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Samcheok Yeonggyeongmyo Royal Tomb

Samcheok Yeonggyeongmyo Royal Tomb

삼척 영경묘 · Gangwon · Palaces & heritage

Yeonggyeongmyo Royal Tomb is the grave of the mother of King Mokjo and the 5th great-grandmother of King Taejo of the Joseon dynasty. During the 3rd year of King Gojong’s reign (1899), the grave as well as memorial monuments were built together with Jungyeongmyo, a grave for the 5th great-grandfather of King Taejo. Surrounded by a rich forest, it has a beautiful view. Every April 20th, an ancestral ritual is held by the Lee family (from Jeonju).

TypePalaces & heritage
RegionGangwon
AddressMiro-myeon, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do

Getting there

From Korea Tourism Organization open data. Opening hours and admission can change — check the official page before you go.

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