Gwangneung
광릉 · 남양주시
Gwangneung is the tomb of King Sejo of the Joseon Dynasty.
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11 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Gwangneung Royal Tomb3:55
Welcome, traveler. I am delighted to be your guide today as we explore Gwangneung, one of the most historically complex and ecologically pristine sites in all of South Korea. …
Listen in the app2The Entrance Gate and the Historic Hamabi3:29
As we approach the main ticket area to enter the grounds of Gwangneung, I want to draw your attention to a rather unassuming stone monument standing near the entrance. This stone pillar is called the Hamabi, which translates to…
Listen in the app3The History and Culture Center: Chronicles of a Usurper3:48
Just inside the entrance, we find the History and Culture Center, a small but vital museum dedicated to unpacking the dense, often bloody narrative of the monarchs buried here. I highly recommend stepping inside or pausing by its…
Listen in the app4The Jaesil: The Keepers of the Royal Spirits3:34
Continuing our walk slightly further along the path, you will notice a complex of traditional wooden buildings characterized by their elegant, sweeping tiled roofs and sturdy wooden pillars. This area is the Jaesil, essentially…
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We now find ourselves stepping onto the Gwangneungsupgil, the forested walkway leading deeper into the royal sanctuary. I ask you to pause for a moment, close your eyes, and simply breathe. …
Listen in the app6The Hongsalmun: The Missing Path and the Red Gate3:32
As the dense forest canopy gently parts, we arrive at a wide, open clearing. Standing tall and imposing before us is the Hongsalmun, the striking red spiked gate that marks the definitive entrance to the most sacred precinct of…
Listen in the app7The Jeongjagak: A Shrine of Guilt and Devotion3:28
We have now reached the Jeongjagak, the stately, T-shaped ceremonial shrine positioned centrally beneath the twin hills. The name 'Jeongjagak' derives from its architectural footprint, which looks like the Chinese character…
Listen in the app8King Sejo's Tomb: The Tyrant's Frugal Mercy3:20
Turn your gaze to the left hill, ascending toward the sky. There lies the royal mound of King Sejo. …
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Now, shift your gaze across the V-shaped valley to the prominent hill on the right. This is the resting place of Queen Jeonghui of the Papyeong Yun clan. …
Listen in the app10Final Reflections: The Weight of the Gwangneung Forest3:02
As we conclude our time before the twin hills of Gwangneung and begin our slow descent back through the forested path, the sheer complexity of this site demands reflection. We have walked through over five hundred years of…
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As we conclude our exploration and begin our descent back down the shadowed, uneven path, allow the profound silence of Gwangneung to settle over you once more. We have walked through an environment of unparalleled natural…
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What is Gwangneung?
Gwangneung is a place in 남양주시 with 11 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 남양주시 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 11 |
| Total length | 37 min 41 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 37.7531, 127.1764 |
| Last updated |