Tomb of King Gwanggaeto
太王陵（好太王陵）
A giant stepped stone tomb southwest of the Gwanggaeto Stele. It is larger than the General's Tomb but has collapsed, and the stone chamber on top can be visited by climbing up.
The Tomb of King Taewang lies about 300 metres southwest of the Gwanggaeto Stele. It takes its name from inscribed bricks reading 'May the tomb of the Great King be as steady as a mountain and as firm as a peak', and it is generally believed to be the tomb of King Gwanggaeto the Great. The tomb measures about 66 metres per side, twice the size of the General's Tomb. It has since collapsed into a stone mound, but the outline of the stepped platform remains clear. Steps lead to the top, where you can see the stone chamber and stone coffin. It shares a ticket and scenic area with the Gwanggaeto Stele, and a visit takes about 30 minutes. The top is exposed, so bring sun protection in summer and watch your footing on the stone steps after rain.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Gwanggaeto Stele
- Yushan Tombs (Wukuifen Tomb No.5)
- Tomb of the General (Tomb of King Jangsu)
- Ji'an Museum
- Yalu Riverside Square
- Ji'an Morning Market
- Gungnae City Ruins
- Yangyushi Yalu River Rafting