore how family history, including marriage, succession, posthumous honors, and restoration, is reflected in the formation and arrangement of tombs. The tomb of Queen Munjeong is at Taereung, while King Myeongjong and Queen Insun's tomb is at Gangneung, allowing for a reading of the royal mother-son relationship and the political history of the 16th century in one space. To understand the site, check that the open sections of Taereung and Gangneung may differ, so confirm accessible areas on the day of your visit. The tombs and burial sites serve as historical relics as well as spaces for remembrance, so please avoid touching the mounds, stone figures, and murals, and do not cross the restricted access lines. If the subjects of the tombs and their dates are under study, it's advisable to distinguish between tradition and academic estimates, and double-check operational hours, public access, and photography regulations with the management agency before your visit.

소재지 서울 노원구 화랑로 681 시대·문명 조선 주요 의미 문정왕후의 태릉과 명종·인순왕후의 강릉이 이어져 왕실 모자 관계와 16세기 정치사를 한 공간에서 읽을 수 있습니다. 관람 전 확인 태릉과 강릉의 개방 구간이 서로 다를 수 있어 당일 관람 가능 범위를 확인 접근 안내 일반 관람 가능 여부와 공개 범위를 관리기관에서 확인 관람 예절 봉분과 석물에 올라가거나 손대지 않고 출입 제한·촬영 규정 준수

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Seoul Seolleung and Jeongneung

Seoul Seolleung and Jeongneung is a place to explore how family history, including marriage, succession, posthumous honors, and restoration, is reflected in the formation and arrangement of tombs. The tombs of King Seongjong and Queen Jeonghyeon are in Seolleung, while that of King Jungjong is in Jeongneung, located in the heart of the city, where the royal family history and urban changes overlap. To understand the site, distinguish between the urban walking paths and the viewing areas for the tombs, and check for any closure days. The tombs and burial sites serve as historical relics as well as spaces for remembrance, so please avoid touching the mounds, stone figures, and murals, and do not cross the restricted access lines. If the subjects of the tombs and their dates are under study, it's advisable to distinguish between tradition and academic estimates, and double-check operational hours, public access, and photography regulations with the management agency before your visit.

소재지 서울 강남구 선릉로100길 1 시대·문명 조선 주요 의미 성종·정현왕후의 선릉과 중종의 정릉이 도심 한가운데 남아 있어 왕실 가족사와 도시 변화가 겹쳐 보이는 유적입니다. 관람 전 확인 도심 산책로와 능침 관람 구역을 구분하고 휴관일을 확인 접근 안내 일반 관람 가능 여부와 공개 범위를 관리기관에서 확인 관람 예절 봉분과 석물에 올라가거나 손대지 않고 출입 제한·촬영 규정 준수

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Seoul Heonreung and Inreung

Seoul Heonreung and Inneung

Seoul Heonreung and Inneung is a place to explore how family history, including marriage, succession, posthumous honors, and restoration, is reflected in the formation and arrangement of tombs. Heonreung belongs to King Taejong and Queen Won-gyeong, while Inneung is for King Sunjo and Queen Sunwon, allowing for a comparison of the burial practices from the early to the late Joseon period at one site. To understand the site, check the walking distance on forest paths, restricted access areas, and seasonal closing times. The tombs and burial sites serve as historical relics as well as spaces for remembrance, so please avoid touching the mounds, stone figures, and murals, and do not cross the restricted access lines. If the subjects of the tombs and their dates are under study, it's advisable to distinguish between tradition and academic estimates, and double-check operational hours, public access, and photography regulations with the management agency before your visit.

소재지 서울 서초구 헌인릉길 36-10 시대·문명 조선 주요 의미 태종·원경왕후의 헌릉과 순조·순원왕후의 인릉이 함께 있어 조선 전기와 후기 능제를 한자리에서 비교할 수 있습니다. 관람 전 확인 숲길 보행 거리와 공개 제한 구간, 계절별 입장 종료시간을 확인 접근 안내 일반 관람 가능 여부와 공개 범위를 관리기관에서 확인 관람 예절 봉분과 석물에 올라가거나 손대지 않고 출입 제한·촬영 규정 준수

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Goyang Seooreung

Goyang Seooreung is a place to explore how family history, including marriage, succession, posthumous honors, and restoration, is reflected in the formation and arrangement of tombs. This site gathers not only kings and queens but also the burial places of crown princes and concubines, allowing us to read the hierarchy and complex succession relationships of the royal family through spatial arrangement. To understand the site, confirm the differences between the tombs, mounds, and graves on the guide map and consider the walking time through the expansive forest paths. The tombs and burial sites serve as historical relics as well as spaces for remembrance, so please avoid touching the mounds, stone figures, and murals, and do not cross the restricted access lines. If the subjects of the tombs and their dates are under study, it's advisable to distinguish between tradition and academic estimates, and double-check operational hours, public access, and photography regulations with the management agency before your visit.

