Gyeongju Attractions: 48 Places, Map & Route
48 attractions in Gyeongju from official Korea Tourism Organization data, best-documented first. (as of 2026-11-03)
| Attractions with descriptions | 48 |
|---|---|
| With photos | 31 |
| Top places | Cheonmachong Tomb (Daereungwon Ancient Tombs) (천마총(대릉원)), Cheomseongdae Observatory (경주 첨성대), Gyeongju Bulguksa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage] (경주 불국사 [유네스코 세계유산]) |
| Data as of | 2026-11-03 |
Gyeongju attractions
Gyeongju has 48 attractions with official descriptions in the Korea Tourism Organization data, and 31 of them have photos. By category: history 25, culture and arts 12, nature 10.
| Place | Address | Phone | Category | About |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheonmachong Tomb (Daereungwon Ancient Tombs) (천마총(대릉원)) | 9 Gyerim-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do | - | history | Daereungwon Ancient Tombs are one of the most well-known sights in Gyeongju, a h |
| Cheomseongdae Observatory (경주 첨성대) | 140-25 Cheomseong-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do | - | history | Cheomseongdae Observatory, constructed during the reign of Queen Seondeok (r. 63 |
| Gyeongju Bulguksa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage] (경주 불국사 [유네스코 세계유산]) | 385 Bulguk-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do | - | history | Bulguksa Temple is a representative relic of Buddhist culture from the Silla kin |
| Bomun Tourist Complex (경주 보문관광단지) | Sinpyeong-dong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do | - | culture and arts | Bomun Tourist Complex is the international tourist district of Gyeongju. This to |
| Gyeongju National Park (경주국립공원) | 12 Cheonbungnam-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do | - | nature | Gyeongju National Park, designated as a national park in 1968, holds a special s |
| Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond (경주 동궁과 월지) | 102 Wonhwa-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do | - | history | Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond in Gyeongju are secondary palace sites of Silla. |
Things to do in Gyeongju
There are 48 documented things to do in Gyeongju, and 48 of them have descriptions of 100 characters or more. The best-documented place is Cheonmachong Tomb (Daereungwon Ancient Tombs) (천마총(대릉원)), at 9 Gyerim-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do.
Gyeongju top attractions
The best-documented attraction in Gyeongju is Cheonmachong Tomb (Daereungwon Ancient Tombs) (천마총(대릉원)), followed by Cheomseongdae Observatory (경주 첨성대) and Gyeongju Bulguksa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage] (경주 불국사 [유네스코 세계유산]). These 10 places are ranked by how complete their official description, photo and contact data are.
Gyeongju attractions top 10
The table lists the 10 attractions in Gyeongju with the most complete official data; 10 have photos. 10 of them list a street address.
| Place | Address | Phone | Category | About |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheonmachong Tomb (Daereungwon Ancient Tombs) (천마총(대릉원)) | 9 Gyerim-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do | - | history | Daereungwon Ancient Tombs are one of the most well-known sights in Gyeongju, a h |
| Cheomseongdae Observatory (경주 첨성대) | 140-25 Cheomseong-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do | - | history | Cheomseongdae Observatory, constructed during the reign of Queen Seondeok (r. 63 |
| Gyeongju Bulguksa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage] (경주 불국사 [유네스코 세계유산]) | 385 Bulguk-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do | - | history | Bulguksa Temple is a representative relic of Buddhist culture from the Silla kin |
| Bomun Tourist Complex (경주 보문관광단지) | Sinpyeong-dong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do | - | culture and arts | Bomun Tourist Complex is the international tourist district of Gyeongju. This to |
| Gyeongju National Park (경주국립공원) | 12 Cheonbungnam-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do | - | nature | Gyeongju National Park, designated as a national park in 1968, holds a special s |
| Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond (경주 동궁과 월지) | 102 Wonhwa-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do | - | history | Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond in Gyeongju are secondary palace sites of Silla. |
| Gyeongju Wolseong Palace Site (Banwolseong Fortress) (경주 월성(반월성)) | Inwang-dong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do | - | history | This was the location of the palace-fortress during the Silla dynasty (57 BC ~ A |
| Gyeongju Yangdong Village [UNESCO World Heritage] (경주 양동마을 [유네스코 세계유산]) | 134 Yangdongmaeul-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do | - | history | Gyeongju Yangdong Village is Korea’s largest traditional village, showcasing the |
| Gyeongju Tomb of King Muyeol, Stele of King Taejong Muyeol (경주 무열왕릉, 태종무열왕릉비) | 10-4 Neungnam-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do | - | history | The Tomb of King Muyeol is the tomb of Kim Chun-chu, who acsended to the throne |
| Tomb of Queen Seondeok (경주 선덕여왕릉) | Baeban-dong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do | - | history | The Tomb of Queen Seondeok is a round tumulus with a circumference of 73 meters. |
Gyeongju attractions map
The 48 attractions with coordinates in Gyeongju spread about 36.7 km north to south and 38.5 km east to west. 30 of them are within 10 km of Cheonmachong Tomb (Daereungwon Ancient Tombs) (천마총(대릉원)), and 40 are within 20 km.
Gyeongju things to do, 2 days
Nine attractions in Gyeongju can be split into a 2-day plan: about 5.8 km straight-line for day 1 and 31.5 km for day 2. Day 1 starts at Cheonmachong Tomb (Daereungwon Ancient Tombs) (천마총(대릉원)); day 2 continues from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond (경주 동궁과 월지).
Gyeongju attractions 2026
8 of the 48 attractions in Gyeongju had their official entries updated in 2026. The data was last synced on 2026-11-03.
Gyeongju tourist attractions
Tourist attractions in Gyeongju fall into 4 main categories: history 25, culture and arts 12, nature 10, activities 1. The largest group is history with 25 places.
Gyeongju main attractions
Of the 48 mapped attractions in Gyeongju, 29 lie north of the center and 19 south; 20 lie east and 28 west. A nearest-neighbor route through the top 6 is about 14.5 km.
FAQ
How many attractions are listed for Gyeongju?
48 attractions in Gyeongju have official descriptions in the Korea Tourism Organization data; 31 have photos.
Which place in Gyeongju has the most complete information?
Cheonmachong Tomb (Daereungwon Ancient Tombs) (천마총(대릉원)), based on description length, photo, phone number and coordinates.
When was this data last synced?
The data was last synced on 2026-11-03.
Sources and data date
Source: Korea Tourism Organization official tourism data (TourAPI), data.go.kr. Data as of 2026-11-03. Check the official website before you go.
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