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Address

10-4, Neungnam-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
경상북도 경주시 능남길 10-4 (서악동)

Type

Monuments/ Historical Sites

Inquiries

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-54-772-4531,
+82-54-779-6703

Homepage

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

• Information
  Introduction
  This is the Royal Tomb of King Muyeol (무열왕릉) the 29th of the Silla Kingdom (654-661). He allied his forces with those of the Chinese Tang Dynasty and unified the Korean peninsula. This large tomb is 114 meters in circumference and 8.7 meters in height.
  
  Natural stones were piled on the bottom of the tomb, and they remain buried underground. The monument stone is gone, leaving only the turtle-shaped base stone and the dragon-carved head stone. Carved in relief is the inscription “Taejongmuyeolwangneungbi” (태종무열왕릉비), which indicates the owner of this monument.
  
  Telephone
  +82-54-779-6703
  
  Current Status
  Historic Sites No. 20
  
  Closed
  N/A (Open all year round)
  
  Operating Hours
  09:00-18:00
  
  Parking Facilities
  Available
  
  Parking Fees
  Free
  
  Admission Fees
  Adults (ages 19-64): 1,000 won / Group: 800 won
  Youths (ages 13-18): 600 won / Group: 500 won
  Children (ages 7-12): 400 won / Group: 300 won
  
  * Group: 30 people or more. [Day Pass]
  
  Entry to 6 sites: Daereungwon Ancient Tomb, Donggunggwawolji (Anapji Pond), Poseokjeong Pavilion Site, Five Royal Tombs, Tomb of Kim Yu-sin, Tomb of King Muyeol
  
  Individual: Adults 8,000 won/ Youths 4,800 won/ Children 2,800 won
  Group: Adults 6,400 won/ Youths 4,000 won/ Children 2,200 won
  
  Entry to 2 sites: Daereungwon Ancient Tomb, Donggunggwawolji (Anapji Pond),
  
  Individual: Adults 4,000 won/ Youths 2,400 won/ Children 1,200 won
  Group: Adults 3,200 won/ Youths 2,000 won/ Children 1,000 won
  
  * Note
  - The ticket is available at Donggunggwawolji (Anapji Pond), Poseokjeong Pavilion Site, Five Royal Tombs,
     Tomb of Kim Yu-sin, Tomb of King Muyeol.
  - The ticket remains valid for 3 days.
    (* Please be advised that even visiting one place with the ticket will make the ticket non-refundable)
  - One ticket can be issued regardless of the number of visitors.
  
  Baby Stroller Rentals
  Not available
  
  Pets
  Not permitted
  
  
• Tourist Sites

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    Gyeongju Oreung Royal Tombs (경주 오릉 )

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Monuments/ Historical Sites
    The Oreung Tombs (“oreung” meaning “five royal tombs”) have been officially designated Historic Site No. 172 and are the final resting places of four kings of t...

  • 

    Gyeongju Mediflower Oriental Hospital (꽃마을 경주한방병원)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Health Tours
    Gyeongju Mediflower Oriental Hospital is a place that combines personal health with travel and tourism. The hospital and its facilities are located in a traditi...

  • 

    Tomb of General Kim Yusin (경주 김유신묘)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Monuments/ Historical Sites
    The tomb of General Kim Yusin (595-673) is Historic Site No. 21. It is located in a scenic area thick with pine trees, on the eastern hill of Songhwasan Mountai...

  • 

    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 ...

  • 

    Gyeongju Najeong Well (경주 나정)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Monuments/ Historical Sites
    To the southeast of the royal tomb, is a small monument that has been erected among the pine trees; next to the monument is a well called Najeong. According to ...

• Accommodation

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    Silla Guesthouse - Goodstay (신라 게스트하우스 [우수숙박시설 굿스테이])

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Inn/Motel
    Silla Guesthouse, located in Gyeongju, a city with more than two thousand years of history, is modelled on a hanok, or Korean traditional house, and is run unde...

  • 

    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...

  • 

    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’...

  • 

    Gyeongju Gaon Guest House - Goodstay (경주가온게스트하우스[우수숙박시설 굿스테이])

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Inn/Motel
    Located in the middle of Gyeongju City, the Gyeongju Gaon Guest House is within easy reach of excellent public transportation services, offering easy access to ...

  • 

    Hwarang Guesthouse - Goodstay (화랑 게스트하우스 [우수숙박시설 굿스테이])

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Inn/Motel
    Located in Gyeongju City, the Hostel Hwarang is within easy reach of public transport services (including a bus stop), making it the ideal base for visiting var...

• Restaurants

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    Goguryeoganeungil (고구려가는길 (낙지랑 쭈꾸미랑))

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Korean Food
    This restaurant boasts the typical rustic look of a hwangto building, exemplifying the beauties of the past with traditional folk dishes. At night, customers ca...

  • 

    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...

  • 

    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 ...

  • 

    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...

  • 

    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...

• Shopping

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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...

  • 

    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...

• Transportation
  Directions
  Seoul to Gyeongju
  
  [Train]
  From Seoul Station, take a train to Singyeongju station.
  (Express KTX Line: operates 20 times a day / Travel Time: 2 hours)
  * Operating hours changes on week and weekend.
  
  -OR-
  
  From Seoul Station, take a train to Gyeongju Station.
  (KTX - Mugunghwa Line: operates 18 times a day, stops at Dongdaegu Station / Travel Time: 3 hours)
  
  [Bus]
  From Dong Seoul Bus Terminal, take an intercity bus bound for Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal. (Operates 25 times a day / Travel Time: 4 hours)
  
  Dong Seoul Bus Terminal: +82-1688-5979
  Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal Service Center +82-1666-5599 / Office: +82-54-772-2377
  Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal +82-54-772-2377
  Gyeongju Express Bus Terminal +82-54-741-4000
  Korail Customer Service: +82-1544-7788 / English service: +82-1599-7777
  
  Gyeongju to Royal Tomb of King Muyeol- Stele for King Taejong Muyeol
  
  From Singyeongju Station or Gyeongju Express Bus Terminal, take Bus 60 or 61.
  - Get off at Seoak and Royal Tomb of King Muyeol.