Hongyureung
홍유릉 · 남양주시
The tombs of Emperor Gojong and Emperor Sunjong of the Korean Empire.
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10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Hongyureung2:53
Welcome to Hongyureung, a site of profound historical weight located in the quiet city of Namyangju. As you stand near the entrance, surrounded by the gentle rustling of ancient pines and the crisp air of the surrounding forested…
Listen in the app2The Circular Lotus Pond: A Shift in Cosmology2:37
As we move just past the main entrance, your eyes are drawn to a calm body of water reflecting the changing colors of the sky and the surrounding foliage. This is the Yeonji, or lotus pond, an essential element in the geomantic…
Listen in the app3The Jaesil: Ritual Preparation and Wooden Elegance2:42
Leaving the serene waters of the circular pond behind, we approach a cluster of traditional wooden buildings with sweeping tiled roofs. This complex is the Jaesil, the crucial preparatory quarters for the ancestral rites. …
Listen in the app4The Chamdo of Hongneung: An Imperial Menagerie2:46
We now pass beneath the towering red spikes of the Hongsalmun, the sacred crimson gate that aggressively wards off evil spirits. As you step beyond its threshold, the view opens up dramatically. …
Listen in the app5The Chimjeon of Hongneung: Emperor Gojong and Empress Myeongseong2:55
At the culmination of the grand spirit path stands a magnificent building that commands the entire landscape. This is the Chimjeon, the main shrine hall of Hongneung. …
Listen in the app6The Path to Yureung: Colonial Shadows and Realistic Carvings2:49
Leaving the solemn grounds of Hongneung, we take a short walk through the wooded path to your right, arriving at Yureung, the tomb of the second and final emperor of the Korean Empire, Emperor Sunjong. As we step through the…
Listen in the app7The Chimjeon of Yureung and the Triple Mound2:37
We now arrive at the towering Chimjeon of Yureung, standing proudly on its elevated stone platform. Just like at his father’s tomb, this massive rectangular hall was designed to be the eternal sleeping quarters for the emperor. …
Listen in the app8The Forest Path to Yeongwon: The Stolen Crown Prince2:35
Stepping away from the grand imperial axes of Hongneung and Yureung, we now enter the quiet, shaded sanctuary of the Hongyu Dullegil. This serene forest path, lined with towering pines, elegant maples, and delicate ginkgo trees,…
Listen in the app9Tears in the Forest: Princess Deokhye and Prince Uichin2:37
Continuing just a short distance along the forest path, dappled sunlight filters through the canopy to reveal another deeply poignant site: the tomb of Princess Deokhye, known as Deokhye Ongju Myo. The physical scale of this tomb…
Listen in the app10Closing2:27
As we walk back along the shaded paths toward the entrance, leaving the quiet mounds of the royal family behind, take a moment to absorb the profound historical narrative encoded in the landscape of Hongyureung. We have traversed…
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What is Hongyureung?
Hongyureung is a place in 남양주시 with 10 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 | 10 |
| Total length | 26 min 58 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 37.6319, 127.2111 |
| Last updated |
