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Jongmyo Shrine

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Gwanghwamun · Seoul
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Supreme state shrine housing the spirit tablets of kings and queens from the 500-year Joseon Dynasty
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Experience the traditional ritual culture of the Joseon Dynasty
It is a World Heritage site with a long history of the Joseon Dynasty. It is a shrine where the ancestral tablets of kings and queens throughout history have been enshrined and held in great rituals. Centering on National Treasure No. 227 "Jeongjeon Hall" and Treasure No. 812 "Yeongnyeongjeon Hall", the buildings are combined with beautiful nature to create unique grandeur, and visitors can enjoy the old Joseon culture while touring the buildings built to prepare for ancestral rites throughout the temple. If your travel plans fall between May and November, it is highly recommended that you witness the spectacular ceremonial ritual known as Jongmyodaeje (royal ancestral rites).
Jongmyo Daejae
Information
  • 157 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
  • +8227650195
  • http://jm.cha.go.kr/agapp/main/index.do?siteCd=JM
  • How to get there
    3 min walk from Jongno 3-ga Station (Subway Line 1, 3 and 5)
  • Today
    09:00 - 17:30
    09:00 - 17:30
    Last entry: 1 hour before the closing time
  • Admission
    Fee
    Adults: ₩1,000 Under 24 years of age and over 65 years of age: Free (bring your ID card)
  • Insider Tips
    Paid parking available nearby
    - Seoul Facilities Corporation Jongmyo parking lot, 800 won per 10 minutes
    Jongmyo Grand Festival' held on the first Sunday of May every year
    Free admission every Saturday, cultural days, holidays and national holidays
    No food allowed, No pet allowed
    Currently undergoing power outage repairs (no entry allowed)
    - Scheduled to resume operations in September 2024
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