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Seoul » Seocho-gu » Heolleung / Illeung (a.k.a. Heonilleung) [UNESCO World Heritage] (서울 헌릉과 인릉 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

Heolleung / Illeung (a.k.a. Heonilleung) [UNESCO World Heritage] (서울 헌릉과 인릉 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

Heolleung / Illeung ...




Address

34, Heonilleung-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul 서울특별시 서초구 헌인릉길 34 (내곡동)



Type

Monuments



Inquiries

• 1330 tt call center: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-445-0347



Homepage

jikimi.cha.go.kr (Korean, English)

Introduction

Mt. Daemosan behind Heonilleung Royal Tomb was originally called ‘Halmisan’ (meaning grandmother in Korean) because it resembles the shape of an old lady. Mt. Daemosan embraces Heonilleung Royal Tomb, guarding the royal tomb.
Heonilleung Royal Tomb houses the mounds for two kings of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910): King Taejong (1401-1418) and King Sunjo (1800-1834). Heonilleung Royal Tomb 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. 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. The royal tomb is surrounded by statues carved in the shape of animals such as tigers and sheep. 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.

Current Status

Illeung - Historic Site No. 194 / UNESCO World Heritage

Closed

Closed on Mondays

Operating Hours

09:00-18:30 (Mar-Oct) / 9:00-17:30 (Nov-Feb)
※ Last admission is 1 hour before closing

Parking Facilities

Available (Free)

Admission Fees

Adults (ages over 19) - Individual 1,000 won / Group(more 10)800 won
Youths (ages 7~18) - Individual 500 won / Group(more 10) 400 won

Restrooms

Available

Baby Stroller Rentals

Available

Directions

From exit 7 of Yangjae station (Seoul Subway Line 3), transfer to the bus bound for Heonilleung Royal Tomb No. 407, 408, 440, 462, 471

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