Address

757, Taejong-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
경상북도 경주시 태종로 757 (노동동) 일대

Type

Monuments/ Historical Sites

Inquiries

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-54-779-6100

Homepage

http://guide.gyeongju.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

• Information
  Introduction
  The Gyeongju Historic Area, registered as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage on November 2000, is an area that embodies the time-honored history and culture of Gyeongju, the ancient capital of the Silla Kingdom (57 BC-AD 935).
  
  The Gyeongju Historic Area can be divided into 5 major sections. The first section is the Namsan Area, a treasure trove of Buddhist art masterpieces dating back to the Silla Kingdom. Gyeongju Namsan Mountain (often referred to as an ‘outdoor museum’) is home to many historical heritage sites from the Silla Kingdom. Major attractions include: Poseokjeong (Historic Site No.1), Tapgok Maaejosanggun (Treasure No. 201), Cheollyongsaji Three-story Stone Pagoda (Treasure No. 1188), Chilbulam Maae Stone Buddha (Treasure No. 200), Bulgok Seated Stone Buddha (Treasure No. 198), and 37 other Buddhist relics
  
  The second section is the Wolseong Area, one of the former palace sites of the Silla Kingdom. The area consists of Gyerim (Historic Site No. 19); Donggung Palace and Wolji (Historic Site No. 18), a Silla Royal Palace site; and Cheomseongdae (National Treasure No. 31), the oldest observatory in the East. Daereungwon area, the third area, features a cluster of the royal graves of the Kings and Queens of Silla.
  
  Also in the same area are Gobungun (a cluster of old graves) in Nodong-ri (Historic Site No. 38), Gobungun (a cluster of old graves) in Noseo-ri (Historic Site No. 39) Gobungun (a cluster of old graves) in Hwangnam-ri (Historic Site No. 40), and Oreung (Historic Site No. 172), among others. Archaeologists have discovered a number of invaluable relics and historic items in this area such as Geumgwan (golden crown), Cheonmado (a painting of flying horses), and numerous pottery pieces. These finds are perhaps the greatest clues into the life of the people of the Silla Dynasty.
  
  Area number four, the Hwangnyongsa Area, is where the former site of the Hwangnyongsa Temple (Historic Site No. 246) and Bunhwangsa Stone Pagoda are located. Lastly, is the Sanseong Area, housing remnants of the major defense system for the capital city. The site consists of Myeonghwalsanseong Fortress (Historic Site No. 47) which is estimated to be around 400 years old.
  
  The Gyeongju Historic Area has a total of 52 designated cultural assets that are registered as World Cultural Heritages.
  
   
  
  Current Status
  UNESCO World Heritage (designated on November, 2000)
  
  
• Tourist Sites

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

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Monuments/ Historical Sites
    Within Daereungwon Tomb Complex is Cheonmachong Tomb (Ancient Tomb No. 155), which was excavated in 1973. Cheonmachong Tomb consists of a wooden coffin placed i...

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    Geumgwanchong Tomb (금관총)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Monuments/ Historical Sites
    Geumgwanchong, located in Noseo-dong, Gyeongju, is a tomb from the Silla Kingdom (B.C. 57∼A.D. 935). It is one of the three tombs that belong to the Noseo-dong ...

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    Cheomseongdae Observatory (경주 첨성대)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Monuments/ Historical Sites
    Cheomseongdae is the oldest existing astronomical observatory in Asia. Constructed during the reign of Queen Seon-deok (r. 632-647), it was used to observe star...

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    Gyeongju Royal Tomb of King Naemul (경주 내물왕릉)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Monuments/ Historical Sites
    King Naemul was the 17th monarch of the Silla Kingdom (in power from 356 to 402) and became the second king of the Kim family name. King Naemul was known as the...

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    Hwangnyongsaji (Hwangnyongsa Temple Site) (황룡사지)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Temples/ Religious Sites
    The site of Hwangnyongsa Temple is located in front of the Bunhwangsa Temple in Guhang-dong, Gyeongju. During the Silla Era, the Hwangnyongsa Temple was the nat...

• Accommodation

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    Gyeongju Seorabeol Hanok Guesthouse (서라벌한옥관)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Hanok
    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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    Soseoljae Chung (소설재(첨성대점))

    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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    Hwarang Guesthouse (화랑게스트하우스)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Short Term Rental
    Hwarang Guesthouse is located near Daereungwon Tomb Complex in Gyeongju. It's a three-story building housing ten guestrooms in three different types: rooms for ...

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    141 Mini Hotel (141미니호텔)

    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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    Sodamjeong (소담정)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Hanok
    Sodamjeong is a cozy traditional Korean guesthouse located in downtown Gyeongju. Despite being in the downtown area, the guesthouse is quiet because it's in one...

• Restaurants

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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 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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    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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    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...

• 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
  [Bus + Taxi]
  From Dong Seoul Terminal, take a bus towards Gyeongju.
  
  From the Gyeongju Express Bus Terminal, it takes 5 minutes by taxi.
  
  

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