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A royal burial mound and ritual buildings among trees at Donggureung in Guri
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Donggureung Royal Tombs

구리 동구릉

A wooded UNESCO royal-tomb complex containing nine Joseon burial sites; allow time for the long outdoor circuit and check protected-area rules. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.

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Guri · Gyeonggi
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Korean map search · 구리 동구릉 경기도 구리시 동구릉로 197
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OFFICIAL SOURCEVISITKOREA · Donggureung Royal Tombs · catalogue checked August 26, 2026

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    PLAN THE VISIT

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    RegionGuri · Gyeonggi
    Korean map search구리 동구릉 경기도 구리시 동구릉로 197
    February-May and September-October6:00 AM-6:00 PM · last entry 5:00 PM

    A dated preservation or severe-weather notice can shorten access.

    June-August6:00 AM-6:30 PM · last entry 5:30 PM

    Heat and exposed sections can slow the long outdoor route.

    November-January6:30 AM-5:30 PM · last entry 4:30 PM

    Winter daylight can become the practical limit before the listed close.

    Regular closureMondays with public-holiday shift

    If Monday opens for a holiday, the next non-holiday day closes.

    Correct road arrival197 Donggureung-ro, Guri

    The audited coordinate marks the main royal-tomb entrance.

    Photo scopeThe reviewed hero shows a real Donggureung burial mound, ritual buildings and spring woodland

    It does not prove today's flower condition, opening, access to every tomb, route surface, interpretation programme or parking space.

    Map pinAudited official destination coordinate

    The place coordinate is exact; use the named gate, parking area or accessible entrance for the final route.

    Mobility checkConfirm the current step-free entrance, lift availability, rest areas and accessible toilets with the venue.

    DAY-OF PLAN

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    1. 01
      Choose a shorter tomb circuit

      Donggureung contains nine royal-tomb precincts built over about 450 years. Select the priority tombs before beginning instead of assuming every site fits a short visit.

    2. 02
      Apply the royal-tomb holiday rule

      Monday is the regular closure. When it overlaps a public or substitute holiday, the site opens and the next non-holiday day closes.

    3. 03
      Use the month-specific final entry

      Final entry ranges from 4:30 PM in November-January to 5:30 PM in June-August. Arrive much earlier for a meaningful wooded circuit.

    MAKE A HALF-DAY OF IT

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    TRAVELER FAQ

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    Can I comfortably see all nine tomb precincts in one hour?

    That is not a safe planning assumption. The complex is broad and wooded; choose priorities and allow for walking time.

    Does the site always close on a Monday public holiday?

    No. It opens when the regular closure overlaps a public or substitute holiday, then closes on the next non-holiday day.

    Is last entry the recommended arrival time?

    No. It is the gate cutoff. Arrive substantially earlier for the outdoor circuit.

    Are the operating details for Donggureung Royal Tombs live?

    The displayed guidance was checked September 8, 2026, but it is not a live operator feed. Open the linked official guide and a Korean map again on the day because hours, closures, tickets and transport can change.

    Can a traveller correct this page?

    Yes. Submit a sourced community wiki correction or a current field report; proposed facts are reviewed before becoming canonical information.

    ABOUT · KOREA ERA WIKI

    About Donggureung Royal Tombs

    A wooded UNESCO royal-tomb complex containing nine Joseon burial sites; allow time for the long outdoor circuit and check protected-area rules. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.Recheck the official source before visiting.
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    Donggureung Royal Tombs

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    Contents
    1. 1Overview
    2. 2Key facts and visitor information
    3. 3Visit flow
    4. 4Traveler tips
    5. 5Nearby places
    6. 6Frequently asked questions
    7. 7Sources and revision history

    1. Overview

    A wooded UNESCO royal-tomb complex containing nine Joseon burial sites; allow time for the long outdoor circuit and check protected-area rules. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.

