Destination briefing
Why travelers stop here
This is the tomb of Chungikgong Kim U-myeong, the son of Yeonguijeong Kim Yuk, the father-in-law of King Hyeonjong (the 18th king of Joseon), and the father of Queen Myeongseong, Hyeonjong's wife. Chungikgong Kim U-myeong passed the Jinsa examination in the 20th year of King Injo (1642) and served as Gangneung Chambong, Sema, Yeongdonnyeongbusa, and Owi Dochonggwan.
According to legend, when Kim U-myeong died, the court granted him a tomb in Jeungni, Sindong-myeon, Chunseong-gun, Gangwon-do, as a courtesy to a prince consort. While transporting the body by boat up the Han River, the boat stopped near the current tomb site and a gust of wind blew the myeongjeong (a flag recording the deceased's rank, official position, and surname in white letters on a red background) onto a mountain. Upon checking the spot where the flag landed, it was found to be a propitious site, so the granted land was canceled and the tomb was built here.
OTA-ready stop
Built into inbound routes and day-tour planning.
Local context
강원특별자치도 춘천시 서면 경춘로 667-9
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Attraction · Gangwon-do
