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Address

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

Type

Monuments/ Historical Sites

Inquiries

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

Homepage

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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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    Seochulji Pond in Gyeongju (Lotus Flower) (경주 서출지)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Ecological Tourist Sites
    Located at the foot of Namsan Mountain in Gyeongju, Seochulji Pond dates back to the Three Kingdoms Period. There are two, three-storied stone pagodas in the he...

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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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    The Divine Bell of King Seongdeok (성덕대왕신종)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Monuments/ Historical Sites
    The Divine Bell of King Seongdeok (성덕대왕신종), the largest Korean bell preserved, stands 3.75m tall, has a lip diameter of 2.27m, and is 11-25cm wide. In 1997, Gye...

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    Gyeongju National Museum (국립경주박물관)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Museums
    Gyeongju National Museum is steeped in tradition. Representing Gyeongju, which was the capital city of the Silla Kingdom (57 BC - AD 935), the museum is where y...

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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...

• Accommodation

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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...

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    141 Mini Hotel - Goodstay (141미니호텔[우수숙박시설 굿스테이])

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Inn/Motel
    Located in Gyeongju City, the old capital of the Silla Dynasty for 1,000 years, the 141 Mini Hotel offers tourists and business travelers high-class hotel servi...

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    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...

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    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 ...

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    Gyeongju Tour Guesthouse - Goodstay (경주여행게스트하우스 [우수숙박시설 굿스테이])

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Inn/Motel
    Gyeongju Tour Guesthouse is 3 minutes’ walk from Gyeongju Station, and is within easy reach of various historic attractions including Gyeongjueupseong Walled To...

• 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 baking and rice cakes ...

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    Pyeongyang Naengmyeon (평양냉면)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Korean Food
    The restaurant of Pyeongyang Naengmyeon (평양냉면, cold noodles) has been around for 65 years and thus is very famous in Gyeongju. Its noodles are hand-made from st...

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    Kisoya - Gyeongju Branch (기소야 - 경주점)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Japanese Food
    ‘Kiso’ refers to the area located in the Gifu Prefecture in Japan where wheat and buckwheat are produced. Kisoya is a Japanese franchise restaurant established ...

• 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...

• 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