Royal Tomb of Joseon Dynasty (part 9)

 A nice afternoon hangout in historical trail that would transport us into the depth and intricate layer of Confucianism in Joseon Dynasty.

Come and visit the Royal Tomb of Joseon Dynasty at Seolleung. 

a green lawn and blue sky: a perfect day to chill out outdoor.  

This is the entrance door and the ticket booth.

it cost me only 1,000 Won for adult.

So..one hour tour into a history of Joseon as seen from the royal tour would be a rewarding experience--for anyone keen into history..or into natural atmosphere of Seoul. 

This is the signage informing where to go..

we could get off at Seolleung station (line 2-green line) and walk from exit 8 and walk for about 5 minutes and we'll meet this sign. 

I didn't bring any cash in my wallet, so...debit card is acceptable, too. 

This is the ticket.

A unique memory.

Half-day tour spent in Seoul.

Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty (part 2)

Before proceeding to see the tombs, I managed to sneak into the house of the royal tomb's keeper. 

Of course, sneaking into doesn't necessarily mean a bad thing. In fact, I kind of enjoyed having to take a peep into how this traditional house was still intact while its surrounding has changed into a metropolitan Gangnam. 

Yes, this is me holding the brochure which of course be a great help for me to navigate around the complex. 

This is how the tomb keeper's house looks like. Hmm rather conveniently located in the heart of the city. Wait....you seem to forget something, Suray. You're just referring that to the present day. But, just imagine back days in the 15 century...

was Seoul like this?!!! 

Okay then..I got to admit..that being here would've been lonely.

But..who are you asking to? 

Should you ask the tomb keeper, he would surely reply that he wouldn't have had any time to be lonely since the ancestral rites are prepared right on the very spot. So, he's basically a busy person.

Gingko Tree: I saw it...I saw it @ Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty (part 1)

The next stop of my Gangnam area's trip was to Solleung. It's the Joseon dynasty tomb area where the kings were buried. 

Right there? yes...it's within the walking distance.

Mind you dear readers,...that it IS also within the city..and it's in Gangnam district which people think of as a mere concrete jungle ....but...there is this particular place that I would like to point out. 

It is located in Seolleung and Jeongneung. This is said to be 500-year old Gingko tree. 

은행나무 (enhaeng namu) or Gingko Tree.

Some people do come here to see this. 

I am sure that this coming Autumn and Winter would be a great time to re-visit this tree again.  

even some tourists did pray in front of this tree. Hmm...I wonder why.

But then I remember that some people do.