Seolleung (Tomb of King Seongjong) — Attraction in Seoul

We can understand it's necessary to be respectful, the experience would have been better if visitors get to pay respects from the front. After about 15 minutes walk from the entrance, it was a little bit disappointed that can only view the tomb from the side. The floor plan in the pavilion indicate the tomb is pretty big and there are a number of stone statue around. It would be better if there's a floor plan by the tomb giving more details about it. That said, the surrounding view from here is worth the walk.

ABOUT SEOULLEUNG Seolleung is the tomb of King Seongjong, the 9th king of the Joseon Dynasty, built in 1494 (25th year of King Seongjong's reign). Seolleung suffered damage during the Japanese invasions of Korea in 1592 (25th year of King Seonjo's reign), when the Japanese pirates dug up the tombs and burned down even the coffin , so a new funeral was held in July 1593. King Seongjong's tomb mound was surrounded by both stone screens and stone balustrades, stone figures of civil servants and warriors, Jangmyeongdeung and...

Visited Seolleung (Tomb of King Seongjong and Queen Jeonghyeon) — a peaceful and well-kept historical site right in the middle of the city, and free. There’s a small slope to walk up, but it’s an easy and pleasant stroll surrounded by nature. Unfortunately, you can’t get very close to the actual tombs, but that’s understandable given their historical importance. A calm, worthwhile spot to take a break from the busy...

Breathtaking! To see the architecture and feel the history was amazing. I hope I added the right pictures because we went to several places. A great walk and discovery of all the buildings. A must see. Also seeing just out side its borders the modern city built...