To see the Joseon royal tombs on a trip to Gyeonggi, start with Donggureung in Guri, Seooreung in Goyang and Yungneung and Geolleung (Yunggeolleung) in Hwaseong. All three charge ₩1,000 for individual admission and are closed on Mondays. According to the Korea Tourism Organization, Donggureung is the largest group of Joseon royal tombs, where seven kings and ten queens rest; Seooreung is the next largest; and Yungneung and Geolleung are the tombs of father and son Crown Prince Sado and King Jeongjo. Seooreung has a separate ₩500 fee for local residents, and parking at Yungneung and Geolleung is free. Visiting hours vary by season and entry closes one hour before closing time, so decide your arrival time first. Each tomb has its own royal story, so seeing one per day is realistic.
- Donggureung: Guri, Gyeonggi-do; ₩1,000 per person; closed on Mondays
- Seooreung: Goyang, Gyeonggi-do; ₩1,000 per person; closed on Mondays
- Yungneung and Geolleung: Hwaseong, Gyeonggi-do; ₩1,000 per person; closed on Mondays; free parking
- All three: Seasonal last-entry times; if Monday is a public holiday they open and close on the next weekday instead
Which royal tombs can I see in Gyeonggi?
Donggureung means "nine tombs in the east", and the Korea Tourism Organization describes it as the largest group of Joseon royal tombs, where seven kings and ten queens were laid to rest over about 450 years. It includes Geonwolleung of King Taejo, Hyeolleung of King Munjong, Mongneung of King Seonjo and Wolleung of King Yeongjo. Seooreung consists of five tombs (Gyeongneung, Changneung, Ingneung, Myeongneung and Hongneung) and is the largest group after Donggureung. At Yungneung and Geolleung, Yungneung of Jangjo (Crown Prince Sado) and Empress Heongyeong and Geolleung of King Jeongjo and Empress Hyoui share one tomb area.
Detailed plans for the three are in the Donggureung guide (in Korean), the Seooreung guide (in Korean) and the Yungneung and Geolleung guide (in Korean). There are royal tombs in Seoul as well, so compare them with the Seonjeongneung Royal Tombs guide and the Heolleung and Illeung guide.
How do the fees and hours of the three tombs differ?
Times and fees in the table are based on Korea Tourism Organization tourist information. Hours may be shortened or adjusted, so call before you visit.
| Item | Donggureung | Seooreung | Yungneung and Geolleung |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual admission | ₩1,000 | ₩1,000 | ₩1,000 |
| Groups (10 or more) | ₩800 | ₩800 | ₩800 |
| Local residents | Not listed | ₩500 | Not listed |
| Hours, February–May | 6:00–18:00 | 7:00–18:00 | 9:00–18:00 |
| Hours, June–August | 6:00–18:30 | 7:00–18:30 | 9:00–18:30 |
| Hours, November–January | 6:30–17:30 | 7:00–17:30 | 9:00–17:30 |
| Closed | Every Monday | Every Monday | Every Monday |
| Parking | Available | Available | Available, free |
| Inquiries | +82-31-579-4900 | +82-2-359-0090 | +82-31-222-0142 |
Check before you plan your royal tombs day
- All three are closed on Mondays, so choose another day.
- Remember that entry closes one hour before closing time.
- Group rates apply to groups of 10 or more.
- Hours at Seooreung may be shortened for operational reasons, so call to check.
Donggureung opens early at 6:00, Seooreung at 7:00 and Yungneung and Geolleung at 9:00. In September and October, all three follow the same timetable as February to May, and from November to January closing moves forward to 17:30.
What stories are told at each tomb?
At Donggureung, the storytelling commentary tells the stories of Geonwolleung of King Taejo, Hyeolleung (where Queen Hyeondeok, mother of King Danjong, is buried), Mongneung of King Seonjo and Sureung of Crown Prince Hyomyeong. At Seooreung, the stories continue with Crown Prince Uigyeong and his brother King Yejong, King Sukjong and Queen Inhyeon, Jang Hui-bin, Royal Consort Suk-bin of the Choe clan, and Queen Jeongseong, wife of King Yeongjo. Yungneung and Geolleung tell the story of Crown Prince Sado, who died locked in a rice chest, and of King Jeongjo, who moved his father's tomb to Hwaseong and built a fortress there.
Some of the commentary mixes dramatized scenes with dialogue and legends, so separate them from historical fact as you listen. Tombs with the same name are different tombs: Gyeongneung at Donggureung (King Heonjong) is not the same as Gyeongneung at Seooreung (posthumously honored King Deokjong).
Who are the Gyeonggi royal tombs good for?
Good for:
- Comparing royal tombs: compare the scale, layout and stone sculptures of the three tombs.
