Namyangju Sareung Royal Tomb [UNESCO World Heritage]
Namyangju Sareung Royal Tomb [UNESCO World Heritage]: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks quiet (daily crowd index 50); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Sun, Nov 15; weekday average 57, weekend average 46; the quietest day of the week is Sunday.
Sareung Royal Tomb is the tomb of Queen Jeongsun (1440-1521), a consort to King Danjong. She was perhaps the most tragic royal woman of the Joseon dynasty.
In 1453, she was selected to be queen out of many candidates and actually became the queen two years later. However, when King Danjong was forced to abdicate from the throne in 1457 and was exiled to Yeongwol in Gangwon-do, Queen Jeongsun was deprived of her title as well.
After King Danjong died, she built a thatched-roof house outside Seoul’s Dongdaemun Gate and lived there for the rest of her life, continuing to mourn her husband. The tomb’s name, Sareung, came from the fact that she had missed her dead husband so much.
Unlike other royal tombs, Sareung looks very simple. Its size is relatively small.
- Type
- Historic site
- Area
- Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
- Address
- 180, Sareung-ro, Namyangju-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 * Last ticketing one hour before closing - Closed
- Mondays
- Parking
- Not available
- Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:55 · sunset 17:35
- Phone
- +82-31-573-8124
Namyangju Sareung Royal Tomb [UNESCO World Heritage]: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2863 | 2965 | 3089 | 3150 | |||
| 11/144 | 2Closed | 351 | 453 | 550 | 692 | 747 |
| 844 | 9Closed | 1044 | 1150 | 1245 | 1361 | 1447 |
| 1543 | 16Closed | 1749 | 1849 | 1944 | 2083 | 2148 |
| 2247 | 23Closed | 2450 | 2547 | 2646 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | Sun, Nov 1 44 · Sun, Nov 8 44 · Sun, Nov 15 43 |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Sun, Nov 1 44 · Sun, Nov 8 44 · Sun, Nov 15 43 |
| Busiest days | Fri, Oct 30 89 · Fri, Nov 6 92 · Fri, Nov 20 83 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 57 · weekends 46 |
| Average by day of week | Tue 49 · Wed 52 · Thu 50 · Fri 81 · Sat 48 · Sun 45 (bold = quietest day) |
Festivals & events nearby
- Nowondalbitsanchaek 노원달빛산책 On now Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Nov 8 · 12 km
- Sium Sium Morning On now Sun, Oct 18 – Sun, Nov 29 · 13 km
- Seongbukgeorimunhwachukje Dadapeseuta 성북거리문화축제 다다페스타 Sat, Oct 31 · 13 km
FAQ
- Is there parking at Namyangju Sareung Royal Tomb [UNESCO World Heritage]?
- Yes (Not available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Namyangju Sareung Royal Tomb [UNESCO World Heritage]?
- February-May & September-October 09:00-18:00 June-August 09:00-18:30 November-January 09:00-17:30 * Last ticketing one hour before closing. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is Namyangju Sareung Royal Tomb [UNESCO World Heritage] least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Sunday is the quietest day of the week (average 45) and Friday the busiest (average 81). The single quietest day is Sun, Nov 15.
- What time should I visit Namyangju Sareung Royal Tomb [UNESCO World Heritage] 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 Namyangju Sareung Royal Tomb [UNESCO World Heritage] be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be quiet (daily crowd index 50; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
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