Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Gyeongju December 2025 | Expedia.ca [Gyeongju Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Gyeongju.dx602633)[Hotels in Gyeongju](https://expedia.ca/Gyeongju-Hotels.d602633.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Gyeongju](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Gyeongju.d602633.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Gyeongju Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Gyeongju.d602633.Car-Rental-Guide)[Gyeongju Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Gyeongju.d602633.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Gyeongju ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Gyeongju Types of activities [Gyeongju travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Gyeongju.dx602633) ![Gyeongju](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/341000/341238-Gyeongju.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gyeongju](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/341000/341224-Gyeongju.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gyeongju](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/341000/341226-Gyeongju.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gyeongju](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/341000/341239-Gyeongju.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gyeongju](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/341000/341222-Gyeongju.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Gyeongju Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Gyeongju has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Gyeongju is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Gyeongju to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Gyeongju Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Gyeongju. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Gyeongju attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Top places to visit ### 1\. Bomun Lake Bomun Lake has the forested Toham Mountain as its backdrop and attracts Korean families and elderly people from the city who are looking for some time away in nature. While you can visit the lake on a day trip, most stay in the Bomun Lake Resort, a tourism complex with several hotels, shops and restaurants by the artificial lake. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Bomun-Lake-Gyeongju.d6337922.Vacation-Attraction) ![Bomun Lake featuring landscape views and rides](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6337922/e99cc585-f5a6-44cb-94d3-beba64d1fad2.jpg) ### 2\. Bulguksa Temple Bulguksa is the main temple of the 11th district of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. Even if you are not into Buddhist architecture, it’s worth visiting Bulguk-sa because of its beautiful gardens with arched stone bridges, lotus ponds and drooping willow trees. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Bulguksa-Temple-Gyeongju.d6119576.Vacation-Attraction) ![Bulguksa Temple featuring a temple or place of worship and heritage elements as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6119576/000822a4-a905-41e8-ae2a-c1fc7c5c5a05.jpg) ### 3\. Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond While in Gyeongju, you won’t want to miss seeing the Gyeongju Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond after dark, when the illuminated pagodas and trees are reflected in the water. The small complex is part of Gyeongju National Park and it’s a local favorite for scenic evening walks. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Donggung-Palace-And-Wolji-Pond-Gyeongju.d6258557.Vacation-Attraction) ![Gyeongju Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond showing a lake or waterhole and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6258557/273ca040-eaf5-4de3-bb62-273df7cf4e1d.jpg) ### 4\. Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village Visit the Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village to get a glimpse of the life of the Choi Clan of Korea, take part in artisan workshops, have a traditional Korean meal and taste the heritage-listed sake known as Gyeongju Gyodong Beopju liquor. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Gyeongju-Gyochon-Traditional-Village-Gyeongju.d553248621554113753.Vacation-Attraction) ![Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village featuring night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621554113753/b4c64023-a2bc-42df-ad84-12023ec01a27.jpg) ### 5\. Gyeongju National Museum Take the whole family to the Gyeongju National Museum, where everyone can learn all about the era of the Silla kingdom. The on-site children’s museum will keep the kids happy while the adults browse the exhibitions in the main hall, the comprehensive Silla History Gallery. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Gyeongju-National-Museum-Gyeongju.d6119584.Vacation-Attraction) ![Gyeongju National Museum featuring interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6119584/962bb476-f871-4510-bf8a-875090ea15ba.jpg) ### 6\. Cheomseongdae Cheomseongdae, which literally means “reverently regarding the stars platform” in Korean, takes us back to the early days of science in South Korea’s former Silla capital. Learn how astronomy was used in agriculture, religion and urban planning in South Korea, or simply come here to enjoy the vistas. The tower is surrounded by the green burial mounds that are known as “tumuli,” which are iconic for Gyeongju. