Heonilleung, Royal burial site in Naegok-dong, South Korea
The Heonilleung complex contains two burial areas called Heolleung and Illeung, featuring ceremonial walkways, stone figures, and memorial buildings.
King Taejong, the third monarch of Joseon Dynasty, rests in Heolleung alongside Queen Wongyeong, while King Sunjo and Queen Sunwon occupy Illeung.
The tomb placement follows traditional Korean geomantic principles, with Mount Daemo providing protection and separate pathways for spirits and living visitors.
Open daily except Mondays, visitors can reach Heonilleung by taking Line 3 to Yangjae Station and connecting buses 407, 408, 440, 462, or 471.
Illeung initially stood in Paju Jangneung but moved to its current location in 1856 after geomancers determined the original site unfavorable.
Location: Naegok-dong
Part of: Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty
Phone: +82024450347
Website: https://royaltombs.cha.go.kr/html/HtmlPage.do?pg=/new/html/portal_01_09_01.jsp&mn=RT_01_09
GPS coordinates: 37.46491,127.08177
Latest update: March 7, 2025 13:51
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