Gyeongju National Park (경주국립공원) - Sightseeing - Korea travel and tourism information

Gyeongju National Park (경주국립공원)

Explanation

Gyeongju National Park, designated as a national park in 1968, holds a special status as Korea's only historical national park. The park spans 136.55㎢ across eight districts, including Tohamsan Mountain, home to the exquisite Buddhist treasures of Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto, as well as Namsan Mountain, known as the "Buddhist Museum," showcasing the pinnacle of Buddhist culture. The park boasts significant relics from the Silla dynasty alongside breathtaking natural landscapes. Recognized by UNESCO in 1979 as one of the top ten historic sites globally, it stands as a world-renowned cultural heritage site.

Inquiry

+82-54-778-4100

Homepage

gyeongju.knps.or.kr

Information Use

Experience Guide : Not available

Contact and Information : +82-54-746-4747

Parking facilities : Available

Day off : N/A (Open all year round)

Hours : Seokguram grotto 09:00-17:00 / Bulguksa temple 09:00-18:00

More information

Mountain Not Access Period
[Seasonal forest fire watch period]
March 2 - April 30 / November 15 - December 15
* TBD by park rangers depending on local weather and onsite circumstances

Tour Course Information
- Bulguksa Temple Course (4 hr)
- Gwaneumsa Temple Course (2 hr 30 min)
- Sinseonsa Temple Course (1 hr)
- Amgok Valley Course (3 hr 30 min)
- Samneung Royal Tombs Course (1 hr 30 min)
- Sambulsa Temple Course (1 hr)
- Yongjanggol Valley Course (1 hr)

Available Facilities
Bulguksa temple course, Gwaneumsa temple course, Sinseonsa temple course

Admission Fees
Bulguksa temple / Seokguram grotto Free

Restrooms
Available

Parking Fees
Compact cars: 2,000 won
Small & mid-sized cars: Low season 4,000 won / Peak season 5,000 won
Large vehicles: Low season 6,000 won / Peak season 7,500 won
* Compact cars (less than 1,000 cc) / Small & mid-sized cars (more than 1,000 cc, less than 25 passengers, less than 4 tons) / Large vehicles (more than 25 passengers, more than 4 tons)

Location

12 Cheonbungnam-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Directions