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Gyeongju

Gyeongju is best understood as an ancient Silla capital whose heritage is spread across burial mounds, palace remains and Buddhist sanctuaries. The museum and area-based routes help make sense of this archaeological landscape.

Gyeonggi Province
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What makes it special

  • Gyeongju National Museum, with Silla collections and finds from Donggung and Wolji.
  • Daereungwon’s burial mounds, Cheomseongdae, Wolseong and Wolji Pond.
  • Bulguksa and Seokguram, a Buddhist temple and art ensemble on the slopes of Tohamsan.
Gyeonggi Province
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Gyeonggi Province
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Royal burial mounds at Daereungwon in Gyeongju

Gyeongju in Two Days: Silla’s Historic Capital

A two-day itinerary combining royal tombs, urban archaeology, a museum and mountain temples without mistaking a historic city for a theme park.

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Profile updated: 30/09/2026