3.6Km 2024-06-26
230, Gyeongchunbuk-ro, Guri-si, Gyeonggi-do
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3.6Km 2024-06-27
230, Gyeongchunbuk-ro, Guri-si, Gyeonggi-do
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4.3Km 2023-06-22
180, Sareung-ro, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-573-8124
Sareung Royal Tomb is the tomb of Queen Jeongsun (1440-1521), a consort to King Danjong. She was perhaps the most tragic royal woman of the Joseon dynasty.
In 1453, she was selected to be queen out of many candidates and actually became the queen two years later. However, when King Danjong was forced to abdicate from the throne in 1457 and was exiled to Yeongwol in Gangwon-do, Queen Jeongsun was deprived of her title as well.
After King Danjong died, she built a thatched-roof house outside Seoul’s Dongdaemun Gate and lived there for the rest of her life, continuing to mourn her husband. The tomb’s name, Sareung, came from the fact that she had missed her dead husband so much.
Unlike other royal tombs, Sareung looks very simple. Its size is relatively small.
4.6Km 2022-01-01
878, Topyeong-dong, Guri-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-550-2472
Guri City worked to improve the water quality of Jangja Lake in order to form the Jangja Lake Park and in the process an ecological zone was created. A 3.6 km tree-lined walking trail runs through the park and is frequently used by people enjoying an outing or getting some light exercise. Concerts, exhibitions, and other events are held on the outdoor stage on weekends and the park is widely used as a place to relax by local residents.
* Size - Area 107,385 m², average water depth 2.2 m (0.2 m~4.7 m), and walkway 4.6 km
4.9Km 2021-07-19
352-1, Hongyureung-ro, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-591-7043
Hongneung and Yureung Royal Tombs is Historic Site No. 207. Hongneung Tomb is the resting place of Emperor Gojong and his wife Empress Myeongseong, while Yureung Tomb is the resting place of Emperor Sunjong, his first wife Empress Sunmyeonghyo, and his second wife, Empress Sunjeonghyo. Hongneung and Yureung look different from other royal tombs. When the name of the country changed from the Joseon dynasty to the Daehan Empire, the rulers of Korea were called emperors. Therefore, the tombs of the two emperors were modeled after the tomb of the Ming dynasty’s ruler, King Taizu (Zhu Yuanzhang). Surrounding Hongneung and Yureung are statues carved in the shape of animals such as giraffes, elephants, and lions, which can’t be seen at the other royal tombs of the Joseon dynasty. The stonework of Hongneung tomb was made in a traditional way, while the stonework of Yureung tomb shows a more realistic and advanced technique.
4.9Km 2022-08-30
574, Hwarang-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2197-6125
Korea Military Academy is a place of strict rules, patriotism, and military cadets. It was extremely difficult for outsiders to visit the academy until 1997, when a special tourism course was created. The course showcases the major sites at Korea Military Academy. Starting from the school information center, visitors can see the museum, memorial hall, and exhibition center in a 1.5 hour course. The Military Museum displays treasures and materials from each branch of the military, while visitors can see the history of the military and lifestyle of cadets at the memorial hall. However, the highlight of a trip to Korea Military Academy is watching the Hwarang Ceremony, a parade of cadets which takes place every Saturday at 11:30. In the ceremony, cadets don their formal uniform to march. Touring the academy at 10 is perfect for watching the parade later.
5.3Km 2022-09-19
681, Hwarang-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul
+82-2-972-0370
Designated as a Historic Site, Taereung & Gangneung Royal Tombs is comprised of two tombs. Taereung Royal Tomb 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 houses the burial mounds of King Myeongjong, the 13th King of Joseon dynasty, and Queen Insun. 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.
5.6Km 2023-08-11
Gongneung-dong, Nowon-gu, Seoul
Hwarangdae Railroad Park is a 400-meter-long light park featuring 10 different themed courses with various lit sculptures. It was renovated from abandoned Hwarangdae Station. Visitors can see ann exhbition of real trains that operated in the past and enjoy a cup of coffee at the train cafe.
5.6Km 2024-04-23
201, Sinnae-ro, Jungnang-gu, Seoul
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