Hwangnambbang (황남빵)

1.9Km 2025-03-24

783 Taejong-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Hwangnamppang, which literally means Hwangnam bread, was created in Hwangnam-dong, Gyeongju, in 1939, and the name was popularized among people who came to Gyeongju to buy this bread. Now branded as "Hwangnambbang," the late Choi Yeong-hwa, the founder of Hwangnam Bread, was a scion of the Gyeongju Choi family who came up with this masterpiece when he was 21 years old after much trial and error. Choi’s creation is based on the tradition of rice cakes and bread made with sweet red beans, passed down throughout the generations in his family. Even today, 80 years after the creation of the bread, it is only flavored with red beans. Another defining feature of Hwangnambbang is the delicate comb pattern inspired by the aesthetics of the Silla period.

Geumgwanchong Tomb (금관총)

1.9Km 2020-03-18

Noseo-dong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-779-6100

Geumgwanchong, located in Noseo-dong, Gyeongju, is a tomb from the Silla Kingdom (B.C. 57∼A.D. 935). It is one of the three tombs that belong to the Noseo-dong Tombs in downtown Gyeongju.

Geumgwanchong Tomb is regarded as the tomb of a king before or after the reign of King Ji-Jeung during the early 6th century (500~514). It is not known exactly to whom this tomb belongs.

It was found in September 1921, when the fief was chopped while a civilian was leveling the ground to widen his building land. The first relic found in this tomb was a gold crown, geumgwan, and so the tomb took its name. Ornaments such as gold belts, earings, bracelets, saddlers and crockery of the Three Kingdoms Era (when Goguryeo, Baekje and Silla were separated, later unified by Silla in 676 AD) were dug up from the tomb. There were numerous relics, with beaded relics alone numbering over 30,000.

The original structure of Geumgwanchong was 13m high with a 50m diameter. The relics from this tomb were moved and are now preserved at the Gyeongju National Museum.

Silla Cultural Festival (신라문화제)

1.9Km 2024-07-17

Nodong-dong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-777-6782~4

Silla Cultural Festival is held to promote the excellence of Silla history and culture and to give pride to Gyeongju residents. The festival features a combination of traditional and modern aspects.

Maison Mini Hotel [Korea Quality]메종미니호텔[한국관광 품질인증]

1.9Km 2023-05-23

24 , Taejong-ro 699beon-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-745-3232, +82-10-3517-6319

The Maison Mini Hotel in Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, is 10 minutes’ walk from both Gyeongju Express Bus Terminal and the famous Hwangnidan Street. Rooms are comfortable and clean - they’re inspected by a room manager before each booking - and bedding is changed every day. There is a luggage storage room and a shared kitchen on the first floor.

Huewon (경주휴원)

1.9Km 2024-12-19

154 , Chunghyoseoak-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-10-5651-1253

Hyuwon is a hanok guesthouse in Seoak-dong, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, that offers guests a healthy and peaceful sojourn in a traditional red clay hanok. Rooms are bright, with clean and comfortable bedding. In the yard visitors will find a garden, an old well and water pump, and magnolia trees standing out against the low mountains. An early morning walk through the mist to the nearby Dobong Seodang village school is highly recommended.

Gyeongju Poseokjeong Pavilion Site (경주 포석정지)

1.9Km 2020-10-06

816, Namsansunhwan-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-745-8484

Poseokjeong Pavilion served as a separate palace where kings enjoyed banquets with nobles. The building no longer exists, but the abalone-shaped stone water canal still remains, speculated to have been built during the Unified Silla period although the exact year is unknown. The water canal has an estimated length of 10 meters, with a x_width of approximately 35 centimeters and an average depth of 26 centimeters. Based on Chinese writings from 353, it is said that drinking glasses were floated on the canal. One popular party game had guests creating poems before the glass had passed nine sections of the canel. Guests who could not do this had to drink three glasses. Modern research has shown that the site was not merely a place for fun, but also served as a meeting venue for the royal family, as well as for holding memorial services.

Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond (경주 동궁과 월지)

1.9Km 2025-08-06

102 Wonhwa-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-750-8655

Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond in Gyeongju are secondary palace sites of Silla. The palace, along with other secondary palaces, was used as the eastern palace where the prince lived, and banquets were held during auspicious events or to welcome important guests. It is also where King Gyeongsun of Silla invited King Wang Geon of Goryeo and had a feast to complain about the critical situation in 931 after being invaded by Gyeon Hwon. After unifying the three kingdoms, Silla's King Munmu dug a large pond in the 14th year of his reign (674), creating three islands in the center of the pond along with a 12-peaked mountain to the northeast. Beautiful flowers and trees were planted here, and rare birds and animals were raised. In the Samguksagi (History of the Three Kingdoms) from the Goryeo dynasty, there is only a record of Imhaejeon Hall and no mention of Anapji Pond. After Silla fell and the place fell into ruins during the Goryeo and Joseon dynasties, poets and calligraphers looked at the pond and recited a line of poetry that says, “The once splendid palace is gone, and only geese and ducks fly in.” That's why the place is called Anapji, using the letters 'an' for wild geese and 'ab' for ducks. In the 1980s, pottery fragments with the inscription "Wolji" were excavated, and it was confirmed that this area was originally called "Wolji," which means "a pond that reflects the moon." And the name Anapji was changed to Wolji Pond afterwards.

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Se-gye visits this place to refresh her mind after she argues with Do-jae over the contract. Being one of the most famous tourist sites in Gyeongju, the scenery here is enough to help you forget the argument that you’ve just had, especially at night.

REVERTAIN HOTEL GYEONGJU[Korea Quality] / 리버틴호텔 경주[한국관광 품질인증]

1.9Km 2020-12-12

23, Taejong-ro 685 beon-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-620-8988

Rivertain Hotel Gyeongju is a business hotel that is distinguished by its convenient access and practical facilities, as it is located only 5 min away from Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal and 10 min away by foot to Hwanglidangil Street and Daereungwon Ancient Tomb Complex, Cheomseongdae Observatory, Donggung Palace, and Wolji Pond. Gyeongju World Culture Expo Park is also just a 20 min drive away. There are various room types offered, ranging from Standard to Twin, Triple, Suite, Suite Terrace, and Barrier-free. All rooms are furnished with a gray and brown-toned interior for comfort and equipped with premium mattresses, plush handmade goose down bedding, and stylers. In addition to work desks, the rooms are also furnished with a tea table and sofa for conventional tourists as well as business clients. Moreover, Rivertain Hotel Gyeongju is notable for having a full Barrier-free room for unobstructed travel. On-site facilities include a restaurant and a café, where guests can enjoy a 30% discount on coffee. The breakfast table is the hotel’s other source of pride, put together with care and mastery. It is a Korean buffet spread full of delectable dishes, as well as bread, yogurt, fruits, and breakfast cereal.

Casa Mini Hotel [Korea Quality]까사미니호텔[한국관광 품질인증]

2.0Km 2023-05-23

28, Geumseong-ro 259beon-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-777-3355

Casa Mini Hotel in downtown Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, is a recently-renovated, clean and tidy hotel that’s well positioned for visits to Gyeongju’s historic sites and tourist attractions. Cheomseongdae Observatory, Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, Woljeonggyo Bridge and Gyeongju National Museum are all within walking distance. Transport links are good too: Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal is a 3-minute walk away.

Hwarang Guesthouse [Korea Quality] / 화랑게스트하우스[한국관광 품질인증]

2.0Km 2020-09-09

136-1, Wonhyo-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-10-2473-8329

Hwarang Hostel is located near Daereungwon in Gyeongju.
The three-story guest house has ten rooms in all, and there are two types of rooms - double and quad. Every room is equipped with exclusive toilet and bathroom for the user’s convenience.
The atmosphere of the lobby on the first floor is very relaxing and cozy, furnished with various kinds of books including travel guides.
Communal PC and fax, refrigerator, and washing facility are available. Daereungwon ancient tombs, Cheomseongdae observatory, and Donggung & Wolji palace site are within walking distance from the guest house.
Hwarang Hostel boasts of the best location considering the transportation and tourist destinations. You can also rent a bike for 7,000 won a day.

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