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• Information
  Introduction
  Cheomseongdae Observatory, constructed during the reign of Queen Seondeok (r. 632-647), is one of the landmark of Gyeongju. The observatory was built in a cylinder shape at approximately 9 meters in height. The observatory consists of 365 stones, symbolizing the number of days in a year. The rocks are piled in 27 layers symbolizing the 27th ruler, Queen Seondeok, and the days in a lunar month by adding the of two rock layers on top.
  
  Current Status
  National Treasure No.31 (Designated on December 20, 1962)
  
  Closed
  N/A (Open all year round)
  
  Operating Hours
  09:00-22:00
  Winter 09:00-21:00
  
  Parking Facilities
  Available at nearby parking lots
  
  Admission Fees
  Free
  
  Restrooms
  Available
  
  
• Tourist Sites

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    Gyeongju Gyerim Forest (경주 계림)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Monuments/ Historical Sites
    Gyerim Forest is located between the Cheomseongdae Observatory and Wolseong Fortress. The forest is thickly populated by ancient zelkova and willow trees rooted...

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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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    Woljeonggyo Bridge (월정교)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Monuments/ Historical Sites
    Woljeonggyo Bridge located in Gyo-dong, Gyeongju was built during the Unified Silla period (AD 676-935), but was burnt down during the Joseon dynasty. Through h...

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    Seokbinggo (Stone Ice Storage) (경주 석빙고)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Monuments/ Historical Sites
    Seokbinggo means a freezer made of rocks. It is an ancient refrigerator only in Korea. It is located in Gyeongju, the ancient capital of the Silla Era (BC57-AD9...

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    Gyeongju Wolseong Palace Site (Banwolseong Fortress) (경주 월성(반월성))

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Palaces/ Fortresses/ Gates
    This was the location of the palace fortress during the Silla dynasty (57 BC ~ AD 935). The fortress takes after its name, which, literally translates to mean '...

• Accommodation

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    Wiyeonjae Hanok Stay [Korea Quality] / 위연재 [한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Hanok
    This hanok (traditional Korean house) is located very near to Cheomseongdae Observatory. Its location in front of the Gyeongju Historic Areas allows guests to r...

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    SOSEOLJAE [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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    Hanokinn [Korea Quality] / 한옥人(한옥인) [한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Hanok
    This hanok (traditional Korean house) is located at the center of Hanok Conservation Area, known as Hwangnidan-gil Street. To the north lies the old alley that ...

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    Sodamjeong [Korea Quality] / 소담정 [한국관광 품질인증]

    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...

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    Nadul 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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    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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    Yongganggukbap (용강국밥)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Korean Food
    The locals’ favorite restaurant that sells Korean-style soups. The best menu at this restaurant is rice soup. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gyeong...

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    Myeongdong Kalguksu (명동칼국수)

    Region : Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Korean Food
    Myeongdong Kalguksu serves top-grade food made with the freshest ingredients. Visitors can try kalguksu and various mandu dishes in a cozy atmosphere.

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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
    Gyeongju Seongdong Market has approximately 300 stores and 30 vendors. The market as found its place as the city’s representative local marketplace since its 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
  [Train]
  From Seoul Station, take a train to Singyeongju station or Gyeongju Station.
  
  [Bus]
  From Dong Seoul Bus Terminal, take an intercity bus to Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal.
  From Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal or Gyeongju Station, take Bus No. 10, 11, 60, 600, or 700 and get off at Silla Hoegwan or Wolseong-dong Community Center Bus Stop.
  
  From Singyeongju Station, take Bus No. 60, 61 or 700 and get off at Wolseong-dong Community Center Bus Stop.
  
  

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