Seonjeongneung Royal Tombs Audio Guide & Tour — Things to Do in Seoul, Korea

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It is a tranquil haven located in the heart of Seoul, standing in contrast to the forest of buildings in Gangnam. Here lies 'Seolleung', the tomb of the 9th King of Joseon, Seongjong, and his second wife, Queen Jeonghyeon, along with 'Jeongneung', the tomb of his son, the 11th King Jungjong. The royal burial mounds and beautiful forest paths, registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site, let you feel the breath of history in the city center.

Looking around the well-preserved Jaesil and Jeongjagak, forget your busy daily life for a moment and take a peaceful walk back to the Joseon era.

Stories you can hear here

7 stories · about 11 min

IntroAn Empty Joseon Royal Tomb Among the Skyscrapers26 sec
SpotTomb of King SeongjongKing Seongjong's Tomb Guarded by the Twelve Zodiac Animal Deitiesabout 2 min
SpotTomb of Queen JeonghyeonA Burial Mound Without Retaining Stones and a Twelve-Bay Stone Railingabout 2 min
SpotTomb of King JungjongKing Jungjong's Red Spiked Gate, Left All Aloneabout 2 min
StoryFlooded Tombs and a Queen Left Aloneabout 2 min