Tonggurung
동구릉 · 구리시
Tonggureung is a Joseon Dynasty royal tomb cluster located in Guri.
Contents
11 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Donggureung Royal Tomb Cluster2:53
Welcome to Donggureung, the most expansive and magnificent royal tomb cluster of the Joseon Dynasty. As you stand at the entrance of this extraordinary sanctuary, you are at the threshold of five hundred years of profound history. …
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As we move beyond the entrance area and venture deeper into the complex, we arrive at a spacious courtyard containing a collection of traditional wooden buildings with elegant, sloping tiled roofs. This is the Jaesil, the…
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Continuing along the shaded forest path, the first individual tomb we encounter is Sureung. The approach to this sacred space is marked by a striking architectural feature: the Hongsalmun. …
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Leaving Sureung behind, we navigate the gentle, curving forest trails until we arrive at Hyeolleung. This is the resting place of the fifth monarch of the Joseon Dynasty, King Munjong, and his tragic wife, Queen Hyeondeok. …
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We now approach the magnificent epicenter of the Donggureung complex, the primary reason this vast forest was designated as a royal necropolis. Behold Geonwolleung, the majestic resting place of King Taejo, the brilliant military…
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From the wild grasses of the founder, we transition to the somber ridges of Mongneung, the burial ground of the fourteenth monarch, King Seonjo, and his two queens, Queen Uiin and Queen Inmok. As we approach the central ritual…
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We now step into the clearing that houses Wolleung, a site of immense political weight and historical consequence. This is the resting place of the twenty first monarch, King Yeongjo, and his second wife, Queen Jeongsun. …
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As the trail leads us further into the dense, quiet embrace of the forest, we arrive at Gyeongneung, a site that holds a highly unusual and visually striking distinction within the entire pantheon of Joseon royal architecture.…
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Our final stop on the trail of tombs brings us to Sungneung, the deeply atmospheric resting place of the eighteenth monarch, King Hyeonjong, and his wife, Queen Myeongseong. As you approach the central clearing, the first thing…
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Our final monumental stop on this extensive historical trek is Sungneung, the peaceful resting place of King Hyeonjong and Queen Myeongseong. King Hyeonjong holds a very specific and highly unique distinction in the long annals…
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As we make our way back toward the entrance, concluding our extensive journey through the Donggureung forest, we encounter a final, serene architectural feature nestled among the trees. This is the Yeonji, the royal lotus pond,…
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What is Tonggurung?
Tonggurung is a place in 구리시 with 11 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 구리시 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 11 |
| Total length | 32 min 58 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 37.6226, 127.1321 |
| Last updated |
