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Address

5, Muncheon-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
경상북도 경주시 문천길 5 (인왕동)

Type

Monuments/ Historical Sites

Inquiries

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-54-779-6079,
+82-54-772-3843

Homepage

guide.gyeongju.go.kr
(Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese)

• Information
  Introduction
  Seokbinggo means a freezer made of rocks. It is an ancient refrigerator only in Korea. It is located in Gyeongju, the ancient capital of the Silla Era (BC57-AD935). The appearance of this wonderful vestige is humble and simple. But you will not be disappointed at the entrance of the freezer. You can feel the cold from inside the structure. Half of Seokbinggo is underground while the other half is above ground, signifying the scientific propensity of Korea. The floor, walls, and ceiling are made of granite and have an airway. The walls are covered with limestone to keep off moisture and water. The floor is slanted to allow melted ice to funnel out. Frozen ice was popular for the upper class. From historical annals, it is assumed that Seokbinggo was made at least 1,500 years ago. Seokbbingo has been designated as National Treasure No. 66.
  
  Telephone
  +82-54-779-6079, +82-54-772-3843
  
  Current Status
  Treasure No.66
  
  Admission Fees
  Free
  
  
• Tourist Sites

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    Gyeongju Wolseong Palace Site (Banwolseong Fortress) (경주 월성(반월성))

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Palaces/ Fortresses/ Gates
    This was the location of the palace fortress during the Silla Dynasty (57 BC ~ AD 935). The fortress takes after its name, which, literally translated, means 'a...

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    Gyeongju Royal Tomb of King Naemul (경주 내물왕릉)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Monuments/ Historical Sites
    King Naemul was the 17th monarch of the Silla Kingdom (in power from 356 to 402) and became the second king of the Kim family name. King Naemul was known as the...

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    Gyeongju Gyerim Forest (경주 계림)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Monuments/ Historical Sites
    Gyerim Forest is located between the Cheomseongdae Observatory and Wolseong Fortress. The forest is thickly populated by ancient zelkova and willow trees rooted...

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    Cheomseongdae Observatory (경주 첨성대)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Monuments/ Historical Sites
    Cheomseongdae is the oldest existing astronomical observatory in Asia. Constructed during the reign of Queen Seon-deok (r. 632-647), it was used for observing t...

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    Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village (경주 교촌마을)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Old Houses/ Birth houses/Folk Villages
    Located in Gyeongju-si, Gyeongju Gyochon Village is a hanok village that allows visitors a look inside life of famous the Choi Clan. Visitors can see the House ...

• Accommodation

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    141 Mini Hotel (141미니호텔)[국관광품질인증/Korea Quality]

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Inn/Motel
    'Located in Gyeongju, the capital of Silla Kingdom for 992 years, 141 Mini Hotel lets you enjoy hotel services at motel room rates. It has sauna, book café, sma...

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    Gyeongju Guesthouse Yeohaenggil - Goodstay (경주게스트하우스 여행길[우수숙박시설 굿스테이])

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Inn/Motel
    Yeohaenggil is a budget hotel situated in the ancient city of Gyeongju. Popular amongst backpackers who come to the historic city, the hotel is only one minute’...

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    Seorabeol Hanok Guesthouse(서라벌한옥관)[한국관광품질인증/Korea Quality]

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Pension
    Seorabeol Hanok Guesthouse is a beautiful traditional Korean house located in front of Gyeongju Express Bus Terminal. The room rates are reasonable, and it's v...

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    Hanjin Hostel (한진호스텔)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Youth Hostel
    Located within a short walking distance of Gyeongju Express Bus Terminal, Hanjin Hostel offers 25 rooms at affordable rates. It boasts a long history of caterin...

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    Hilton Gyeongju (힐튼 경주)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    Located next to Gyeongju’s beautiful Bomun Lake, Hilton Gyeongju features 330 rooms, banquet halls of different sizes for various occasions, indoor and outdoor ...

• Restaurants

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    Yosokkoong (요석궁)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Korean Food
    Named after Silla King Muyeol's daughter, Princess Yoseok, Yosokkoong serves traditional Korean food. The resturant is run by the Choi family, who settled on th...

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    Sukyoung Sikdang (숙영식당)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Korean Food
    Housed in an old hanok (traditional Korean house) Sukyoung Sikdang (숙영식당) is a restaurant famous for its glutinous barley rice meal. Various kinds of grains are...

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    Hwangnam Bread (황남빵)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Bars/ Cafes/ Clubs
    Hwangnam-style bread was first made by Choi Yeong-hwa in Hwangnam-dong, Gyeongju, in 1939. The Gyeongju Choi family has a rich history of making rice cakes with...

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    Pyeongyang Naengmyeon (평양냉면)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Korean Food
    The restaurant of Pyeongyang Naengmyeon has been operated through two generations and thus is very famous in Gyeongju. Its noodles are hand-made from starch of ...

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    Toobbul Korean BBQ (투뿔한우)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Korean Food
    Located in downtown Gyeongju, Toobbul Korean BBQ serves only the best quality hanu (Korean beef). Hanu is regarded as a delicacy because of ...

• Shopping

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    Gyeongju Seongdong Market (경주 성동시장)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Traditional Markets
    Seongdong Market, situated in Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, opened in 1971 and is comprised of around 300 stores and 30 street vendors. The market is on the op...

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    Gyeongju Jungang Market (경주 중앙시장)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Traditional Markets
    Opened in 1983 as an official market, Gyeongju Jungang Market has almost a hundred years of history. Nearly 700 stores selling clothing, oils, rice cakes, veget...

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    Home Plus - Gyeongju Branch (홈플러스 - 경주점)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Discount Shops
    Home Plus Gyeongju is the only discount retail store in this tourist city, which was once the ancient capital during the Silla Kingdom for a thousand years. The...

• Transportation
  Directions
  Take an intercity bus to Gyeongju Bus Terminal.
  From the bus terminal, transfer to local Bus 11 to Anapji Pond (안압지).
  Cross the road, and go right for 200m.
  Turn left, and go 100m towards Seokbinggo.