Title: Visit Gyeongju: Best of Gyeongju Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca

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# Gyeongju

## Travel Guide

![Gyeongju showing a park and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602633/6bf513ee-b79e-4cf8-b370-be18e52d5c29.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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## Visit Gyeongju

Things to do

#### Dotted with ancient temples, burial mounds, pagodas and palaces, this former capital of the Silla Kingdom is the perfect place to explore early Korean history.

Exploring the South Korean city of Gyeongju is like visiting one big open-air museum. This coastal city is filled with so many ancient treasures that you will need days to see it all.

If you are interested in archeology, UNESCO World Heritage sites, Buddhism and Korean culture in general, make sure to add Gyeongju to your travel itinerary. This southern city was known as Seorabeol during the Silla Kingdom, which lasted from 57 B.C. until A.D. 935 and ruled over most of the Korean Peninsula.

Many ancient sites and national parks are located outside the city, but taxis aren’t expensive and there is a convenient intercity bus terminal as well.

You simply can’t miss the dynasty’s distinct burial mounds, the tumuli*,* which are covered in grass and dot the region. The best place to see a few dozen at once is Tumuli-gongwon, a walled historic park. While climbing onto the mounds is not an option, you can take a peek inside the 5th-century Cheonmachong tomb.

To see the ancient relics found in these tombs, visit the Gyeongju National Museum near Wolseong-gongwon Park.

To really immerse yourself in the local culture, visit the Gyochon Traditional Village, Kyongju Folk Craft Village next to the Silla Arts And Science Museum, or Yangdong Folk Village.

Gyeongju’s early “sa” (temples) of Bulguk, Bunhwang, Girim and Golgul are must-sees if you are into early Buddhist history. The city’s Gyerim Forest is a spiritual place for different reasons.

For dinner, make sure you try the city’s gyori gimbap: dried seaweed rolls with thinly sliced fried egg. Order a bowl of janchi guksu*,* a traditional noodle soup, to go with it.

Don’t retreat to your hotel just yet the Gyeongju Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond is the perfect place for an evening stroll.

Gyeongju, in North Gyeongsang Province, is just east of Daegu. You could visit as a daytrip from Seoul by express train (2 hours one way), although such a rushed trip won’t do this fascinating city justice. Because the sights are quite spread out, it is better to save money and come by express bus (4 hours) and stay a few days to enjoy all the heritage sites of Gyeongju.

- Gyeongju Hotel Deals
- Vacation Rentals in Gyeongju

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Lahan Select Gyeongju

338, Bomun-ro Gyeongju North Gyeongsang

CA $138

CA $151 total

Mar 2 - Mar 3

includes taxes & fees

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9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)

Love this place

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026

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Hilton Gyeongju

484-7, Bomun-ro Gyeongju North Gyeongsang

CA $159

CA $193 total

Mar 2 - Mar 3

includes taxes & fees

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Commodore Hotel Gyeongju

422, Bomun-ro Gyeongju North Gyeongsang

CA $97

CA $108 total

Feb 10 - Feb 11

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8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)

Get breakfast! Great location and exceptional service.

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026

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Gyeongju West Namsan Hanok Pension

435-12, Poseok-ro, Naenam-myeon Gyeongju North Gyeongsang

Stay at this condo in Gyeongju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Hwangnidan-gil Road and Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond ...

7.6/10 Good! (37 reviews)

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Art in Tiara

3, Bukgun 4-gil Gyeongju North Gyeongsang

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8.4/10 Very Good! (105 reviews)

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Gyeongju Sulleim Pension

190-11, Bobul-ro Gyeongju North Gyeongsang

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9.4/10 Exceptional! (101 reviews)

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### Popular places to visit

![Bomun Lake showing rides](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6337922/9773c34f-2317-4fdc-b063-25dfa9e64d93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Bomun Lake

Walk over an idyllic bridge, cruise around in a ferry that is shaped like a giant duck or swan and admire the giant water mill when staying in this lake resort.

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#### Bulguksa Temple

Venture to the forested slopes of Mount Toham to enjoy its picturesque gardens and learn about this highly significant complex dating back to the ancient Silla Kingdom.

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#### 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.

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#### Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

This 7th-century royal residence with reflecting pond from the Silla Dynasty looks especially photogenic at night.

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#### Gyeongju World Resort

Bring your family to Gyeongju World Resort and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Gyeongju. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area. 

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![Gyeongju National Museum featuring interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6119584/962bb476-f871-4510-bf8a-875090ea15ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Gyeongju National Museum

Admire a treasure trove of precious relics from the Silla dynasty in the former capital of the ancient Korean millennial kingdom.

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### Things to do

![Echoes of Silla Gyeongju Historical Guided Day Tour from Busan](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48664851/eba1c2fe-962d-49ca-847a-1a1688dc898c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Echoes of Silla Gyeongju Historical Guided Day Tour from Busan

CA $87

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

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#### Private Day tour Gyeongju Unesco culture area in Gyeongju city

CA $109

per adult

**80%** of travellers recommend

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#### Cheongsong Ice Valley, Pohang Space Walk & Gyeongju Tour fr Busan

CA $84

per adult

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#### Private World Heritage Gyeongju Taxi Tour

CA $151

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#### Full day Private Gyeongju UNESCO Heritage Tour : a glimpse into Silla

CA $350

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#### Gyeongju UNESCO sites Private tour with licensed tour guide

CA $509

per adult

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## Cities near Gyeongju

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### Pohang

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### Ulsan

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### Cheongdo

- Cities near Gyeongju
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