Gyeongju Travel Guide
Korea's ancient capital — open-air museum of the Silla dynasty.
Best Time
March – May, September – November
Budget/Day
$30–$45
Mid-Range/Day
$60–$100
Getting Around
Bus / Bike
Top Things to Do
1Bulguksa Temple
UNESCO World Heritage temple from 528 AD with stunning stone architecture.
$4
2Cheomseongdae Observatory
Asia's oldest astronomical observatory from the 7th century.
Free (area $2)
3Tumuli Park
Royal burial mounds scattered across green fields. Surreal landscape.
$2
Where to Eat
Sweet red bean pastry$1–$1
1Gyeongju Bread (Hwangnam-ppang)
Korean wrap rice$6–$9
2Ssambap Alley
Traditional Silla cuisine$11–$18
3Sukyeong Restaurant
Where to Stay
Budget · Downtown
1Guesthouse Hanje
Mid-Range · Bomun Lake
2Hotel Hyundai Gyeongju
Luxury · Bomun Lake
3The Commodore Hotel
Getting Around
Local bus $1. Bike rental $4/day. Flat city, very bike-friendly.