Heoninneung Royal Tomb in Seoul

Address of Heoninneung Royal Tomb in Seoul: San 13-1, Naegok-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Local Transportation at Heoninneung Royal Tomb in Seoul: From exit 7 of Yangjae station (Seoul Subway Line 3), take Heoninneung Royal Tomb bound bus No. 4421, 4422, or 4423. Get off at Heoninneung Royal Tomb and walk 10 min.

Administration Office at Heoninneung Royal Tomb in Seoul: Phone no.:+82-2-445-0347 (Kor)

Opening hours at Heoninneung Royal Tomb in Seoul: 9:00-18:30 (Mar-Oct) / 9:00-17:30 (Nov-Feb)

Heoninneung Royal Tomb in Seoul closed on: Every Monday

Admission fee at Heoninneung Royal Tomb in Seoul: Age 25-64- 500 won, 400 won, 500 won; Age 19-24- 300 won, 200 won, 300 won / Age 7-24. Groups are more than 30 persons. Tickets are sold until 1 hour prior to the closing time.

Parking at Heoninneung Royal Tomb in Seoul: Free

Features of Heoninneung Royal Tomb in Seoul

Mt. Daemosan behind Heoninneung Royal Tomb in Seoul was originally called 'Halmisan' (meaning grandmother in Korean) since it resembles the shape of an old lady. Mt. Daemosan embraces Heoninneung Royal Tomb in Seoul, guarding the royal tomb. The features of the tomb include:

  -   It houses the mounds for two kings of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910): King Taejong (1401-1418) and King Sunjo (1800-1834).

  -   It possesses numerous stone statues and vestiges and is a good place to experience the culture of the Joseon Dynasty.

  -   Upon entering the grounds, the striking red gate with the taegeuk (yin-yang) symbol appears to draw the line between this world and the one beyond.

  -   Passing the red gate leads to a sacrificial building where ancestral memorial services were performed.

  -   Behind the sacrificial building is the royal tomb. The royal tomb is surrounded by statues carved in the shape of animals such as tigers and sheep.

  -   On the eaves of the sacrificial building are animal sculptures called japsang that are believed to exorcise evil spirits.

  -   There is a pavilion next to the sacrificial building where the tombstone is situated.

  -   There is also a statue of a solemn military officer bearing a sword with his horse behind him. The stone sculptures are guardians of the dead king.