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Monuments/ Historical Sites

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• Information
  Introduction
  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 Mountain.
  
  Known as the Hero of the Silla Kingdom, General Kim Yusin was the great grandson of King Guhae, the last king of the Geumgwan Gaya Dynasty, and the son of Seo Hyeon, a great general of the Silla Kingdom. Yusin joined the Hwarang (aristocratic youth military corps) at 15 and began dreaming of ways to unify the peninsula’s three kingdoms.
  
  Kim Yusin gained his political foothold by establishing a strong relationship with nobleman Kim Chunchu and made a name for himself through his valor on the battlefield.
  
  When Kim Chunchu eventually succeeded to the throne as the 29th king of the Silla Kingdom (changing his name to King Muyeol), Kim Yusin rose through the ranks and was eventually promoted to the extraordinarily high-ranking position of Sangdaedeung in the year 660 (7th year of King Muyeol’s reign). Kim Yusin then went on to defeat the Baekje Kingdom in cooperation with the Tang Dynasty, also later conquering the Goguryeo Kingdom in the year 668.
  
  The Tang Dynasty turned against Silla after the collapse of Goguryeo, but was defeated by Kim Yusin’s army in cooperation with the armies of Goguryeo and Baekje. With the fall of the Tang, Kim Yusin finally realized his dream of unifying the three kingdoms and was appointed the highest government post in Silla in honor of his heroic achievement.
  
  The tomb of General Kim Yusin is a large tomb measuring roughly 30m in diameter. The relief carvings of 12 Oriental zodiac gods (half man, half animal) stand guard around the tomb, brandishing weapons. The elaborately decorated tomb is second in grandeur only to those of royalty, further underscoring Yusin’s major contribution in unifying the three kingdoms.
  
  The path to this tomb is also a sight not to be missed. The street leading up to the tomb is called Heungmu-ro, and has been selected as one of the 100 Most Beautiful Streets in Korea. The street is full of cherry blossoms in spring and is famous for being a great place to take a walk or go for a drive.
  
  Current Status
  Historic Site No. 21 (designated on January 21, 1963)
  
  Closed
  N/A (Open all year round)
  
  Operating Hours
  09:00-18:00
  
  Admission Fees
  Individual: Adults 1,000 won / Teens 600 won / Children 400 won
  Group: Adults 800 won / Teens 500 won / Children 300 won
  * Group: 30 people or more
  
  [Gyeongju Day Pass]
  Entry to 6 sites: Daereungwon Tomb Complex, Donggung Palace & Wolji Pond, Poseokjeongji Pavilion Site, Oreung Royal Tomb, Tomb of Kim Yu-sin, Tomb of King Muyeol
  Individual: Adults 8,000 won / Teens 4,800 won / Children 2,800 won
  Group: Adults 6,400 won / Teens 4,000 won / Children 2,200 won
  
  * Note
  - Ticket can be purchased at Donggung Palace & Wolji Pond, Poseokjeongji Pavilion Site, Oreung Royal Tomb, Tomb of Kim Yu-sin and Tomb of King Muyeol.
  - The ticket remains valid for 3 days after purchase. (Non-refundable after first use.)
  - Only one ticket will be issued to a single visitor.
  
  Facilities for the Handicapped
  Free wheelchair rental services, designated restrooms (next to the ticket booth), reserved parking spaces, wheelchair ramp to the entrance.
  
  Baby Stroller Rentals
  Not available
  
  Pets
  Not permitted
  
  
• Tourist Sites

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    Type : Monuments/ Historical Sites
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    Bonghwangdae (Gyeongju) (봉황대-경주)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Monuments/ Historical Sites
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    Royal Tomb of King Muyeol- Stele for King Taejong Muyeol (경주 무열왕릉 - 태종무열왕릉비)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Monuments/ Historical Sites
    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 th...

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    Daereungwon Tomb Complex (Cheonmachong Tomb) (대릉원 - 천마총)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Monuments/ Historical Sites
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    Gyeongju Historic Area [UNESCO World Heritage] (경주역사유적지구[유네스코 세계문화유산])

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Monuments/ Historical Sites
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• 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...

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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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    Sum Guesthouse - Goodstay (숨 게스트 하우스 [우수숙박시설 굿스테이])

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Inn/Motel
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    Gyeongju Tour Guesthouse - Goodstay (경주여행게스트하우스 [우수숙박시설 굿스테이])

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Inn/Motel
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• 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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    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 ...

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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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    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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    Sukyoung Sikdang (숙영식당)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Korean Food
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• Shopping

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    Gyeongju Jungang Market (경주 중앙시장)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Traditional Markets
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    Gyeongju Seongdong Market (경주 성동시장)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Traditional Markets
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• Transportation
  Directions
  [Bus]
  From Singyeongju Station, take Bus 50, 51, 70 or 700 to Gyeongju Girl's Middle School Entrance Bus Stop.
  
  From Gyeongju Station or Gyeongju Express Bus Terminal, take Bus 51, 70, 210, 303, 350 or 700 to Gyeongju Girl's Middle School Entrance bus stop.
  
  From the bus stop, walk towards the bridge, and turn left at the intersection. Walk 1km, following the signs to the tomb (about 15 min walk).