{"id":15778,"date":"2025-09-30T15:41:52","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T13:41:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/?p=15778"},"modified":"2025-09-30T15:46:19","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T13:46:19","slug":"what-to-see-in-gyeongju-south-koreas-burial-mound-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/what-to-see-in-gyeongju-south-koreas-burial-mound-city\/","title":{"rendered":"What to See in Gyeongju, South Korea&#8217;s Burial Mound City"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Today we\u2019re talking about a destination we highly recommend including in your <strong>South Korea<\/strong> itinerary: <strong>Gyeongju<\/strong>, the former capital of the Silla Kingdom. It\u2019s one of those places travelers remember fondly long after their visit.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-700x467\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/gyeonju-01-700x467.jpg\" alt=\"Welcome to Gyeongju\" class=\"wp-image-16683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/gyeonju-01-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/gyeonju-01.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Welcome to Gyeongju<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Historic, colorful, entertaining, and comfortable, Gyeongju offers many of the things people seek when visiting South Korea\u2014green spaces, temples, hanok villages\u2014a perfect blend of culture, nature, and history. Continue reading to discover what to see in Gyeongju.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You Can&#8217;t Miss in Gyeongju<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-senff-sticky-block\" data-topspace=\"60\" data-cfa=\"true\" data-minwidth=\"600\" data-maxwidth=\"99999\" data-pushup=\"#final-footer\" data-zindex=\"1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#park-of-the-burial-mounds\">Park of the Burial Mounds<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#cheomseongdae-observatory\">Cheomseongdae Observatory<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#gyochon-traditional-village\">Gyochon Traditional Village<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#woljeonggyo-bridge\">Woljeonggyo Bridge<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#donggung-palace-and-wolji-pond\">Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#bunhwangsa\">Bunhwangsa<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#seongdong-market\">Seongdong Market<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#gyeongju-national-museum\">Gyeongju National Museum<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#bulguksa-temple\">Bulguksa Temple<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#seokguram-grotto\">Seokguram Grotto<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#yangdong-folk-village\">Yangdong Folk Village<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#remember\">Remember<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"park-of-the-burial-mounds\">Park of the Burial Mounds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the Silla Dynasty ruled Korea for nearly a thousand years, it\u2019s no surprise their legacy can be found on every corner, especially in Gyeongju. The Burial Mound Park contains the ancient tombs of kings, nobles, and royal family members from that era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each of those grassy hills you see (reminiscent of the <strong>Chocolate Hills<\/strong> in Bohol, Philippines) is actually a royal tomb, where the most prominent members of the Silla family now rest.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Gyeonju-02.jpg\" alt=\"One of the famous burial mounds\" class=\"wp-image-17441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Gyeonju-02.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Gyeonju-02-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">One of the famous burial mounds<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>It might be hard to imagine there&#8217;s anything beneath those mounds, but that doubt quickly vanishes once you visit the <strong>Geumgwanchong Tomb<\/strong> and the <strong>Silla Dynasty Tombs Information Center<\/strong>\u2014two adjacent attractions that explain it all in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Gyeonju-15.jpg\" alt=\"Inside the Geumgwanchong Tomb\" class=\"wp-image-17447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Gyeonju-15.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Gyeonju-15-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Inside the Geumgwanchong Tomb<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Even kids can have a great time here, as there are interactive exhibits and activities designed especially for them.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"933\" height=\"1400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Gyeonju-16.jpg\" alt=\"Activities for the little ones\" class=\"wp-image-17446\" style=\"width:auto;height:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Gyeonju-16.jpg 933w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Gyeonju-16-467x700.jpg 467w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 933px) 100vw, 933px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Activities for the little ones<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Take your time to explore the whole park and make your way toward the lotus garden and flower park. On your walk, you&#8217;ll come across various tombs and historical spots, like this next one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cheomseongdae-observatory\">Cheomseongdae Observatory<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You might read that <strong>Cheomseongdae Observatory<\/strong> is the oldest observatory in East Asia, and imagine something monumental. But when you finally see it, you might think, \u201cWait\u2026 that\u2019s it?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not particularly large or flashy, but since it\u2019s close to many other attractions, you\u2019ll likely pass by it anyway.