Hwaseong Yungneung and Geolleung Royal Tombs
Hwaseong Yungneung and Geolleung Royal Tombs: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 86); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Thu, Nov 26; weekday average 52, weekend average 81; the quietest day of the week is Wednesday.
Yungneung and Geolleung Royal Tombs refer to a pair of royal tombs. The complex also contains the History Center. Yungneung houses the remains of King Jangjo (1735-1762; also known as Crown Prince Sado) and Queen Heongyeong (1735-1816; Lady Hyegyeong of the Pungsan Hong clan), while Geolleung houses the remains of King Jeongjo (1752-1800), King Jangjo’s son, and Queen Hyoui (1753-1821). King Jeongjo is said to have expressed his wish to be buried here to stay close to his father.
- Type
- Historic site
- Area
- Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do
- Address
- 21, Hyohaeng-ro 481beon-gil, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do
- Opening hours
- - February-May, September-October 09:00-18:00
- June-August 09:00-18:30
- November-January 09:00-17:30 - Closed
- Mondays
- Parking
- Available
- Parking nearby
- 2 lots within 500 m · about 213 spaces
- Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:55 · sunset 17:37
- Phone
- +82-31-222-0142
Hwaseong Yungneung and Geolleung Royal Tombs: least crowded days in the next 30 days
This is the daily crowd index forecast by the Korea Tourism Organization from mobile-network data. 100 = this place's busiest period, so 50 means about half as busy as its peak. It covers the whole day — even busy days can be quiet early in the morning or in the evening.
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2859 | 2966 | 3064 | 3186 | |||
| 11/179 | 2Closed | 359 | 446 | 552 | 651 | 778 |
| 890 | 9Closed | 1052 | 1143 | 1251 | 1358 | 1475 |
| 1579 | 16Closed | 1751 | 1845 | 1949 | 2050 | 2184 |
| 2273 | 23Closed | 2448 | 2547 | 2642 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | Sat, Nov 7 78 · Sat, Nov 14 75 · Sun, Nov 22 73 |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Wed, Nov 11 43 · Wed, Nov 18 45 · Thu, Nov 26 42 |
| Busiest days | Sat, Oct 31 86 · Sun, Nov 8 90 · Sat, Nov 21 84 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 52 · weekends 81 |
| Average by day of week | Tue 53 · Wed 48 · Thu 52 · Fri 56 · Sat 81 · Sun 80 (bold = quietest day) |
Festivals & events nearby
- Bulchwimugwiyasijang Sijeun2 불취무귀야시장 시즌2 On now Sat, Oct 10 – Sat, Oct 31 · 8 km
- Beautysum Suwon Thu, Nov 5 – Sat, Nov 7 · 11 km
- Gyeonggimi Dijeoteu Peseuta 경기미 디저트 페스타 Sat, Nov 21 – Sun, Nov 22 · 7 km
FAQ
- Is there parking at Hwaseong Yungneung and Geolleung Royal Tombs?
- Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Hwaseong Yungneung and Geolleung Royal Tombs?
- - February-May, September-October 09:00-18:00 - June-August 09:00-18:30 - November-January 09:00-17:30. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is Hwaseong Yungneung and Geolleung Royal Tombs least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Wednesday is the quietest day of the week (average 48) and Saturday the busiest (average 81). The single quietest day is Thu, Nov 26.
- What time should I visit Hwaseong Yungneung and Geolleung Royal Tombs to avoid the crowds?
- Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving right after opening (09:00) or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.
- Will Hwaseong Yungneung and Geolleung Royal Tombs be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 86; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
Nearby attractions
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- Gibaeyeoksagongwon 기배역사공원 0.8 km · City park
- Eommisulgwan 엄미술관 0.9 km · Museum & gallery
- Hwaseong Yongjusa Temple 1.5 km · Temple & religious site
- Hwaseong SODA Art Museum 1.7 km · Museum & gallery
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