The Daereungwon area in Gyeongju is home to the ancient tombs of royal families and aristocrats from the Silla period, as well as Silla ruins, and Gyeongju Hwangnidangil is lined with cafes and restaurants popular with young people.
As you get off at Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal and enter downtown Gyeongju, you will see a mountain of large ancient tombs. These are the ancient tombs unique to Silla, belonging to the royal family and aristocrats of the Silla period, standing majestically as if they were occupying the city of Gyeongju.
Gyeongju's tourist attraction is the Cheonmachong Tomb, and there is also the Daereungwon Memorial Hall, which is home to 23 large and small ancient tombs, and there are seven Silla ruins in the surrounding area.
175. The Tomb of King Michu of Silla (Historic Site 40), 39. Gyeongju Hwangnam-ri Tombs (Historic Site 172), 161. Gyeongjuro Seo-ri Tombs (Historic Site 38), 246. Silla Oreung (Historic Site XNUMX), XNUMX. Gyeongju Eastern Historic Site (Historic Site XNUMX), XNUMX. Gyeongjuro Dong-ri Tombs (Historic Site XNUMX), and XNUMX. Jaemaeong (Historic Site XNUMX).
The Daereungwon area is a treasure trove of Silla cultural assets, where valuable relics have been excavated that give a glimpse into the lifestyle of the Silla period, including six gold crowns, a heavenly horse painting, glass cups, and various Silla earthenware.
Another new tourist spot that is gaining attention is Gyeongju Hwangnidangil, located about 700 meters west of the Cheonmachong section of the tomb, and lined with trendy cafes and restaurants popular with young people.
Map of Cheonmachong and Daereungwon area
- world Heritage, Daereungwon area (Cheonmazuka), Gyeongju, Gyeongju Attractions, Gyeongju Historic Area, Silla tombsDaereungwon (Heavenly Horse Tomb)
Daereungwon in Gyeongju is a typical Silla-era tomb park. Cheonmachong is open to the public and displays precious relics from the Silla period. It is the largest Silla tomb in the country.
- Gyeongju Nodong-ri and Noseo-ri Tombs
Gyeongju Nodong-ri and Noseo-ri Tomb Group, located about a 10-minute walk from Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal, is a small hilltop tomb complex, unlike the neatly maintained Daereungwon.
- Byolchaebang Gyodong Sanpat
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- Gyeongju Joksaem Area Archaeological Excavation Museum
This is the Gyeongju Chossaem Area Archaeological Excavation Museum, which is open to the public the excavation site of the 4th to 6th century Silla Tomb No. 44 (stone-piled wooden coffin tomb) located in Gyeongju Tomb Park. Spot name: Gyeongju Chossaem Area Archaeological Excavation Museum.
- Kurosanpa
A vegetable hand-rolled rice restaurant located in the Daereungwon (ancient tomb park) area of the Gyeongju Historical Site, a World Heritage Site. Gyeongju cuisine, the capital of the Silla Kingdom for a thousand years, is known for its sambap, sundubu jjigae, kalguk, and other dishes.
- Gyeongju Doseol Village
A traditional restaurant built about 100 years ago in Gyeongju. Here you can enjoy a mini Korean set menu with 15 different dishes. It is accessible on foot from the Gyeongju Intercity (Express) Bus Terminal.
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