attractions

Tomb of King Suro (수로왕릉)

26 Garak-ro 93beon-gil, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

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Journey back in time at the Tomb of King Suro, honoring the founder of the ancient Garak Kingdom. Expect a peaceful, expansive historical complex featuring beautifully preserved royal ancestral halls and stone structures. This site is essential for history buffs and those fascinated by Korea’s deep roots and royal lineage. Spend time wandering the grounds to appreciate the profound cultural weight of the place. While timing depends on your schedule, visiting during a pleasant day allows you to fully absorb the tranquil, regal atmosphere.

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King Suro founded the Garak Kingdom in AD 42 and married Heo Hwang-ok, a princess from the Indian country of Ayuta, in AD 48. He was the founder of the Gimhae Kim family. Heo Yeop, a Yeongnam governor, gave the tomb its current look in the 13th year of the reign of King Seonjo (1580). The tomb compound includes various buildings, including the Sungseonjeon (where the ancestral tablets of King Suro and his queen are kept), Anhyanggak, Jeonsacheong, and Jegigo, as well as stone structures, such as a sindobi (tombstone) and gongjeokbi (monument established to pay homage the deceased). The tombstone in front of the royal tomb was built in the 25th year of the reign of King Injo (1647) of the Joseon dynasty. The name Sungseonjeon was bestowed on the tomb by King Gojong in the 21st year of his reign (1884).

Information

Phone

+82-55-332-1094

Website

tour.gimhae.go.kr

Hours

March–October: 08:00–19:00
April–September: 08:00–20:00
November–February: 09:00–18:00

Closed

N/A (Open all year round)

Parking

Not available

Fee