1 Introduction to Jongmyo Shrine.
Jongmyo Shrine is located at 157 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, and houses the ancestral tablets of the kings and queens of the Joseon Dynasty.
It is a Confucian shrine that holds ancestral rites, a ritual to hold ancestral rites, and is a building that symbolizes the royal family and the nation of Joseon.
It was designated as a historic site on January 18, 1963, and was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site by the 19th World Heritage Committee on December 6, 1995.
It is located adjacent to the south of Changdeokgung and Changgyeonggung.
Jongmyo is designated as a historic site and is preserved, and its cultural properties include Jeongjeon (National Treasure), Yeongnyeongjeon (Treasure), Jongmyo Jeryeak (National Intangible Cultural Property), and Jongmyo Jerye (National Intangible Cultural Property).
The ancestral rites of Jongmyo are held in the first half of the first month of each of the four seasons, on the first day of the first lunar month, on the first day of the lunar month, Dano, Hansik, Chuseok, and Dongji, and on the first day of the new moon every month.
Jongmyo Jerye (Important Intangible Cultural Property) and Jongmyo Jeryeak (Important Intangible Cultural Property, composed by King Sejong) music played with dance during ancestral rites were registered as UNESCO Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity in 2001.
2 Tourist tips when visiting
Jongmyo, along with Sajikdan, demonstrates the spirit of Joseon, which placed great importance on respect for ancestors.
As a tourist, visiting may feel unfamiliar with traditional Korean culture.
It is located in the center of Seoul, so it is easily accessible, but foreigners, especially Westerners, may find it foreign, and it is a good place for those who like a quiet and peaceful atmosphere.
In particular, those who like music may be interested in and greatly inspired by the ‘Jongmyo Jeryeak’ played during ancestral rites.
In addition, there are royal tombs in Korea around Seoul, so visiting them can be a unique experience.
3 How to get to Jongmyo Shrine.
- Jongmyo Shrine: World Cultural Heritage
- Address: 157 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- Business Hours: Open February-May/September-October, closes at 18:00
- Phone Number: 02-765-0195
- Admission Fee: Adults (25-64 years old) – 1,000 won, Youths under 24 years old – free, Seniors over 65 years old – free, Foreigners (7-64 years old) – 1,000 won, Disabled, Meritorious Persons – free, Those wearing Hanbok – free
- Website: https://royal.khs.go.kr/jm
- Area: 200,545㎡
4 Map
5 The scenery of Jongmyo Shrine.
6 Link to concern place in Kore
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