Seoul Jeongneung Royal Tomb, South Korea

Feb 13, 2022 | Historical Site, Neighborhood, South Korea - Seoul Area

Jeongneung is the royal tomb of Queen Sindeok. She was the second wife of King Taejo, the founder of the Joseon Dynasty.

Jeongneung Royal Tomb: 136-100 116, Arirang-ro 19-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Although it is a simple tomb without many of the stone figures traditionally placed before a royal tomb, it has historical interest as it has faithfully kept the style of an early Joseon period tomb.

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Information on the tomb

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The map of the area

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The tomb was on the hill and was not accessible to tourists.

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Small houses for the tomb guardians

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On the other side

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The front yard

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Near the entrance to this place is the house used by the people who took care of the tomb. It is built for tourists and is not being used.

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Out from the housing complex

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Right out of the tomb entrance are these apartment buildings. The tomb is in the mountain, so it is downhill from here to the city street.

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The whole mountainside is redeveloped with many apartments.

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Going up this hillside street

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At the top of the hill is this elementary school.

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Walking down as the city buildings come into view.

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Reached the city level from the mountain hillside.

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