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Dongguneung[Royal Tombs] |
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This site was first used in 1408 (8th year of King Taejong's rule) as burial grounds for the Joseon Dynasty's first king. Taejo Lee Seonggye. Since then, it has served as the royal burial grounds for 9 of the 32 tombs, tantamount to 17 generations of kings and queens of the Joseon Dynasty. It received its present name of Donggu-neung, meaning nine mounds, in 1855 (6th year of King Cheoljong) when Suneung became the 9th interment. Prior to this, it is written in the Wangjosillok, the recordings of events in the dynasty, that the cemetery was referred to as Dongo-neung or Dongchil-neung, which means five mounds or seven mounds or Joseon Dynasty demonstrates that the Donggu-neung is as excellent spot in terms of the theory of divination based on topography.
The Donggu-neung is a major cultural legacy that clearly exemplifies the changes in burial rituals and the customs of the 500-year Joseon Dynasty. Furthermore, it draws even more tourists with the luxuriant forests that cover the entire area and the creeks that cross the region. Many of Guri- si's cultural events and festivals are held on this very spot.
Hours open: Hours open: 09:00-17:30 (from November to February, until 16:30)
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Bus: From Cheongnyangri, Seoul, take city bus #202 and get off in front of Donggu-neung (runs between 05:30-23:30, takes approximately 30 minutes).
Car: Take the Seoul Suburban Circular Road and exit at Guri Interchange and enter Guri-si. Drive north towards Inchang-dong.
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| Travel Information |
- For Information: Control Office 82-31-563-2909
- Nearby Tourist Attractions
Mt.Suraksan 82-31-590-2067
Mt.Bulamsan 82-31-590-2067
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