Eight Forest Trails Totaling 16.82 km at Joseon Royal Tombs to Open to the Public

Open Until 5:00 p.m. This Month, 5:30 p.m. Next Month

The Royal Palaces and Tombs Center of the Cultural Heritage Administration announced on May 12 that it will open eight forest trails around the Joseon Royal Tombs from May 16 to June 29.

The total length of the forest trails that visitors can freely access is 16.82 kilometers. In May, the trails are open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and in June, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

In Seoul, visitors can experience the atmosphere of spring while walking the section connecting Taereung and Gangneung, as well as the route from Uireung Cheonjangsan to the restored historical landscape forest.

In the eastern part of Gyeonggi Province, the forest trails at Donggureung in Guri, Gwangneung in Namyangju, and Sareung in Namyangju will be open. At Donggureung, visitors can walk from Hwirung to Wonreung, as well as from Gyeongneung to the tree nursery and nature learning center, covering a total distance of about 2.7 kilometers. At Sareung, the trail runs from the Hong Salmun gate to the northern side of the royal tomb (Chohawon).

At Samneung in Paju, both the forest area around the 'Small Pond' section connecting Yeongneung and Sunneung, and the northern side of the Gongneung royal tomb will be open to the public. However, all sites are closed every Monday.

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