Jongmyo Shrine

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Snow = Jongmyo, Jongmyo = Snow

Lunar New Year is the nation's biggest holiday. Now, the origin is just an origin and has a strong meaning as a holiday, but for many families, the meaning of Chinese New Year and a key event are still in turn. In this sense, Jongmyo (宗廟), which enshrined the relics of the royal family and held national ancestral rites during the Joseon Dynasty, is the origin of Korean culture and the most 'New Year's Day' place.

As Jongmyo was built for a different purpose than palace, the atmosphere it creates is different. After entering, the building did not catch the eye for a while, and most of the space was actually a walking path, but the long, straight stone path creates a different atmosphere from Changgyeonggung Palace and Seonjeongneung Tomb.

In addition, the main buildings, Jeongjeon and Yeongjeon, have a long facade and are integrated with the front yard, so they have very exceptional and special architectural forms regardless of the East and West. Unfortunately, it is difficult to fully appreciate the magnificence of the Jeongjeon as it is undergoing repair work until the end of this year, but the aesthetic beauty of Yeongnyeongjeon, which can be seen in a miniature version, can alleviate the disappointment.

Jongmyo has various charms in its own right, but it is the serenity of this place that fully conveys its charm. There is a widespread perception that 'Forbidden City on a snowy day', so on a snowy day, the palace is crowded with many people even on weekdays during the daytime. Regardless of your personal likes or dislikes about the order and ritual culture, it is undeniable that Jongmyo is one of Seoul's treasures.

📍 157, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

[Reservation system guide participation is the principle, but due to corona and power outages, the self-guided viewing system with an admission fee of 1,000 won is operated indefinitely.]