- History lovers: royal stories run from King Taejo to King Jeongjo.
- A budget day out: individual admission is ₩1,000 at all three.
Which of Gyeonggi Province's top-rated restaurants are near the royal tombs?
The table below is taken from the "Gyeonggi-do Top Restaurants" list on Gyeonggi Data Dream (retrieved 2026-10-26, 125 restaurants in total), sorted by distance from each tomb's coordinates. Distances are straight lines on the map, so the actual travel distance is longer. Opening hours and closing days are not in the data, so please call before you go. Names and addresses are given as registered in Korean.
| Nearest tomb | Restaurant | Signature dishes | Straight-line distance | Address and phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donggureung | 한채당 (Hanam) | Royal court-style Korean set meal | About 7.6 km | 경기도 하남시 미사동로 38 +82-31-792-8880 |
| Donggureung | 지호 한방 삼계탕 (Hanam) | Samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) | About 8.9 km | 경기도 하남시 하남대로 995 +82-31-795-9996 |
| Seooreung | 쥐눈이 콩마을 (Goyang) | Korean set meal | About 6.5 km | 경기도 고양시 덕양구 신촌길 81-15 +82-31-965-5990 |
| Yungneung and Geolleung | 세마오리농원 (Osan) | Charcoal-grilled duck | About 3.1 km | 경기도 오산시 양산로 186 +82-31-375-5299 |
| Yungneung and Geolleung | 어부나라생선구이 (Osan) | Assorted grilled fish, braised hairtail | About 4.5 km | 경기도 오산시 지곶길 49 +82-31-373-2186 |
| Yungneung and Geolleung | 콩마당 (Osan) | Tofu and dumpling hot pot, soft tofu | About 4.6 km | 경기도 오산시 독산성로 225 +82-31-372-3334 |
| Yungneung and Geolleung | 예찬 (Osan) | "Guest of honor" set meal | About 5.1 km | 경기도 오산시 독산성로270번길 96-32 +82-31-375-2552 |
Besides the royal tombs, what nature parks are there in Gyeonggi?
Based on "Nature Park Status" on Gyeonggi Data Dream (retrieved 2026-10-26). Areas and designation dates are as given in the data.
| Park | Type | Location | Area | Designated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bukhansan National Park | National park | Seoul, Gyeonggi | 77.334 km² | 1983.04.02 |
| Namhansanseong Provincial Park | Provincial park | Gyeonggi: Gwangju, Hanam, Seongnam | 35.139 km² | 1971.03.17 |
| Yeoninsan Provincial Park | Provincial park | Gapyeong, Gyeonggi | 37.691 km² | 2005.09.12 |
| Surisan Provincial Park | Provincial park | Gunpo, Anyang and Ansan, Gyeonggi | 7.035 km² | 2009.07.16 |
| Cheonmasan County Park | County park | Namyangju, Gyeonggi | 12.363 km² | 1983.08.29 |
| Myeongjisan County Park | County park | Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi | 14.024 km² | 1991.10.09 |
| Hantangang Geopark | Geopark | Pocheon and Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi (and Cheorwon-gun) | 1,164.74 km² | 2015.12.31 |
| Hwaseong Geopark | Geopark | Hwaseong, Gyeonggi | 282.5 km² | 2024.02.29 |
Gyeonggi royal tombs FAQ
How much is admission to the Gyeonggi royal tombs?
Donggureung, Seooreung and Yungneung and Geolleung all charge ₩1,000 per person. The group rate is ₩800.
When are all three closed?
Every Monday. If the Monday is a public holiday, they open and close on the next weekday instead.
Which is the largest group of royal tombs?
According to the Korea Tourism Organization, Donggureung is the largest group of Joseon royal tombs, followed by Seooreung.
Where is parking free?
In Korea Tourism Organization information, Yungneung and Geolleung is listed as having free parking. Check parking fees at the others on site.
Sources
- Korean-language tourist information (overview and visitor information for Donggureung, Seooreung, Yungneung and Geolleung) · Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI · accessed 2026-10-23
- Tourism storytelling commentary (stories of each Joseon royal tomb) · Korea Tourism Organization storytelling database · accessed 2026-10-23
- Gyeonggi-do Top Restaurants (Open API PlaceThatDoATasteyFoodSt) · Gyeonggi Data Dream · accessed 2026-10-26
- Nature Park Status (Open API NaturePark) · Gyeonggi Data Dream · accessed 2026-10-26
- Royal tomb coordinates (Donggureung, Seooreung, Yungneung and Geolleung) · Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI · accessed 2026-10-26
Information was checked against the official sources listed above. Opening hours, fees and fares can change; please confirm with the venue or operator before you visit.