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Gyeonju-05.jpg\" alt=\"Cheomseongdae Observatory\" class=\"wp-image-17443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Gyeonju-05.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Gyeonju-05-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cheomseongdae Observatory<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Even though it\u2019s not breathtaking at first glance, try to imagine ancient astronomers observing the stars from here hundreds of years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you dig a little deeper, you\u2019ll learn that the stones aren\u2019t randomly placed\u2014their arrangement symbolizes days, months, and the lunar calendar. Fascinating, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"gyochon-traditional-village\">Gyochon Traditional Village<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, no visit to Gyeongju is complete without a stroll through a traditional village\u2014and yes, Gyeongju has more than one (we\u2019ll talk about the other later).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Gyeonju-03.jpg\" alt=\"Gyochon Traditional Village\" class=\"wp-image-17448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Gyeonju-03.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Gyeonju-03-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gyochon Traditional Village<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Just south of the park and along the riverbank, you\u2019ll find Gyochon Village, a charming hanok neighborhood where you can wander narrow alleys, sip tea, and admire how carefully preserved everything is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While you&#8217;re there, don\u2019t miss the House of the Choi Clan, a family said to have maintained its wealth for twelve generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"woljeonggyo-bridge\">Woljeonggyo Bridge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Continue your walk along the river heading east and you\u2019ll soon arrive at the Woljeonggyo Bridge. At 70 meters long, it\u2019s the largest wooden bridge in South Korea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though it\u2019s a modern reconstruction, nobody seems to mind. In fact, you&#8217;re likely to witness a photo shoot or a couple in traditional attire\u2014a sight Koreans truly seem to enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Gyeonju-04.jpg\" alt=\"Woljeonggyo Bridge\" class=\"wp-image-17444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Gyeonju-04.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Gyeonju-04-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Woljeonggyo Bridge<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"donggung-palace-and-wolji-pond\">Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We continue our walk and share more things to see in Gyeongju\u2014this time, <strong>Donggung Palace and its Wolji Pond<\/strong>, a secondary palace used for banquets when important guests visited, built by order of King Munmu in 674.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, you can stroll through the various pavilions and walk around the pond on a pleasant visit that takes no more than 20\u201330 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Gyeonju-09.jpg\" alt=\"Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond\" class=\"wp-image-17454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Gyeonju-09.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Gyeonju-09-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The pond was dredged in 1974 as part of a restoration project, and many of the relics found there are now housed in the Gyeongju National Museum.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Gyeonju-10.jpg\" alt=\"Another perspective\" class=\"wp-image-17450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Gyeonju-10.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Gyeonju-10-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Another perspective<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bunhwangsa\">Bunhwangsa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another temple complex from the Silla era is <strong>Bunhwangsa<\/strong>, a <strong>UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/strong>. Built in the 7th century during the reign of Queen Seondeok, it\u2019s home to the oldest surviving pagoda in South Korea.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Gyeonju-11.jpg\" alt=\"Bunhwangsa\" class=\"wp-image-17452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Gyeonju-11.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Gyeonju-11-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bunhwangsa<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"seongdong-market\">Seongdong Market<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As you know, one of our top recommendations is always to visit a local market\u2014places where you can see, smell, touch, taste, and talk.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Gyeonju-07.jpg\" alt=\"Seongdong Market\" class=\"wp-image-17449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Gyeonju-07.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Gyeonju-07-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Seongdong Market<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In Gyeongju, don\u2019t miss <strong>Seongdong Market<\/strong>, a maze of narrow alleys where, in addition to food, you\u2019ll find all kinds of items.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Gyeonju-06.jpg\" alt=\"Friendly ladies at the market\" class=\"wp-image-17445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Gyeonju-06.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Gyeonju-06-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Friendly ladies at the market<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"gyeongju-national-museum\">Gyeongju National Museum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the city is often described as an open-air museum, it\u2019s always worth diving deeper into the local history and culture in a traditional museum setting.