Address

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

Type

Monuments/ Historical Sites

Inquiries

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(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-54-771-1336

Homepage

www.gyeongju.go.kr/tour (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

• Information
  Introduction
  The Royal Tomb of King Muyeol is the tomb of Kim Chun-chu, who acsended to the throne as the 29th ruler, King Muyeol (r. 654-661), of the Silla Kingdom. King Muyeol sought to unify the three kingdoms by allying forces with China's Tang dynasty, but passed away before he could successfully accomplish his goal. To the east of the grave are the remains of his stele with an inscription that reads “Taejong Muyeol Daewangjibi (Tombstone of the Great King Muyeol)," indicating the owner of this grave.
  
  Current Status
  Historic Site No. 20 (Designated Janary 21, 1963), National Treasure No. 25 (Designated December 20, 1962)
  
  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): 2,000 won / Group: 1,600 won
  Teenagers (ages 13-18): 1,000 won / Group: 800 won
  Children (ages 7-12): 500 won / Group: 400 won
  
  * Group: 30 people or more.
  
  Restrooms
  Available
  
  Parking Fees
  Free
  
  
• Tourist Sites

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    Gyeongju Five Royal Tombs (경주 오릉)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Monuments/ Historical Sites
    The Five Royal Tombs (called Oreung in Korean) have been officially designated Historic Site No. 172 and are the final resting places of four kings of the Park ...

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    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...

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    Gyeongju Tomb of Kim Yu-sin (경주 김유신묘)

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

  • 

    Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village (경주 교촌마을)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Old Houses/ Birth houses/Folk Villages
    Gyeongju Gyochon Village is a hanok village that allows visitors to take a look inside the lifestyle of the Choi Clan, a family known to have remained wealthy f...

  • 

    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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    Huewon [Korea Quality] / 휴원 [한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Hanok
    Huewon (休垣) Huewon is a cozy hanok guesthouse located in Seoak-dong, Gyeongju. Since Gyeongju had been the capital of the Silla Dynasty for about a thousand yea...

  • 

    Gyerimgung [Korea Quality] / 계림궁 [한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Hanok
    According to a Korean myth, Gyerim Forest in Banwolseong Fortress, Gyeongju is the birthplace of Silla Kingdom founder Kim Alji (of Gyeongju Kim’s Clan) about ...

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    Gyeongju Hanok Ilbeonga (Gyeonju Hanok 1st) [Korea Quality] / 경주 한옥 1번가 [한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Hanok
    As a new hanok guesthouse, Gyeongju Hanok 1st is located at the entrance to Cheonwon Village, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do. It has various modern amenities while...

  • 

    Wadamjung [Korea Quality] / 와담정 [한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Hanok
    Wadamjung in Cheonwon Village, Gyeongju is a modern traditional Korean guesthouse built in May 2017, with both the features of a traditional Korean house and m...

  • 

    Sodamjeong [Korea Quality] / 소담정 [한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Hanok
    Sodamjeong is a cozy traditional Korean guesthouse located in downtown Gyeongju. Despite being in the downtown area, the guesthouse is quiet because it's in one...

• 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...

  • 

    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 ...

  • 

    Myeongdong Kalguksu (명동칼국수)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Korean Food
    Myeongdong Kalguksu serves top-grade food made with the freshest ingredients. Visitors can try kalguksu and various mandu dishes in a cozy atmosphere.

  • 

    Tobaki (토박이)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Korean Food
    "Tobaki" serves exquisite Galchi-jjigae, Galchi-gui, and Dolsotbap, and has designated as a signature restaurant in the Gyeongju region. The restaurant welcomes...

• 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 is the main marketplace for Gyeongju locals. Nearly 700 stores selling clothing, oils, rice cakes,...

  • 

    Gyeongju Seongdong Market (경주 성동시장)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Traditional Markets
    Gyeongju Seongdong Market has approximately 300 stores and 30 vendors. The market as found its place as the city’s representative local marketplace since its op...

• Transportation
  Directions
  [Bus]
  From Dong Seoul Bus Terminal, take an intercity bus to Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal.
  From Gyeongju Bus Terminal Bus Stop, take Bus No. 61, 60, or 300-1 and get off at Royal Tomb of King Muyeol Bus Stop.
  
  

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