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JONGMYO
Surrounded by dense woodland, World Heritage-listed Jongmyo houses the spirit tablets of the Joseon kings and
queens and some of their most loyal government officials. Their spirits are believed to reside in a special hole bored
into the wooden tablets.
Shrine Layout
Near the entrance to Jongmyo are two ponds, both square (representing earth) with a round
island (representing the heavens). In the middle of the main path you'll notice triple stone
paths; one is for the king, the other for the crown prince and the raised middle section for
the spirits.
ted by a large stone-flagged courtyard. Inside are 49 royal spirit tablets in 19 small win-
