Gyeongju Seokguram Grotto [UNESCO World Heritage] (경주 석굴암 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

Explanation

Seokguram Grotto was constructed by Kim Dae-Seong during the reign of King Gyeong-Deok (742-765) of the Silla Kingdom. Located 3 kilometers away by hiking trail and 9 kilometers by car from Bulguksa Temple, the grotto was designed very harmoniously with the seated Buddha facing the East Sea. It is a valuable cultural heritage that is preserved and registered as a UNESCO World Heritage on December 6, 1995.

Inquiry

+82-54-746-9933

Homepage

seokguram.org

Information Use

World Heritage

Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-54-746-9933

Parking facilities : Available

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

Hours : Weekdays 09:00-17:30 / Weekends & public holidays 08:00-17:30
* Viewing time until 18:30
* No pets allowed

More information

Parking Fees
Compact car (under 1,000 cc) 1,000 won / Small-sized car (over 1,000 cc) 2,000 won / Large-sized car (bus) 4,000 won

Restrooms
Available

Admission Fees
Individual: Adults 6,000 won / Teenagers 4,000 won / Children 3,000 won

Group: Teenagers 3,500 won / Children 2,500 won
Preschoolers: More than 10 children 2,000 won / Free when under 10 children

* Adults (ages 19-64) / Teenagers (ages 13-18) / Children (ages 8-12) / Preschoolers (ages 7 and under) * Groups: 20 people or more

Interpretation Services Offered
Korean Culture & Tourism Guide: English, Japanese, Chinese
* Advance reservation required.

Location

873-243, Bulguk-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

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