Special Opening of Yi Seong-gye's Tomb Shimmering with Silver Eulalia Grass

Photo Exhibition at Hwaseong Yungneung and Geonneung, and Gimpo Jangneung

Geonwonneung Silver Grass

Various cultural events will be held at the Joseon Royal Tombs adorned with autumn foliage. The Cultural Heritage Administration's Office of Royal Palaces and Tombs announced on the 31st that Geonwonneung Tomb within Donggureung in Guri will be open to the public until mid-next month, and photo exhibitions will be held at Yungneung and Geonneung in Hwaseong, as well as Jangneung in Gimpo.

Geonwonneung, which will be specially open from November 2 to 20, is the tomb of Taejo Yi Seong-gye. It is the only Joseon royal tomb covered with silver grass on its mound. According to Taejo's will, the grass was brought from his hometown Hamheung and planted there. It is most beautiful in autumn when it glistens silver. The event operates by advance reservation. Except for Mondays, which are closed days, it is held twice a day. Each session has a capacity of twenty people. Applications can be made on the Joseon Royal Tombs website.

Yunggeolleung Oak Tree Forest Trail

Yungneung and Geonneung in Hwaseong are the tombs of Crown Prince Sado and his son King Jeongjo. Photos capturing the four seasons will be exhibited in the nearby Wildflower Garden until the 12th of next month. Jangneung in Gimpo is the resting place of King Wonjong, posthumously honored as the father of King Injo, and his wife Queen Inheon. About thirty mandarin duck photos will be on display nearby from the 6th to the 14th of next month. A Cultural Heritage Administration official explained, "Visitors can see the actual mandarin ducks swimming on the lake along with the autumn foliage reflected on the water."

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