World Heritage Koguryo Scenic Area

2019-12-23

 

 

 

Koguryo, established in 37 B.C. and destroying in 668 A.D., has lasted a total of 705 years. Total 28 emperors succeeded to the throne. Koguryo is a minority regime in northeast border in the ancient times and has lasted for the longest period among all minority governments in North China. The capital city is Ji’an City for 425 years. The city has been a political, economic, and cultural center for Koguryo, where a large number of relics are left over. The scenic area contains the magnificent No. 1 ancient tablet for Haidong (Korea imperial court) “Stele of Great King Haotaiwang”, grand Koguryo royal tomb “Oriental Pyramid – General’s Tomb”, Koguryo Kingdom City with strong ethnic characteristics “Hwando Mountain Fortress”, and “Wukui Tomb Group No. 5 Tomb” known as "Northeast Asian art treasure".