Dongmyo, Chinese military shrine in Jongno District, South Korea
The shrine consists of two main connected buildings with traditional Chinese gong-style roofs supported by wide brick walls and pillars.
The Joseon government built Dongmyo in 1601 with funding from Ming Dynasty Emperor Wanli, who provided a calligraphy plaque for the shrine.
The shrine contains wooden statues of General Guan Yu, depicted with both red and yellow faces, along with figures of four military retainers.
Visitors can reach Dongmyo by taking Seoul Subway Line 1 or Line 6 to Dongmyo Station and walking 130 meters from Exit 3.
Among the three original shrines built in Seoul during 1601, Dongmyo remains the only surviving structure dedicated to the Chinese general Guan Yu.
Location: Seoul
GPS coordinates: 37.57287,127.01807
Latest update: May 11, 2025 09:14
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