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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

Homepage

guide.gyeongju.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
www.cha.go.kr (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): 1,000 won / Group: 800 won
  Teenagers (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 six sites: Daereungwon Tomb Complex, Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, Poseokjeongji Pavilion Site, Oreung Royal Tombs, Tomb of General Kim Yu-sin, Royal Tomb of King Muyeol
  
  Individuals: Adults 8,000 won/ Teenagers 4,800 won/ Children 2,800 won
  Groups: Adults 6,400 won/ Teenagers 4,000 won/ Children 2,200 won 
  
  - Day Pass ticket is available at Donggungg Palace and Wolji Pond, Poseokjeong Pavilion Site, Oreung Royal Tombs, Tomb of General Kim Yu-sin, Royal Tomb of King Muyeol.
  - The ticket remains valid for 3 days. (Non-refundable after a visit to any one of the six sites)
  - One ticket issued regardless of number of people in the group.
  
  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...

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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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    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...

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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 ...

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    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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    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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    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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    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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    Sil-La Motel - Goodstay (신라가족모텔 [우수숙박시설 굿스테이])

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Inn/Motel
    Sil-La Motel, newly renovated and built with natural materials such as hardwood and red earth, is a hotel in Gyeongju that specifically caters to families. Loca...

• 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...

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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...

  • 

    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...

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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...

• 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...

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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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    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
  [Train]
  From Seoul Station, take a train to Singyeongju station. (Estimated travel time: 2 hours)
  
  -OR-
  
  From Seoul Station, take KTX or Mugunghwa train to Gyeongju Station. (Estimated travel time vary by train) 
  
  [Intercity Bus]
  From Dong Seoul Bus Terminal, take an intercity bus bound for Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal. (Estimated travel time: 4 hours)
  
  [City Bus] Royal Tomb of King Muyeol Bus Stop.
  Green Bus No. 61, 60
  Blue Bus No. 300-1