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Cheomseongdae-Gyeongju.d6119580.Vacation-Attraction) ![Cheomseongdae showing heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6119580/ec9c46a1-5df3-4bf4-9887-e3332ecba3f1.jpg) ## Recommended things to do in Gyeongju | Number of things to do | 35 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Winter Wonderland Healing Park and Gyeongju/Daegu Tour from Busan](/things-to-do/winter-wonderland-gyeongju-healing-park-and-bulguksa-one-day-tour.a49523560.activity-details): CA $88 | | Top 5 things to do | [Echoes of Silla Gyeongju Historical Guided Day Tour from Busan](/things-to-do/echoes-of-silla-gyeongju-historical-splendour-day-tour.a48664851.activity-details)[Guided Car Tour in Geyongju with a Local Guide](/things-to-do/guided-car-tour-in-geyongju-with-a-local-guide.a46531837.activity-details)[Private Guided World Heritage Gyeongju Taxi Tour](/things-to-do/private-guided-world-heritage-tour-to-gyeongju.a49293969.activity-details)[Private Day tour Gyeongju Unesco culture area in Gyeongju city](/things-to-do/full-day-private-tour-in-jeju-island-unesco-world-heritage.a46443755.activity-details)[Cheongsong Ice Valley, Pohang Space Walk & Gyeongju Tour fr Busan](/things-to-do/cheongsong-ice-valley-and-pohang-space-walk-and-gyeongju.a49466852.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | | | With kids | [Echoes of Silla Gyeongju Historical Guided Day Tour from Busan](/things-to-do/echoes-of-silla-gyeongju-historical-splendour-day-tour.a48664851.activity-details)[Guided Car Tour in Geyongju with a Local Guide](/things-to-do/guided-car-tour-in-geyongju-with-a-local-guide.a46531837.activity-details)[Private Day tour Gyeongju Unesco culture area in Gyeongju city](/things-to-do/full-day-private-tour-in-jeju-island-unesco-world-heritage.a46443755.activity-details)[Cheongsong Ice Valley, Pohang Space Walk & Gyeongju Tour fr Busan](/things-to-do/cheongsong-ice-valley-and-pohang-space-walk-and-gyeongju.a49466852.activity-details)[Winter Wonderland Healing Park and Gyeongju/Daegu Tour from Busan](/things-to-do/winter-wonderland-gyeongju-healing-park-and-bulguksa-one-day-tour.a49523560.activity-details) | ## What to do in Gyeongju --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Gyeongju ![Bomun Lake](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/341000/341609-Bomun-Lake.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. [](https://expedia.ca/Bomun-Lake-Gyeongju.d6337922.Vacation-Attraction) ![Bulguksa Temple](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/341000/341498-Bulguksa-Temple.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Bulguksa-Temple-Gyeongju.d6119576.Vacation-Attraction) ![Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/341000/341568-Gyeongju-Donggung-Palace-And-Wolji-Pond.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond This 7th-century royal residence with reflecting pond from the Silla Dynasty looks especially photogenic at night. [](https://expedia.ca/Donggung-Palace-And-Wolji-Pond-Gyeongju.d6258557.Vacation-Attraction) ![Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/341000/341797-Gyeongju-Gyochon-Traditional-Village.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Gyeongju-Gyochon-Traditional-Village-Gyeongju.d553248621554113753.Vacation-Attraction) ![Gyeongju National Museum](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/341000/341539-Gyeongju-National-Museum.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. [](https://expedia.ca/Gyeongju-National-Museum-Gyeongju.d6119584.Vacation-Attraction) ![Cheomseongdae](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/341000/341513-Cheomseongdae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Cheomseongdae-Gyeongju.d6119580.Vacation-Attraction) ![Seokguram Grotto](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/b9cd438aa41d9d6333826121992ec4b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Seokguram Grotto You can learn about the history of Gyeongju with a stop at Seokguram Grotto. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.ca/Seokguram-Grotto-Gyeongju.d6119588.Vacation-Attraction) ![Daereungwon Royal Tomb](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/341000/341673-Daereungwon-Tomb-Complex.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Daereungwon Royal Tomb You can find out about the history of Gyeongju with a visit to Daereungwon Royal Tomb. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.ca/Daereungwon-Royal-Tomb-Gyeongju.d553248635921055535.Vacation-Attraction) ![Tumuli Park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/341000/341578-Tumuli-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tumuli Park Dotted with ancient burial mounds and surrounded by abundant nature, this walled-off city park is a major attraction in Gyeongju. [](https://expedia.ca/Tumuli-Park-Gyeongju.d6119582.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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