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Gyeonju-14.jpg\" alt=\"Gyeongju National Museum\" class=\"wp-image-17442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Gyeonju-14.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Gyeonju-14-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gyeongju National Museum<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In Gyeongju, you\u2019ll find the famous National Museum, where you can explore relics recovered from Wolji Pond, Silla crowns, and artifacts from the Hwangnyongsa Buddhist Temple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bulguksa-temple\">Bulguksa Temple<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Much of Bulguksa Temple was rebuilt, as little of it remained after the Japanese invasions. But after rising from the ashes, it earned its World Heritage status. Among the cultural treasures preserved here are the Seokgatap and Dabotap stone pagodas\u2014both designated National Treasures.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Gyeonju-12.jpg\" alt=\"Bulguksa Temple\" class=\"wp-image-17451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Gyeonju-12.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Gyeonju-12-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bulguksa Temple<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>To visit the temple, you\u2019ll need to take a day trip from Gyeongju, but it\u2019s easy to get there by bus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a style=\"font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/gyeongju-l90389\/gyeongju-unesco-heritage-tour-including-bulguksa-temple-t479716\/?partner_id=ORA5DUX&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=EN-post-what-to-see-gyeongju\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Visit the UNESCO Heritage with a Tour Including Bulguksa Temple<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"seokguram-grotto\">Seokguram Grotto<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This stone temple, located on the slopes of Mount Tohamsan, is a man-made Buddhist grotto housing a massive Buddha statue facing the sea, seated in the Bhumisparsha mudra. Visitors often combine this site with a visit to Bulguksa Temple, as both are typically included in the same tour.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Gyeonju-13.jpg\" alt=\"Seokguram Grotto\" class=\"wp-image-17453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Gyeonju-13.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Gyeonju-13-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Seokguram Grotto<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"yangdong-folk-village\">Yangdong Folk Village<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The charm of <strong>Yangdong Folk Village<\/strong>, a popular day trip from Gyeongju, lies in its enviable natural setting and its remarkable state of preservation, despite being several centuries old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s been over 500 years since the village was founded, and today it is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site\u2014and the best part? It\u2019s still inhabited.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Gyeonju-08.jpg\" alt=\"Seokguram Grotto\" class=\"wp-image-17455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Gyeonju-08.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Gyeonju-08-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Seokguram Grotto<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The best way to enjoy your visit is to stop by the visitor center first, where you\u2019ll receive a map, learn about the various neighborhoods, and get directions to the most notable buildings, such as the local school and the large houses once occupied by clan leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you prefer visiting the village with a local guide, try this <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/gyeongju-l90389\/yangdong-village-gyeongju-unesco-site-private-van-tour-t803691\/?partner_id=ORA5DUX&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=EN-post-what-to-see-gyeongju\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Yangdong village &amp; Gyeongju Unesco Site Private Van Tour<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, there are plenty of things to see in Gyeongju, and if you add to that a city center filled with caf\u00e9s, bars, and a wide range of restaurants, you\u2019ll realize that you need at least a couple of days to fully enjoy it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you also plan to visit the temple, the grotto, and the surrounding village, three nights might not even feel like too much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/busan-l32281\/from-busan-gyeongju-historical-day-tour-with-sky-capsule-t848883\/?partner_id=ORA5DUX&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=EN-post-what-to-see-gyeongju\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Gyeongju Historical Day Tour with Sky Capsule<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Have a great trip!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"remember\">Remember<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Save money with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/iati-travel-insurance-discount-up-to-30-save-money-on-your-trips\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3409\"><strong>IATI Travel Insurance<\/strong> <strong>discount<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get your&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/south-korea-esim-with-unlimited-data-and-discount-get-it\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3943\">South Korea eSIM<\/a><\/strong> with a discount and unlimited data<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today we\u2019re talking about a destination we highly recommend including in your South Korea itinerary: Gyeongju, the former capital of the Silla Kingdom. It\u2019s one of those places travelers remember fondly long after their visit. Historic, colorful, entertaining, and comfortable, Gyeongju offers many of the things people seek when visiting South Korea\u2014green spaces, temples, hanok 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