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Yungneung is the joint tomb of King Jangjo (1735-1762) and Queen Heongyeong (1735-1815). King Jangjo was the father of King Jeongjo, the 22nd ruler of the Joseon Dynasty. Geolleung is the joint tomb of King Jeongjo (1752-1800), the 22nd ruler of the Joseon Dynasty, and Queen Hyoui (1753-1821).
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The trails along both tombs are approximately 500m. Pine trees are lined up along Yungneung and oak trees along Geolleung. The scenery is especially breathtaking during the snowy winter season.
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An open-wide garden welcomes visitors to the temple and the old tree signifies its history. The main role of Yongjoosa was to protect Crown Prince Sado's tomb and wish heavenly bliss.
Yongjoosa has historical significance in that it was rebuilt during the Joseon Dynasty when Buddhism was politically suppressed.
Yongjoosa is a head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. It is located in on the slopes of Hwasan in Taean-eup in Hwaseong. The temple's name means "dragon jewel temple." The temple was initially established in 854 AD, under the name Garyangsa. It was expanded in the 10th century and rebuilt in the late 18th century under the orders of King Jeongjo in honor of his deceased father, Crown Prince Sado. - 188 Songsan-dong, Hwaseong-si / 031-234-0040 / http://www.yongjoosa.or.kr
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