    2. Key facts and visitor information

    RegionGuri · Gyeonggi
    Korean map search구리 동구릉 경기도 구리시 동구릉로 197
    February-May and September-October6:00 AM-6:00 PM · last entry 5:00 PMA dated preservation or severe-weather notice can shorten access.
    June-August6:00 AM-6:30 PM · last entry 5:30 PMHeat and exposed sections can slow the long outdoor route.
    November-January6:30 AM-5:30 PM · last entry 4:30 PMWinter daylight can become the practical limit before the listed close.
    Regular closureMondays with public-holiday shiftIf Monday opens for a holiday, the next non-holiday day closes.
    Correct road arrival197 Donggureung-ro, GuriThe audited coordinate marks the main royal-tomb entrance.
    Photo scopeThe reviewed hero shows a real Donggureung burial mound, ritual buildings and spring woodlandIt does not prove today's flower condition, opening, access to every tomb, route surface, interpretation programme or parking space.
    Current official guideVISITKOREA · Donggureung Royal TombsChecked September 8, 2026. Recheck current hours, admission, closures and transport before travel.
    Map pinAudited official destination coordinateThe place coordinate is exact; use the named gate, parking area or accessible entrance for the final route.
    Mobility checkConfirm the current step-free entrance, lift availability, rest areas and accessible toilets with the venue.

    Approved current facts

    Transit
    Korean map search · 구리 동구릉 경기도 구리시 동구릉로 197Checked 1/1/2026 · Korea Era editors · source
    Closure or relocation
    Mondays with public-holiday shift If Monday opens for a holiday, the next non-holiday day closes.Checked 1/1/2026 · Korea Era editors · source
    Official links
    VISITKOREA · Donggureung Royal Tombs · catalogue checked August 26, 2026Checked 1/1/2026 · Korea Era editors · source

    3. Visit flow

    1. 01
      Before Guri

      Choose a shorter tomb circuit

      Donggureung contains nine royal-tomb precincts built over about 450 years. Select the priority tombs before beginning instead of assuming every site fits a short visit.

    2. 02
      Before Monday travel

      Apply the royal-tomb holiday rule

      Monday is the regular closure. When it overlaps a public or substitute holiday, the site opens and the next non-holiday day closes.

    3. 03
      Before the gate cutoff

      Use the month-specific final entry

      Final entry ranges from 4:30 PM in November-January to 5:30 PM in June-August. Arrive much earlier for a meaningful wooded circuit.

    4. Traveler tips

    • Pick two or three priority tombs and leave buffer for the wooded distances between precincts.
    • Carry water and use shoes for an extended outdoor heritage walk; this is not one compact mound enclosure.
    • Check the month-specific final entry and the Monday holiday shift on the official source before departure.
    • Search “구리 동구릉 경기도 구리시 동구릉로 197” in Naver Map or Kakao Map and confirm the exact entrance and return route.
    • Hours, admission, closures and programme schedules can change; use the official source before departure.
    • The audited coordinate identifies the named destination, but the final gate, parking area and step-free entrance still need a live route check.

    5. Nearby places

    6. Frequently asked questions

    Can I comfortably see all nine tomb precincts in one hour?

    That is not a safe planning assumption. The complex is broad and wooded; choose priorities and allow for walking time.

    Does the site always close on a Monday public holiday?

    No. It opens when the regular closure overlaps a public or substitute holiday, then closes on the next non-holiday day.

    Is last entry the recommended arrival time?

    No. It is the gate cutoff. Arrive substantially earlier for the outdoor circuit.

    Are the operating details for Donggureung Royal Tombs live?

    The displayed guidance was checked September 8, 2026, but it is not a live operator feed. Open the linked official guide and a Korean map again on the day because hours, closures, tickets and transport can change.

    Can a traveller correct this page?

    Yes. Submit a sourced community wiki correction or a current field report; proposed facts are reviewed before becoming canonical information.

    7. Sources and revision history

    Foundation sourceVISITKOREA · Donggureung Royal Tombs · catalogue checked August 26, 2026Recheck time-sensitive hours, prices and reservation rules on the official page.
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