Address

San 79-2, Bomun-dong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
경상북도 경주시 배반동 산 79-2

Type

Monuments/ Historical Sites

Inquiries

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• Information
  Introduction
  The Royal Tomb of Queen Seondeok (선덕여왕릉), located in Bomun-dong, is a round-shaped tomb with earthen layers, 73 meters in circumference. Aside from the fact that it was constructed using natural stones in double layers, the tomb has no other unique features. As the oldest daughter of King Jinpyeong, Queen Seondeok became the first queen of the Silla Kingdom. During the 16th year of her reign, Bunhwangsa Temple (분황사) and Cheomseongdae Observatory (첨성대) were built. She also ordered the construction of the famous nine-story pagoda of Hwangyongsa Temple, an achievement of Buddhist architecture. While many of her efforts laid the foundation for the unification of Three Kingdoms of Korea, Queen Seondeok’s reign was plagued by rebellion and strife and she died in 647 during a rebellion, 23 years before unification was realized.
  
  Telephone
  +82-54-772-3632
  
  Current Status
  Historic Sites No. 182 (Designated on August 27, 1969)
  
  
• Tourist Sites

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    Gyeongsangbuk-do Forest Research Institute (경상북도 산림환경연구원)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Recreational Forests/ Arboretums
    Located at the foot of Gyeongju Namsan Mountain, Gyeongsangbuk-do Forest Research Institute is a popular spot for field trips and relaxation due to the institut...

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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 ...

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    The Divine Bell of King Seongdeok (성덕대왕신종)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Monuments/ Historical Sites
    The Divine Bell of King Seongdeok, the largest Korean bell preserved, stands 3.75-meter tall, has a lip diameter of 2.27 meters, and is 11 to 25 entimeters wide...

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    Bunhwangsa Temple (분황사)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Temples/ Religious Sites
    Bunhwangsa Temple was built in year 634, during the third year of Queen Seondeok's rule, the 27th ruler of the Silla Kingdom. Prominent Buddhist priests Wonhyo ...

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    Gyeongju National Museum (국립경주박물관)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Museums
    Gyeongju National Museum is loved by visitors and residents alike as it houses numerous historical and cultural artifacts of the Silla Dynasty (57 BC - AD 935)....

• Accommodation

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    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...

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    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...

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    Soseoljae Chung [Korea Quality] / 소설재(첨성대점) [한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Hanok
    As a traditional Korean guesthouse with modern facilities but with some traditional features of a Korean house such as wooden floor and ceramic tiled roof inta...

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    Nadeul Hanok [Korea Quality] / 나들한옥 [한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Hanok
    Nadeul Hanok was opened in 2018 with brand-new facilities, in a location just a minute’s walk from Cheomseongdae Observatory in Gyeongju. You can feel a sense ...

• 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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    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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    Myeongdong Kalguksu (명동칼국수)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Korean Food
    Boasting 30 years of tradition, the Gyeongju chain restaurant of the original Seoul Myeongdong Kalguksu serves top-grade food made with the freshest ingredients...

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

• Transportation
  Directions
  - Dong Seoul Terminal to Gyeongju (Departure every 40-60 minutes (07:00-24:00), 4 hour ride)
  - Gangnam Express Bus Terminal to Gyeongju (Departure every 40-60 minutes (06:05-23:55), 4 hour ride)
  
  - Get on the bus # 600 or 603 at Gyeongju Bus Terminal or Gyeongju Station and get off at Mt. Namsan and 5 minutes walk
  
  

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