Hwaseong Yungneung and Geolleung Royal Tombs
화성 융릉(장조·헌경황후)과 건릉(정조·효의황후) [유네스코 세계유산]
Gyeonggi
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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.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization
Details
- Address
- 21, Hyohaeng-ro 481beon-gil, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do
- Website
- www.royaltombs.cha.go.kr
