Seolleung and Jeongneung Royal Tombs

Beautiful, clean, and well maintained sanctuary right in the middle of the busy Gangnam area. It’s the perfect place to walk around and stay away from city life for a little while. Since it only takes about 30 minutes to look around, it's an easy and meaningful break to fit into your day. A truly serene spot surrounded by city skyscrapers!

~throw back to mid of November 2025~ This is such an unique place! I went in with almost no prior knowledge, and I was genuinely amazed by the culture here. It really made me surprised and helped me to learn a different side of Korean history. The place is not very crowded, the scenery is beautiful, and the entrance fee is only KRW 1,000. Definitely worth a visit!

Visited Seolleung and Jeongneung Royal Tombs (선릉과 정릉) and really enjoyed the experience. The site is open during the day (hours vary depending on the season but we went at 7.30am) and free to enter, which makes it a great spot for a calm city break. There’s a helpful information booth near the entrance and clean bathrooms available. The tombs of King Seongjong, Queen Jeonghyeon, and King Jungjong are beautifully maintained, set within peaceful forest surroundings. I spent about 1.5 hours walking around, enjoying the shaded paths, gentle slopes, and benches where you can sit and relax. There’s no café inside, so it’s best to bring your own drink or snack. A quiet, historical, and refreshing green space right in the middle of Seoul — perfect for a relaxing stroll or some quiet reflection

These tombs offer a peaceful reprieve from the bustling streets of Seoul. They feature relatively quiet walking trails with plenty of foliage to enjoy. The tombs are PK but the best art were definitely the trails. It only costs 1000 won to enter and is definitely worth it!

Beautifully maintained royal tombs inside large park. Was very lucky to see them on sunny day. Lot of benches to sit also and enjoy the nature

Beautiful Tomb Park, lovingly maintained with long walking trails throughout and interpretive signage in Korean and English. There is onsite parking and clean restrooms, but only one entry. Especially beautiful in the Fall.

Really enjoyed visiting this UNESCO world heritage site. It's not just an incredible historical site, but a fantastic walking/running forest trail through a beautiful park in the middle of Seoul, all for the unbeatable price of W1000 (per adult). Credit cards accepted. Went very early on a summery Sunday morning and it was a very peaceful, gentle walk - enjoying nature, the sounds of birds, and the history of the site. There were very few visitors and among them, mostly people on their morning walk/run. Lots of benches in the shade to sit, reflect and enjoy the surroundings. You are permitted to walk quite near to the shrines and burial mounds to take a closer look - only the immediate area around the monuments are fenced off. There are trails for wheelchairs/strollers (with assistance) and parking is  available right next to the site. Fascinating attraction that combines history and nature.

Great morning spent just wandering about destressing from the busy surrounding streets. Lots of birds, heaps of beautiful trees, some flowers and about 4 degrees cooler that outside. When you go, take the time to appreciate what the place is and where it is as it really is worth it.