WHY THIS EXPERIENCE
Why we recommend this tour
01. A special World Heritage experience, newly introduced in 2026
With exclusive access to the normally closed burial mound area, you will get an up-close look at the most secluded spaces of the Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty.
02. Hidden history, brought to life with expert English commentary
With guide Oh Suzanna, you will dive deep into the tombs’ history and architecture, royal rites, and cultural significance.
03. A quiet walk through the royal tombs on a closed day
A relaxed, story-filled walk along forest paths, a differentiated experience from regular visits.
PROGRAM
Program information
We invite you to the most special spaces within the Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty, places you normally cannot access.
Newly introduced in 2026, “Exclusive Guided Tour: Inside the Sacred Royal Tomb @Seolleung and Jeongneung” is a special tour program that opens the normally restricted burial mound area, allowing you to explore the Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty in greater depth with a professional guide. With expert English commentary, you will learn step by step about the history and architecture woven into the tombs, as well as royal rites and their cultural meaning, and discover the hidden stories and value of the royal tombs that are difficult to experience on a standard visit.
In particular, Seonjeongneung is operated as a special session for international visitors.
Newly introduced in 2026, “Exclusive Guided Tour: Inside the Sacred Royal Tomb @Seolleung and Jeongneung” is a special tour program that opens the normally restricted burial mound area, allowing you to explore the Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty in greater depth with a professional guide. With expert English commentary, you will learn step by step about the history and architecture woven into the tombs, as well as royal rites and their cultural meaning, and discover the hidden stories and value of the royal tombs that are difficult to experience on a standard visit.
In particular, Seonjeongneung is operated as a special session for international visitors.
VENUE
Location | Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty
The Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty consist of 40 royal tombs enshrining kings and queens of Joseon and the Korean Empire, and were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2009. Based on Confucian principles and the concept of feng shui, the royal tombs, ritual spaces, and surrounding natural landscapes were created in harmonious balance. Through royal records, you can explore the history and traditions of the Joseon Dynasty, and even today, ancestral rites continue to be held every year, carrying on their cultural value.
