Taereung / Gangneung (a.k.a, Taegangneung) [UNESCO World Heritage] (서 울 태릉과 강릉 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

Address

681, Hwarang-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul
서울특별시 노원구 화랑로 681 (공릉동)

Type

Monuments/ Historical Sites

Inquiries

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-972-0370

Homepage

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

Introduction

Designated as Historical Site No. 201, Taereung Gangneung is comprised of two tombs. Taereung Royal Tomb (태릉) houses the burial mound of Queen Munjeong who was the second queen of King Jungjong, the 11th King of the Joseon Dynasty, and Gangneung Royal Tomb (강릉) houses the burial mounds of King Myeongjong, the 13th King of Joseon Dynasty, and Queen Insunwanghu. King Myeongjong ascended the throne after his elder brother, King Injong when he was twelve years old at Geunjeongjeon Hall in Gyeongbokgung Palace in 1545. The king’s mother, Queen Munjeong ruled behind the scenes, acting as guardian for eight years. Taereung Royal Tomb has become a popular site after the TV show ‘Munjeong Wanghu’ was aired.



Nearby attractions include Taereung Pureun Dongsan, Korea Military Academy and others.



* Neungchim area around the burial mound

- Open hours: March-June, September-November / Every Saturday-Sunday: 10:00, 14:00

- Must be accompanied by staff

Telephone

+82-2-972-0370

Fax

+82-2-972-6301

Closed

Closed on Mondays

Duration

40 mins

Operating Hours

Summer season 09:00-18:30 / Winter season 09:00-17:30
※ Last admission is 1 hour before closing.

Parking Facilities

70 parking spaces

Admission Fees

[Korean citizen]

Adults (ages 25-64): Individual 1,000 won / Group (10 people or more): 800 won

[International visitors]

Adults (ages 19-64): Individual 1,000 won / Group (10 people or more): 800 won

Children (ages 7-19): Individual 500 won / Group (10 people or more): 400 won

* Following people can enter free of charge, only accountable with appropriate ID presented.

- Students under age 24

- The handicapped

- Infants (age 6 & under) and seniors (age 65 & over)

- Teachers and/or guides on an educational purpose


[Hourly Ticket / Lunch Time Ticket / Regular Ticket]

* Hourly Ticket

- Validity: 1 year

- Accepted hours: 11:30-13:30

- Fare: 30,000 won


* Lunch Time Ticket (10 times)

- Validity: 3 months

- Accepted hours: 11:30-13:30

- Fare: 3,000 won


* Regular Ticket

- Validity: 1 month

- Accepted hours: free during operating hours

- Fare: 10,000 won

Restrooms

Available

Facilities for the Handicapped

Wheelchair rental service, disabled toilet