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Yeongneung & Nyeongneung Royal Tombs [UNESCO World Heritage] (여주 영릉(세종·소헌왕후)과 영릉(효종·인선왕후) [유네스코 세계유산])

Introduction

The Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty are the only royal tombs in the world that remain largely intact from a single dynasty spanning more than 500 years, making them a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Yeongneung is the combined tomb of the 4th ruler of Joseon dynasty, King Sejong (1397-1450) who created the Korean alphabet, and his wife Queen Soheon. Nyeongneung is the royal tomb of the 17th ruler of the Joseon dynasty, King Hyojong (1619-1659, reigned 1649-1659), and of his wife Queen Inseon (1618-1674). The Wangneung Forest here boasts spectacular fall foliage.

Basic Information

Address 269-10 Yeongneung-ro, Sejongdaewang-myeon, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do (12642)
Website royal.khs.go.kr
Last Updated 2025/06/30
Hours February-May, September-October 09:00-18:00 / June-August 09:00-18:30 / November-January 09:00-17:30 (Last admission 1 hour before closing)
Closed Mondays
* If Monday falls on a public holiday, it will be closed on the following business day instead.
Information +82-31-885-3123
Parking Available

Additional Information

Admission Fees 500 won

400 won for group visitors (Group: 10 people or more)
Restrooms Available
Available Facilities Stroller & wheelchair rental, bicycle rack, rest area, benches, etc.
Parking Fees Free

Location