The 5 Best Monuments & Statues in Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do

January 25, 2022 Kiesha Cripe

Gyeongju (Korean: 경주, pronounced [kjʌŋ.dʑu]), historically known as "Seorabeol" (Korean: 서라벌, pronounced [sʌ.ɾa.bʌl]), is a coastal city in the far southeastern corner of North Gyeongsang Province in South Korea. It is the second largest city by area in the province after Andong, covering 1,324 km (511 sq mi) with a population of 264,091 people (as of December 2012.) Gyeongju is 370 km (230 mi) southeast of Seoul, and 55 km (34 mi) east of Daegu. The city borders Cheongdo and Yeongcheon to the west, Ulsan to the south and Pohang to the north, while to the east lies the coast of the East Sea. Numerous low mountains—outliers of the Taebaek range—are scattered around the city.
Restaurants in Gyeongju

1. Royal Tomb of King Jinpyeong

608 Bomun-dong, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do South Korea +82 54-779-6061
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Royal Tomb of King Jinpyeong

2. Seokguram

999 Jinhyeon-dong, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do 780-400 South Korea +82 54-746-9933 http://www.sukgulam.org
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4.0 based on 654 reviews

Seokguram

The eighth-century cave temple with a statue of Buddha looking at the sea.

Reviewed By moot - Tenbury Wells, United Kingdom

We hiked from Bulguk-sa all the way up (and on to Tohamsan Peak- take the trail beside the ticket booth) and down and although it was a slight challenge it was definitely worth it. The Buddha in the grotto is amazing and we were able to spend as long as we liked contemplating- we were there in November and there weren’t huge crowds but given the size of the toilet facilities and the car park I can imagine it gets very busy in season. The trees all around were stunning- definitely walk one way if you can manage it.

3. Daereungwon Tomb Complex

9 Gaerim-ro, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do 38165 South Korea +82 54-750-8650 https://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/ATR/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=264117
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4.0 based on 251 reviews

Daereungwon Tomb Complex

Reviewed By TravelerTrecker

This is a UNESCO site. You can see the tombs (tumuli) of the many kings and queens members of the Silla dinasty. The place is surrounded by a wall; the gardens and tombs are very well kept. The tombs are unique; they are large, tall, and are covered by green grass. You cannot visit the interior of the tombs. Some of the treasures discovered in the tombs are located at the Gyeongju National museum and at the Seoul National Museum. To understand the place and its contents, it is a good idea to visit these two museums. The treasures are impressive! There are several paths that you can take to visit the site at your pace. The paths connect and are very easy to follow. The park is harmonized by traditional music. The trees are beautiful and full of fruits. The site is peaceful, sublime, and relaxing. Just spent time, walk around, seat on the benches, see the green color, feel the great past, monumental history of the Silla culture, listen to the Korean past. The site is easy to find. You have to pay a very cheap ticket to enter. You need 2 hours to enjoy the site. Close by, outside the site, there is a replica of the old Gyeongju bell in a nice shrine. It complements your visit. Daereungwon is perhaps, the most impressive site in the historical area of Gyeongju. The are some other tombs close by. They are not kept as well as the ones here.

4. Tomb of General Kim Yu Shin

44-7, Chunghyo 2-gil, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do 38058 South Korea
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4.0 based on 64 reviews

Tomb of General Kim Yu Shin

Reviewed By angegels - Gumi, South Korea

This place is really close to the bus terminal. I enjoyed walking from the terminal up to this location with my boyfriend. When we reached the spot, we were surprised to see several other tourists as well. One group was traveling with a tour guide and she was telling the group the story about Kim Yu Sin. So sad that I was only able to undertand a part of it. It sound interesting for me. Aside from Kim Yu Sin's tomb, people also visit this place to exercise. Maybe hike or jog around. This place is also close to a river which has a very good view! Really relaxing. I recommend to visit this place since its just near the bus terminal anyways.

5. Tongiljeon

6, Chilburam-gil, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do 38174 South Korea +82 54-748-1850 http://www.gyeongju.go.kr/tour/page.do?mnu_uid=2295&area_uid=92&cmd=2
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4.0 based on 16 reviews

Tongiljeon

Reviewed By divyakrish33

a very peaceful place, so beautiful during the autumn , Best to visit it in autumn when the place is decorated with autumn colors. There are ginkgo trees near the front areas and some maple trees in the compound. I went there near sunset time and it was probably the best time for photography

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