소재지 경기 고양시 덕양구 서오릉로 334-32 시대·문명 조선 주요 의미 왕과 왕비뿐 아니라 왕세자·후궁의 묘역까지 모여 있어 왕실의 위계와 복잡한 계승 관계를 공간 배치로 읽을 수 있습니다. 관람 전 확인 능·원·묘의 차이를 안내도에서 확인하고 넓은 숲길 보행 시간을 고려 접근 안내 일반 관람 가능 여부와 공개 범위를 관리기관에서 확인 관람 예절 봉분과 석물에 올라가거나 손대지 않고 출입 제한·촬영 규정 준수

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When exploring the Joseon Royal Tombs, rather than just memorizing the names of the kings, pay attention to who was buried alongside them and why they are located here; this will make the stories clearer. First, familiarize yourself with the basic structure connecting Geumcheon Bridge at the entrance, the ritual space at Jeongjagak, and the tomb area before comparing the differences between locations. Utilizing historical cultural centers or guided programs will help you understand the complex royal relationships more easily.

Even though the forest paths are beautiful, the essence of the royal tombs lies in preservation and commemoration. Regulations regarding pets, bicycles, and food vary across different tombs, so please check the rules in advance and refrain from touching the stone figures or the mounds. Operational hours and public access may change based on the season and preservation work. Instead of rushing between multiple tombs in a day, it's better to take your time exploring the differences between the tomb, mound, and grave at a single location.

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Guri Donggureung

경기 구리시 동구릉로 197 · 조선 · 여러 왕과 왕비의 능이 한 숲에 모여 있어 왕조의 계보와 능제 변화를 함께 비교하기 좋은 최대 규모의 왕릉군입니다. · 일반 관람 가능 구역과 공개 능침은 시기별로 다를 수 있으므로 관람 동선을 확인 · 일반 관람 가능 여부와 공개 범위를 관리기관에서 확인 · 봉분과 석물에 올라가거나 손대지 않고 출입 제한·촬영 규정 준수

Namyangju Gwangneung

경기 남양주시 진접읍 광릉수목원로 354 · 조선 · 세조와 정희왕후의 능으로, 봉분을 서로 다른 언덕에 둔 동원이강릉 형식과 주변 숲의 역사성을 살펴볼 수 있습니다. · 광릉숲 보호를 위한 출입 동선과 인접 수목원 예약을 별도로 확인 · 일반 관람 가능 여부와 공개 범위를 관리기관에서 확인 · 봉분과 석물에 올라가거나 손대지 않고 출입 제한·촬영 규정 준수

Namyangju Hongneung and Yureung

경기 남양주시 홍유릉로 352-1 · 대한제국 · 고종·명성황후의 홍릉과 순종·순명효황후·순정효황후의 유릉이 있어 대한제국식 능제 변화를 비교할 수 있습니다. · 왕릉별 관람 구간과 역사문화관 운영시간을 확인 · 일반 관람 가능 여부와 공개 범위를 관리기관에서 확인 · 봉분과 석물에 올라가거나 손대지 않고 출입 제한·촬영 규정 준수

Namyangju Sarung

경기 남양주시 진건읍 사릉로 180 · 조선 · 단종의 비 정순왕후의 능으로, 왕위 찬탈과 복권 과정이 한 인물의 생애와 능호에 어떻게 이어졌는지 생각하게 합니다. · 소규모 능역의 관람시간과 대중교통 배차를 확인 · 일반 관람 가능 여부와 공개 범위를 관리기관에서 확인 · 봉분과 석물에 올라가거나 손대지 않고 출입 제한·촬영 규정 준수

Seoul Taereung and Gangneung

서울 노원구 화랑로 681 · 조선 · 문정왕후의 태릉과 명종·인순왕후의 강릉이 이어져 왕실 모자 관계와 16세기 정치사를 한 공간에서 읽을 수 있습니다. · 태릉과 강릉의 개방 구간이 서로 다를 수 있어 당일 관람 가능 범위를 확인 · 일반 관람 가능 여부와 공개 범위를 관리기관에서 확인 · 봉분과 석물에 올라가거나 손대지 않고 출입 제한·촬영 규정 준수

Seoul Seolleung and Jeongneung