Address

44-7, Chunghyo 2-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
경상북도 경주시 충효2길 44-7 (충효동)

Type

Monuments/ Historical Sites

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• Information
  Introduction
  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.
  
  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
  
  Parking Facilities
  Available
  
  Admission Fees
  Individual: Adults 2,000 won / Teenagers 1,000 won / Children 500 won
  Group: Adults 1,600 won / Teenagers 800 won / Children 400 won
  
  * Group: 30 people or more
  
  
  
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• Accommodation

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• Shopping

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• Transportation
  Directions
  [Bus]
  From Gyeongju Express Bus Terminal Bus Stop, take Bus No. 51, 70, 210, 303, 350 or 700 to Gyeongju Girl's Middle School Entrance Bus Stop.
  Walk towards the bridge, and turn left at the intersection. Walk 1km, following the signs to the tomb.
  
  

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