Yungneung is the tomb of Crown Prince Sado (Emperor Jangjo) and his wife Lady Hong of the Pungsan Hyeon clan (Empress Heongyeong). When Jeongjo ascended the throne, he honored his father as Jangheon-seja, and in 1899, Jangjo was posthumously honored as emperor. At that time, Lady Hong was also posthumously honored as Empress Heongyeong. Yungneung is a joint burial tomb (hapjangneung) where the emperor and empress are buried together under one mound. In 1762 (Yeongjo 38), when Jangjo (Crown Prince Sado) died after being confined in a wooden rice chest by order of his father King Yeongjo, a tomb was established on Baebongsan in what is now Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, called Su-eunmyo (Tomb of Bestowed Grace). In 1776, after Jeongjo ascended the throne, he bestowed the honorary title Jangheon-seja on his father and elevated the tomb to a won, naming it Yeonguwon (Eternal Protection Garden). This was because Jangheon-seja was not only crown prince but also the father of the king, so the tomb was named a won. Later, in 1789 (Jeongjo 13), Jeongjo moved Yeonguwon from Baebongsan to its current location on Hwasan in Suwon and renamed the won to Hyeonryungwon (Illustrious Prosperity Garden). In 1815 (Sunjo 15), Empress Heongyeong (Lady Hong) died and was interred in Hyeonryungwon the following year. After the proclamation of the Korean Empire in 1899 (Gwangmu 3), when Jangheon-seja was posthumously honored as Emperor Jang, the won was elevated to a neung and renamed Yungneung. Geonneung is the tomb of the 22nd Joseon king Jeongjo and Empress Hyoeui Kim. Jeongjo was highly filial, appointed many talented officials, and established the golden culture of late Joseon. Geonneung is also a joint burial tomb where the emperor and empress are buried together under one mound. Geonneung was constructed in 1800 (Jeongjo 24), after Jeongjo's death, on the eastern hill of Yungneung (then the Hyeonryungwon of Crown Prince Sado). However, due to geomantic concerns, it was decided in 1821 (Sunjo 21), after the death of Empress Hyoeui, to move Geonneung. The tomb site was set on the western hill of Yungneung, the current location, where Jeongjo was first enshrined, followed by Empress Hyoeui in a joint burial.
The historic site "Hwaseong Yungneung and Geonneung" located in Annyeong-dong, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, consists of Yungneung, which enshrines Emperor Jangjo (Sado Seja) and Empress Heongyeong (Queen Hyegyeong) Hong, and Geonneung, which enshrines the 22nd King Jeongjo Seon of Joseon and Empress Hyoeseon Kim. It is a valuable cultural heritage that reflects the Joseon Dynasty's royal tomb system and King Jeongjo's filial piety. On site, there is the History and Culture Center where visitors can learn about the historical background of Yunggeon Tombs, and a cultural tourism guide service is operated to help visitors understand the royal tombs while walking. The well-maintained Joseon royal tomb forest path is famous as a pine forest trail used by local residents for walking. Yungneung and Geonneung are located on both sides of the ticket office, and it takes about 1 to 1 hour and 30 minutes to visit both. After passing the ticket office, the History and Culture Center shows photos explaining Yunggeon Tombs in an easy-to-understand way, and it is recommended to visit this before touring the royal tombs. Next to the ancestral rite building, where ritual items are stored, there is a Taxus cuspidata designated as a natural monument. There is a public parking lot near the entrance of Yunggeon Tombs, making parking convenient. If a holiday falls on Monday, the closed day is the following day.
Hwaseong Yunggeolleung is a historical site related to the filial piety of King Jeongjo during the Joseon Dynasty.
This park is located at the foot of Yungneung in Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do. It is a 20-minute walk from Yungneung. It is equipped with a gateball court and various exercise facilities for physical fitness, as well as comfortable walking trails. In addition to the gateball court, there are facilities such as Hongjaewon, Bamboo Garden, and Rainwater Garden. Hongjaewon is a space created borrowing the name Hongjae, the first pen name of King Jeongjo, the 22nd king of Joseon, offering a traditional garden's serene atmosphere for rest and contemplation. The Rainwater Garden collects rainwater to soak into the ground and grow various purification plants. To the left of the parking lot is a large lawn plaza, ideal for children to run freely and for family picnics. It is a good place to visit along with Yungneung and Yongjusa Temple. If using public transportation, take the village bus at Suwon City Transfer Center towards Suwon University and get off at the Yunggeon-ro bus stop. ※ Pets are allowed (however, not allowed in Play Yard A).
