Seoul UNESCO World Heritage Tour
1) Changdeokgung Palace & Huwon Secret Garden -> 2) Jongmyo Shrine -> 3) Seolleung & Jeongneung Royal Tombs
This suggested itinerary covers the 3 sites in Seoul that have been designated as world heritage sites by UNESCO.
Chandeokgung Palace & Huwon Secret Garden
Changdeokgung Palace was the second palace built after Gyeongbokgung Palace in 1405. It served as the main palace for several Joseon Dynasty kings.
The back of the palace is where Huwon Secret Garde is located. The garden served as a resting place for the royal family, but today, it is open to the public. There is a separate tour of just the garden available.
Suggested Tour duration (Changdeokgung Palace): 1-1.5 hours
Tour duration (Huwon Secret Garden): 1.5 hours (set time)
Jongmyo Shrine
Jongmyo Shrine is a Confucian shrine dedicated to the perpetuation of memorial services for deceased kings and queens of the Joseon Dynasty. Jongmyo is the oldest royal Confucian shrine.
Suggested Tour Duration: 1 to 1.5 hours
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Seolleung & Jeongneung Royal Tombs
Seonjeongneung (Seolleung & Jeongneung combined) is the burial site of King Seongjong, his second wife Queen Jeonghyeon, and their son, King Jungjong.
The tomb of King Seongjong was built in 1495 after his death. The tombs of Queen Jeonghyeon and their son King Jungjong were added in 1530 and 1544 respectively.
Suggested Tour Duration: 1 to 1.5 hours
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