Heonilleung Royal Tomb

Heonilleung, the royal tombs of King Taejong and King Sunjo in Seoul, Korea
Heonilleung, the royal tombs of King Taejong and King Sunjo in Seoul, Korea

Heonilleung Royal Tomb houses the tombs of King Taejong, the 3rd king of the Joseon dynasty, and King Sunjo, the 23rd king of the Joseon dynasty. Both tombs are located about 400 meters from each other at the foot of Mt. Daemosan.

Map of Heolleung Royal Tomb, Seoul, Korea
Map of Heolleung Royal Tomb

Heolleung Royal Tomb

Heolleung, the royal tomb of King Taejong and his consort, Heonilleung Royal Tomb, Seoul, Korea
Heolleung, the royal tomb of King Taejong and his consort

Heolleung Royal Tomb contains the remains of King Taejong and his consort, Queen Wongyeong.

Illeung Royal Tomb

Illeung, the royal tomb of King Sunjo and his consort, Heonilleung Royal Tomb, Seoul, Korea
Illeung, the royal tomb of King Sunjo and his consort

Illeung Royal Tomb contains the remains of King Sunjo and his consort, Queen Sunwon.

Heonilleung Royal Tomb Information

Hours

February-May: 9:00AM-6:00PM
June-August: 9:00AM-6:30PM
September-October: 9:00AM-6:00PM
November-January: 9:00AM-5:40PM
Closed on Mondays

Admission

Adults (19-64): 1,000 won
Youths (7-18): 500 won
Seniors (65+): Free
Childen (under 7): Free

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