Yunggeolleung, Hwaseong

Name: Yunggeolleung
Address: 효행로481번길 21, Hwaseong, South Korea
Telephone: +82 31-222-0142

#2 among attractions in Hwaseong

Top attraction, Historical place, Tomb, Unesco

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Yungneung and Geolleung are two royal tombs from the Joseon Dynasty within an oak-forested park in Hwaseong, South Korea. Yungneung is the tomb of Crown Prince Sado and Princess Hyegyeong, while Geolleung houses King Jeongjo and Queen Hyoui. The tombs are part of the UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site of the Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty. ()

Local name: 융건릉 Built: 1816 (208 years ago)Unesco: from 2009Area: 0.99 mi²Coordinates: 37°12'46"N, 126°59'28"E

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효행로481번길 21Hwaseong South Korea

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+82 31-222-0142

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Yunggeolleung – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hwaseong Fortress, Suwon World Cup Stadium, Yongjusa, Kyung Hee Astronomical Observatory.

4.7 miN
1700s city walls and 48 original buildings
Hwaseong Fortress, Suwon
121 min walk • Hwaseong Fortress, a remarkable historical structure, stands as a proud testament to the ingenuity of the late Joseon Dynasty. Situated in the heart of Suwon, South Korea, this extensive city wall was constructed between 1794 and 1796 under the guidance of King Jeongjo.
5.6 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Suwon World Cup Stadium, Suwon
144 min walk • The Suwon World Cup Stadium, a quintessential sporting venue nestled in the vibrant city of Suwon, South Korea, stands as a testament to the country's passion for football. Inaugurated in May 2001, this modern arena was one of the pivotal locations for the 2002 FIFA...
0.8 miE
Buddhist temple in a serene setting
Yongjusa, Hwaseong
20 min walk • Nestled in the serene city of Hwaseong, within the Gyeonggi province of South Korea, lies the tranquil Yongjusa Temple. This historic Buddhist temple offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life and is a site of profound cultural and spiritual...
5.3 miE
Observatories and planetariums
Kyung Hee Astronomical Observatory, Yongin
136 min walk • Kyung Hee Astronomical Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by Kyung Hee University. It is located in Giheung-gu, Yongin, South Korea.
2.4 miW
Town, Area
Bongdam, Suwon
62 min walk • Bongdam is a town in the city of Hwaseong in South Korea. Covering over 4000 hectares, the town is the focus of a planned community, primarily as a commuter town for the bordering city of Suwon.
6.1 miSE
City, Area
Osan, Hwaseong
157 min walk • Osan is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, approximately 35 km south of Seoul. The population of the city is around 200,000. The local economy is supported by a mix of agricultural and industrial enterprises.
2.1 miW
Universities and schools
Hyupsung University, Hwaseong
55 min walk • Hyupsung University is a Christian private university in Hwaseong, South Korea. The predecessor of Hyupsung University is Seoul Seminary, which opened in April 1977.
5.4 miN
37°17'20"N • 127°0'50"E
Janganmun, Suwon
138 min walk • Forts and castles
4.3 miE
Skyscraper
Metapolis, Hwaseong
111 min walk • Metapolis is a complex of four residential skyscrapers in Hwaseong, South Korea With the ground broken in July 2006 by POSCO E&C and the buildings topped-out in August 2009, the structures were completed in July 2010.
4.1 miNW
Nature, Hill, Natural attraction
Chilbosan, Suwon
105 min walk • Chilbosan is a hill on the border of Suwon and Ansan, Hwaseong in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It stands 239 metres above sea level and 6 km from the Yellow Sea coast. A road from the south-east also runs up Chilbosan.
4.2 miNE
37°15'41"N • 127°2'13"E
Gyeonggi Arts Center, Suwon
108 min walk • Performing arts, Concert hall