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Things to do in Gyeongju

The old Silla capital, where grassy royal tombs, a stone observatory and Bulguksa temple sit among low hanok streets.

13 sights

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Temple

Bulguksa Temple

A UNESCO-listed Silla temple with stone stairways, pagodas and wooden halls on the slopes of Tohamsan.Entry: Free to visitSearch tours on Klook
Temple

Bunhwangsa Temple

A small temple around a stone brick pagoda from the 7th century, one of the oldest in Korea.Entry: Free to visitSearch tours on Klook
Ruins

Cheomseongdae Observatory

A 7th century stone tower, often called the oldest surviving astronomical observatory in East Asia.Entry: Free to visitSearch tours on Klook
Ruins

Daereungwon Tomb Complex

A park of large grassy burial mounds of Silla kings, including Cheonmachong, which you can enter.Entry: Grounds free; Cheonmachong tomb is ticketedSearch tickets and tours on Klook
Ruins

Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Rebuilt pavilions of a Silla palace beside a pond, best known for its reflections after dark.Entry: Pay at the entrance; arrive well before the 21:30 ticket cutoffSearch tickets and tours on Klook
Museum

Gyeongju National Museum

The main museum of Silla art and archaeology, with gold crowns and the Divine Bell of King Seongdeok.Entry: Free to visit; paid special exhibitions exceptedSearch tours on Klook
Neighborhood

Gyochon Hanok Village

A restored hanok village beside the stream, next to the rebuilt covered Woljeonggyo Bridge.Entry: Free to visit
Food

Hwangnidan-gil

A street of renovated hanok restaurants, cafes and bakeries beside the royal tomb park.Entry: Pay as you go
Ruins

Hwangnyongsa Temple Site

The open field and foundation stones of what was the largest temple of the Silla kingdom.Entry: Free to visitSearch tours on Klook
Market

Jungang Market, Gyeongju

Gyeongju's central market, with food stalls and an evening night market area.Entry: Pay as you go
Temple

Seokguram Grotto

A granite Buddha in an artificial cave grotto high on Tohamsan, part of the same UNESCO site as Bulguksa.Entry: Free to visitSearch tours on Klook
Market

Seongdong Market, Gyeongju

A traditional market near the old station area, known for its rows of side dish stalls and cheap set meals.Entry: Pay as you go
Viewpoint

Woljeonggyo Bridge

A reconstructed covered wooden bridge of the Silla era over the Namcheon stream, lit up at night.Entry: Free to visitSearch tours on Klook