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| yna@yna.co.kr 2024-09-26 10:32:49
SEOUL, Sept. 26 (Yonhap) -- With the arrival of autumn, the forest trails around the royal tombs of the Joseon Dynasty, now adorned with vibrant fall foliage, are opening to the public.
The National Heritage Administration’s Royal Palaces and Tombs Division announced on the 26th that from October 1 to November 30, nine forest trails across various royal tombs will be open for two months.
The total length of the trails is approximately 19.75 kilometers. In Seoul, visitors can enjoy the 1.8 km trail connecting Taereung and Gangneung, immersing themselves in the autumn ambiance. Additionally, a 1.2 km stretch, including a 660-meter section of Cheonjangsan Forest Trail at Uireung, previously closed for restoration, will be accessible.
In the eastern part of Gyeonggi Province, forest trails at Donggureung in Guri, Gwangneung in Namyangju, and Sareung in Namyangju will also be open. The 2.7 km trail from Huireung to Wonneung, as well as a path from Gyeongneung to the nursery and natural learning center, will be open at Donggureung.
At Gwangneung, the trail from Geumcheon Bridge to the forest of Bukjagi trees will be accessible. Visitors can also explore the 3.4 km outer trail at Yeongneung and Nyeongneung in Yeoju, where King Sejong (reigned 1418–1450) and King Hyojong (reigned 1649–1659) are buried.
The royal tomb forest trails are open to all visitors. In October, they are accessible from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and in November, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with closures on Mondays.
Meanwhile, the Royal Palaces and Tombs Division announced on the 24th that they have distributed two saplings, descendants of the 'Hwaseong Yungneung Japanese Torreya' and 'Changdeokgung Juniper,' both natural monuments, to Suwon, Gyeonggi Province. These saplings will be planted in 'Jeongjo Hyowon,' a garden within the Yeongheung Arboretum dedicated to plants associated with King Jeongjo (reigned 1776–1800), adding historical significance to the area.
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