Gyeonggi

World Heritage Joseon Royal Tomb Festival

세계유산 조선왕릉축전

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Dates
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Venue
Joseon Royal Tombs 12 - Donggureung, Hongneung·Yureung, Sareung, Seolleung·Jeongneung, Uireung, Taereung·Gangneung, Yungneung·Geonneung, Seooreung, Gimpo Jangneung, Paju Samneung, Yeongneung·Yeongneung, Yeongwol Jangneung
Address
Gyeonggi-do Hwaseong-si Byeongjeom-gu Hyohyeong-ro481beon-gil 21 (Annyeong-dong)
Admission
Admission fee required (some performances and experience programs are paid)
Organizer
Cultural Heritage Administration Royal Tombs and Historic Sites Headquarters / National Heritage Promotion Agency
Operating hours
Varies by program
Program
1. Main Event - Opening Ceremony (10.16. (Fri) / Yunggeon Tomb) - Performance Program: Royal Tomb Musical 'Peach Blossom, It Makes Me Sad' @ Yunggeon Tomb, Royal Stage, Royal Tomb Inmunhak Hall, Story of the Royal Tomb told by the Tomb Keeper, Changjakpanso-ri 'Bogo Jigo Bogo Jigo' - Tour Program: 'Dream of Neungju', Joseonmyeongtam: Royal Tomb Chronicles, Special Opening of the Royal Tomb – Deeply Encountering the Royal Tomb - Experience Program: Royal Tomb Culture Lounge, Royal Tomb Chaekma Hall, Joseon Royal Tomb Ritual Experience - Exhibition Program: Royal Tomb Sound Gallery 'Sounds of Nature, Echoes of Ritual', Royal Tomb Ritual Exhibition Hall, King's Garden - Academic Program: Yongju Temple Academic Seminar 'Joseon Royal Tombs and Original Temples' 2. Preliminary Program - Royal Tomb Sorigaelreo Gallery 'Sounds of Nature, Echoes of Ritual: 9. 30. (Wed) ~ 10. 25. (Sun)' - Joseon Royal Tomb Mobile Stamp Tour: 9. 26. (Sat) ~ 10. 25. (Sun)

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Festival location

Joseon Royal Tombs 12 - Donggureung, Hongneung·Yureung, Sareung, Seolleung·Jeongneung, Uireung, Taereung·Gangneung, Yungneung·Geonneung, Seooreung, Gimpo Jangneung, Paju Samneung, Yeongneung·Yeongneung, Yeongwol Jangneung

Gyeonggi-do Hwaseong-si Byeongjeom-gu Hyohyeong-ro481beon-gil 21 (Annyeong-dong)

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About the festival

The World Heritage Joseon Royal Tomb Festival is a special cultural event designed to convey the history and dignity of the UNESCO World Heritage Joseon Royal Tombs, allowing visitors to experience the tombs up close. Through a variety of programs that encompass both tradition and modernity, including performances, tours, experiences, and exhibitions, participants can encounter the living history and culture preserved by the Joseon Royal Tombs. Initiated in 2020, the 2026 World Heritage Joseon Royal Tomb Festival marks its 7th edition this year, starting with the opening ceremony on October 16 (Friday) and continuing until October 25 (Sunday). This year, new programs have been developed based on the unique stories and historical values of each royal tomb. Visitors will enjoy a special time wandering through various locations following the stories of the tombs and experiencing diverse content, engaging all five senses with the historical value and beauty of the Joseon Royal Tombs.

Source: Korea Tourism Organization · TourAPI · TourAPI 2756476

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