Yeonghwiwon & Sunginwon (Formerly ‘Hongneung’) (서울 영휘원과 숭인원)




Address



205 (Hongneung-gil 92), Cheongnyang-ri 2(i)-dong, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul-si
서울특별시 동대문구 홍릉길 90 (청량리동)



Type



Monuments/ Historical Sites



Inquiries




• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info +82-2-962-0556



Homepage




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







Introduction

Yeonghwiwon and Sunginwon are burial mounds once designated for princes and consorts. The social hierarchy was very strict during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), and it influenced the patterns of the royal tombs. The tombs for kings and queens called ‘neung’ are larger and more luxurious than tombs for princes and consorts called ‘won.’


Yeonghwiwon houses the tomb of Queen Consort Sunheon (1854-1911), King Gojong’s concubine and Sunginwon is for King Yeongchin’s son, Ijin (1921-1923). The composition of the two tombs is similar, but Yeonghwiwon is larger than Sunginwon. The first sight when entering the burial grounds is the red gate (the red color denoting holiness). Beyond the red gate is a sacrificial building where the memorial rites were performed. Behind the sacrificial building is the royal tomb. On the eaves of the sacrificial building are stone sculptures called japsang, which are carved into the shapes of animals such as monkeys and are believed to exorcise evil spirits. There is a pavilion next to the sacrificial building where the tombstone is located. The tombstone indicates who lies in the mound. The stone figures guarding the king’s tomb are memorable. A sacrificial building called "jasil" is now used as maintenance office and is worth visiting. The eaves, latticework and wooden floor are so well preserved that visitors can truly get an authentic feeling when walking through the premises.


Yeonghwiwon & Sunginwon boast splendid views in the fall when the leaves change colour. The promenades and the stonewalls of the entrance are beautiful. Its tranquil and pleasant atmosphere attracts many families and the couples.
 

Closed

Every Monday

Operating Hours

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

Parking Facilities

Available (23 spaces)

Admission Fees

Adults(19-64) 1000 won /Group
800 won
Children(7-18) 500 won / Group 400 won

*Group : 10 or more people

Pets

Not permitted


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