GuidesRoyal tombs, temples & heritage

Where are Gyeongju's royal tombs, temples and World Heritage sites, and which historic sites are always open and free?

This site lists 51 Gyeongju sights related to royal tombs, ancient tombs, temples and World Heritage, and 126 attractions that are open every day of the year and free.

Below, you can compare at a glance the visiting hours, closing days and admission fees of 10 key sites.

The 10 places in this guideFull list

Bulguksa Temple, Gyeongju
Royal Tombs · Temples · World Heritage · Jinhyeon-dong
Hours
09:00–18:00 (last admission 17:00)
Closed days
Open every day of the year
Seokguram Grotto, Gyeongju
Royal Tombs · Temples · World Heritage · Jinhyeon-dong
Hours
March–September 09:00–18:00February–October 09:00–17:30 more
Closed days
Open every day of the year
Daereungwon Tomb Complex Area, Gyeongju
Royal Tombs · Temples · World Heritage · Hwangnam-dong
Hours
Main gate 09:00–22:00Rear gate more
Closed days
Open every day of the year
Cheonmachong Tomb (Daereungwon Ancient Tombs)
Royal Tombs · Temples · World Heritage
Hours
Main gate 09:00–22:00Rear gate more
Closed days
Open every day of the year
Cheomseongdae Observatory
Royal Tombs · Temples · World Heritage
Hours
Summer 09:00–22:00Winter 09:00–21:00
Closed days
Open every day of the year
Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond
Royal Tombs · Temples · World Heritage · Inwang-dong
Hours
09:00–22:00 (last admission 21:30)
Closed days
Open every day of the year
Woljeonggyo Bridge
Royal Tombs · Temples · World Heritage · Gyo-dong
Hours
09:00–22:00
Closed days
Open every day of the year
Gyeongju Yangdong Village
Royal Tombs · Temples · World Heritage · Gangdong-myeon
Hours
Summer (April–September) 09:00–19:00Winter (October–March) 09:00–18:00 more
Closed days
Open every day of the year
Oksanseowon Confucian Academy
Royal Tombs · Temples · World Heritage · Angang-eup
Hours
Summer (April–September) 09:00–18:00Winter (October–March) 09:00–17:00
Closed days
Open every day of the year
Tomb of King Munmu, Gyeongju
Royal Tombs · Temples · World Heritage · Munmudaewang-myeon
Hours
Always open
Closed days
Open every day of the year

Photos: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1

51 royal tomb, temple and World Heritage sites

Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI and Gyeongju City Culture & Tourism data list 51 Gyeongju attractions with a royal tomb, temple or heritage term in their names. They include Bulguksa Temple, Seokguram Grotto, Daereungwon Tomb Complex, Cheomseongdae Observatory, Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, Yangdong Village and Oksanseowon Confucian Academy.

126 attractions open every day of the year and free

Of all attractions, 126 are open every day of the year and free to enter.

The 10 places in this guide

1

Bulguksa Temple, GyeongjuRoyal Tombs · Temples · World Heritage · Jinhyeon-dong

It is in the Jinhyeon-dong area. It is open 09:00–18:00 (last admission 17:00), and admission is free.
Hours
09:00–18:00 (last admission 17:00)
Closed days
Open every day of the year
Fee
Free
2

Seokguram Grotto, GyeongjuRoyal Tombs · Temples · World Heritage · Jinhyeon-dong

It is in the Jinhyeon-dong area. Admission is free, and it is open every day of the year.
Hours
March–September 09:00–18:00February–October 09:00–17:30 more
Closed days
Open every day of the year
Fee
Free
3

Daereungwon Tomb Complex Area, GyeongjuRoyal Tombs · Temples · World Heritage · Hwangnam-dong

It is in the Hwangnam-dong area. It is open every day of the year.
Hours
Main gate 09:00–22:00Rear gate more
Closed days
Open every day of the year
Fee
FreeDaereungwon Tomb Complex more
4

Cheonmachong Tomb (Daereungwon Ancient Tombs)Royal Tombs · Temples · World Heritage

It is open every day of the year.
Hours
Main gate 09:00–22:00Rear gate more
Closed days
Open every day of the year
Fee
Adults 3,000 wonIndividuals more
5

Cheomseongdae ObservatoryRoyal Tombs · Temples · World Heritage

It is open 09:00–22:00 in summer and 09:00–21:00 in winter, and admission is free.
Hours
Summer 09:00–22:00Winter 09:00–21:00
Closed days
Open every day of the year
Fee
Free
6

Donggung Palace and Wolji PondRoyal Tombs · Temples · World Heritage · Inwang-dong

It is in the Inwang-dong area. It is open 09:00–22:00 (last admission 21:30), every day of the year.
Hours
09:00–22:00 (last admission 21:30)
Closed days
Open every day of the year
Fee
Adults 3,000 wonIndividuals more
7

Woljeonggyo BridgeRoyal Tombs · Temples · World Heritage · Gyo-dong

It is in the Gyo-dong area. It is open 09:00–22:00, and admission is free.
Hours
09:00–22:00
Closed days
Open every day of the year
Fee
Free
8

Gyeongju Yangdong VillageRoyal Tombs · Temples · World Heritage · Gangdong-myeon

It is in the Gangdong-myeon area. It is open every day of the year.
Hours
Summer (April–September) 09:00–19:00Winter (October–March) 09:00–18:00 more
Closed days
Open every day of the year
Fee
Adults 4,000 wonIndividuals more
9

Oksanseowon Confucian AcademyRoyal Tombs · Temples · World Heritage · Angang-eup

It is in the Angang-eup area. Admission is free, and it is open every day of the year.
Hours
Summer (April–September) 09:00–18:00Winter (October–March) 09:00–17:00
Closed days
Open every day of the year
Fee
Free
10

Tomb of King Munmu, GyeongjuRoyal Tombs · Temples · World Heritage · Munmudaewang-myeon

It is in the Munmudaewang-myeon area. It is always open, and admission is free.
Hours
Always open
Closed days
Open every day of the year
Fee
Free