Special Opening of Geonwonneung, King Taejo's Tomb Covered with Silver Grass

From November 5 to 9, for Five Days

The site of the special opening of the Geonwonneung Royal Tomb's burial mound last year

The tomb of King Taejo, Geonwonneung, will be specially opened to the public during the peak season of autumn silver grass.

The Eastern District Office of the Joseon Royal Tombs, under the Royal Palaces and Tombs Center of the National Heritage Administration, announced on October 22 that the burial mound of Geonwonneung, located within Donggureung in Guri, Gyeonggi Province, will be open to the public twice daily (at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.) from November 5 to 9.

Geonwonneung is the only Joseon royal tomb whose burial mound is covered with silver grass. According to historical records, King Taejo left a will instructing that the mound be built with silver grass from his hometown of Hamheung.

Visitors can tour the burial mound while listening to explanations about King Taejo's life and the background of Geonwonneung's construction, guided by a royal tomb docent. Participation is free, but admission and parking fees are charged separately. Reservations open at 10 a.m. on October 23 through the Royal Palaces and Tombs Center website, with a maximum of 20 people per session on a first-come, first-served basis (up to four people per person). An additional 10 spots per session will be available for on-site registration.

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