West Five Royal Tombs / West Three Royal Tombs, Goyang
Joseon-era Seooreung & Seosamneung Royal Tombs, designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites
from the Joseon dynasty are
proudly designated as
UNESCO World Heritage Sites,
and places that represent
the spirit of ancient Koreans
can be found in Goyang.
Seosamneung Royal Tombs,
the Five Royal Tombs in the West
Seooreung Royal Tombs are the second-largest Joseon dynasty's royal family tombs.
The five tombs include Changneung Royal Tomb, the tomb of King Yejong and Queen Ansoon, the second queen of the king, Gyeongneung Royal Tomb of Deokjong and Queen Sohye, Myeongneung Royal Tomb of King Sukjong, Queen Inhyeon and Queen Inwon, Ingneung Royal Tomb of Queen Ingyeong, the first queen of Sukjong, Hongneung Royal Tomb of Queen Jeongseong, the first queen of King Yeongjo, Sunchangwon Tomb of Crown Prince Sunhoe and Crown Princess Gonghoe, Sugyeongwon Tomb of Royal Noble Consort Yeong of the Jeonui Yi clan, a concubine of Yeongjo and the mother of Crown Prince Sado, and Daebinmyo Tomb of Royal Noble Consort Hui of the Indong Jang clan, a concubine of King Sukjong and mother of King Gyeongjong.
It is a park that offers great trails for a light hike, so make sure to bring a bottle of water and comfortable running shoes. Follow the easy-to-spot signboards and walk under the shades of tall pine trees.
It is a familiar place for the citizens of Goyang, so you will be able to spot quite a lot of people enjoying their strolls. Learn the history of the land as you walk along the tombs or enjoy the mysterious atmosphere as you walk along the hill path. There are many good restaurants around the area so that you can fill your bellies full after walking around the tombs.
The three tombs consists of Huireung Royal Tomb, the Tomb of Queen Janggyeong, queen consort to King Jungjong of Joseon, Hyoreung Royal Tombs, Tombs of King Injong and Queen Inseong of Joseon, and Yereung Royal Tombs, the Tombs of King Cheoljong and Queen Cheorin of Joseon. However, Hyoreung Royal Tombs are not open to the public.
These three tombs are smaller in size than Seooreung Royal Tombs, however, they offer difference atmosphere and clean air. You can also visit Let’s Run Farm (Wondang Stud Farm) next to it.