Night view of Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond (Apike Pond)
Night view of Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Gyeongju Tourist Map


Gyeongju, the world heritage site of the "thousand-year royal capital of Silla", is located about an hour's drive from Busan!

When talking about historic sites that are indispensable in Korea, one cannot help but mention the 1,000-year-old ancient capital of Gyeongju. This is probably because, like the 1,000-year-old ancient capital of Nara, which has been loved since ancient times in Japan, the breath of our ancestors who valued nature and lived in harmony with it even amidst rapid urbanization still remains everywhere.

In fact, if you dig a little in the soil near Daereungwon (ancient tomb park), you will find layers of ruins, which shows that it is a place where modern people and ancient peoples actively interacted with each other. Let us introduce Gyeongju, the "thousand-year royal capital of Silla," which holds such deep meaning.

What is Silla?

Silla (신라) was a monarchy that existed on the ancient Korean peninsula and ruled over 1,000 monarchs for about 56 years. It is also known as the "thousand-year kingdom" and for its glorious golden culture, and is also called the "golden country."

It was founded as the first of the three kingdoms during the Three Kingdoms period of Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla, and after the Three Kingdoms Unification War, it came to control most of the Korean Peninsula. In 676, the three kingdoms were unified to form Unified Silla, ushering in the period of the North and South Kingdoms (Unified Silla).

After unification, Silla fended off invasions from the Tang Dynasty in the Silla-Tang War, and with its strong military and naval power, it became a powerful nation in East Asia. In addition, Silla built World Heritage sites such as Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple, and supported the development of Buddhism, creating a magnificent Buddhist culture. Silla's economic wealth and cultural prosperity were widely known in Arabia and Persia, and it was recognized as a utopia. However, by the end of the 9th century, it lost control over the provinces and was divided into the Later Three Kingdoms, and was eventually annexed by Goryeo. Silla's idea of ​​unifying the Three Kingdoms later became the prototype for the consciousness of the Korean people.

Gyeongju Tourism Area Division

Gyeongju city area Gyeongju Namsan District Gyeongju Gyochon/Wolseong District Daereungwon area (Cheonmazuka) Gyeongju Bulguksa Temple Area Gyeongju Station Area in the west of Gyeongju Gyeongju East Coast Area Gyeongju Yangdong Folklore Area Gyeongju Bomun Tourist Complex Area Gyeongju Queen Seondeok Tomb Area

Gyeongju food

Gyeongju Transportation


The center of Gyeongju tourism,UNESCO World Heritage Site "Gyeongju Historic Areas" 

It is a comprehensive archaeological area that tells the 2000-year history of the Silla Dynasty and refers to five districts that were registered as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 5. There are three districts in downtown Gyeongju: Wolseong District, Daereungwon District, and Hwangnyongsa Temple District, as well as Namsan District next to the Gyeongbu Expressway and Sanseong District in the Bomun Tourist Complex.

Popular tourist spots in Gyeongju
Gyeongju Population245,475 people (October 2024)
Area (km2)1324.05
UNESCO World Heritage SiteBulguksa Temple,Seokguram Grotto(1995) 
Namsan,Tsukishiro,Great Mausoleum,Hwangnyongsa Temple,Yamashiro(Five Gyeongju Historic Areas, 5) 
Yangdong Folk Village(2010)
TransportationGyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal,Gyeongju Station

Private car tour from Busan

Ulsan Private Car Tour (1) World Heritage Tour (9) Castle Tour (2) Gongju, Buyeo and Iksan Tour (1) Andong Tour (1) Geoje Island Tour (1) Gyeongju (3) Gyeongju Private Car Tour (4) Local optional tour (0) Cherry Blossom Viewing Tour (0) 釜山ツアー (1) Busan Private Car Tour (2) Busan Tourist Taxi (2) Busan suburbs tour (13)

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