Travel Reference
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PRACTICALITIES
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Line 2 to Samseong, Exit 6
SEONJEONGNEUNG
OFFLINE MAP
(
http://seonjeong.cha.go.kr
; Seonjeongneung Park, Gangnam-gu; adult/teenager ₩1000/500; 6am-5.30pm Tue-
Sun Mar-Oct, 6.30am-8pm Tue-Sun Nov-Feb; Line 2 or Bundang Line to Seolleung, Exit 8)
The tombs of the
Joseon kings and queens are scattered all around Seoul and the surrounding area. Seon-
jeongneung Park contains two main burial areas. The first is for King Seongjong (r
1469-94), who was a prolific author and father - he had 28 children by 12 wives and con-
cubines. Go around the side and you can walk up to the tomb for a closer look. Nearby is
the tomb of King Seongjong's second wife, Queen Jeonghyeon Wanghu.
ROYAL TOMBS
A 10-minute walk further on through the thickly wooded park is the tomb of King
Seongjong and Queen Jeonghyeon's second son, King Jeongjong (r 1506-44). Although
he ruled for 38 years he was a weak king and court factions held the real power, as they
often did during the Joseon period. At this tomb you can see the full layout - the gateway
and the double pathway to the pavilion where memorial rites were carried out - but you
can't go near the tomb.
TOP SIGHTS
LOTTE WORLD
Kids
and
adults love the massive entertainment hub of Lotte World. The main at-
₩25,000/19,000, passport incl most rides adult/child ₩40,000/31,000; 9.30am-10pm Mon-Thu, to 11pm
Fri-Sun)
, a Korean version of Disneyland with the chipmunk-like Lotty and Lorry
standing in for Mickey and Minnie.
