Royal Tomb of King Taejong Muyeol Tours

Cemeteries probably aren't the first thing to cross your mind when it comes to sightseeing, but they can reveal plenty about a place. Visit Royal Tomb of King Taejong Muyeol for some fascinating clues to the past.

If you're planning to stick around a while in Gyeongju, Royal Tomb of King Taejong Muyeol is a great place to start your exploring. This burial ground is one of many attractions worth seeing here. Hwangnidan-gil Road, Bomun Lake, and Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond are also ready to be explored close by.

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Cheonmachong showing a park

Cheonmachong

You can learn about the history of Gyeongju with a trip to Cheonmachong. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.

Cheonmachong
Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village featuring night scenes

Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village

A tour of this folkloric settlement in a rural setting gives you an insight into how people used to live in the ancient city of Gyeongju.

Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village
Tumuli Park featuring a garden as well as a couple

Tumuli Park

Dotted with ancient burial mounds and surrounded by abundant nature, this walled-off city park is a major attraction in Gyeongju.

Tumuli Park
St Maarten and St Martin which includes cycling and heritage elements as well as an individual male

Daereungwon Royal Tomb

History comes alive in Gyeongju, where grassy hills are scattered with the tombs of royals at this incredible partially excavated attraction.

Daereungwon Royal Tomb
Gyerim Forest which includes a garden and heritage elements

Gyerim Forest

Read the mythical story behind this nature reserve in Gyeongju, go for a stroll beneath ancient trees and take a seat to relax in solitude.

Gyerim Forest
Cheomseongdae showing heritage elements

Cheomseongdae

A National Treasure of Korea, this ancient astronomical observatory, in the shape of a big bottle, is the oldest one of its kind in East Asia.

Cheomseongdae

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Rivertain Hotel Gyeongju

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Gyeongju Hanokhotel Chunchugwan

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Hotel Palace Gyeongju

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Gyeongju Hwangnamkwan Hanok Hotel

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