Gyeongju Namsan Mountain (경주 남산) - Area information - Korea travel information

Gyeongju Namsan Mountain (경주 남산)

Gyeongju Namsan Mountain (경주 남산)

5.7Km    2024-02-27

Namsan Mountain of Gyeongju (경주 남산)
+82-54-771-7142

Namsan Mountain of Gyeongju is a 466-meter mountain located south of the Gyeongju city center. Gyeongju was the capital of the Silla dynasty (BC 57-AD 935) from its inception to its end. The Silla people revered this mountain, considering it sacred, and left many traces of their presence, resulting in numerous cultural relics that still exist today. Therefore, visitors can enjoy both hiking and cultural heritage sightseeing on this mountain.

MCY PARK

MCY PARK

6.3Km    2025-05-27

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

Themed around three primary colors Red, Blue, and Yellow, MCY Park features vibrant art installations. It showcases imported school buses from the US transformed into a museum, a dessert museum with ice cream, donuts, and cake pop-up art, a stable transformed into a photo zone, and various other interesting themed zones, offering visitors a fun experience.

Rasunjae (라선재)

Rasunjae (라선재)

6.6Km    2025-11-17

443-51 Yongdam-ro, Hyeongok-myeon, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Founded by the 1st traditional Silla cuisine master Cha Eun-jeong alongside 2nd master chef Kim Jeong-Hoon, Rasunjae restaurant is a unique venue dedicated to recreating the cuisine served in the royal courts of the Silla Kingdom. Its main menu consists of "Poongwalju 50," themed on Silla period food and Hwarang (young male warriors during the Silla period); and "Silla Twelve Kings Experience," a historical dining experience. Rasunjae also has a well-established reputation as a culinary institution that excels in preserving the taste and cooking styles of the past, and offers a K-Food cooking class for foreigners.

Gyongju Folk Craft Village (경주민속공예촌)

8.1Km    2025-06-12

230 Bobul-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Gyeongju Folk Craft Village, nestled at the foot of Tohamsan Mountain in Gyeongju, is a traditional folk craft village consisting of around fourty Korean traditional houses including thatched-roof and tiled-roof houses. Skilled artisans proficient in traditional arts and crafts gather here to produce and sell ceramics, woodcrafts, jewelry, hanbok, stone crafts, and more. Visitors can also participate in hands-on crafting experiences. The village's Silla Art and Science Museum showcases artifacts from the Silla dynasty, while nearby attractions include the Bomun Tourist Complex, Bulguksa Temple, and Seokguram Grotto.

Daldongnae of Olden Times (추억의 달동네)

Daldongnae of Olden Times (추억의 달동네)

8.2Km    2025-05-23

216-8 Bobul-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

The Daldongnae of Olden Times is a modern history theme park that recreates everyday life in Korea during the 1970s-80s, through a variety of vintage products. Visitors can get a glimpse into Korean retro culture as they explore old radios, vintage-style electronic shops and alley shops, and classrooms from that era. The museum also offers retro school uniform rentals and a dalgona experience, allowing visitors to step back into the past.

GyeongjuCheonnyeonhanok Pension (경주천년한옥펜션)

GyeongjuCheonnyeonhanok Pension (경주천년한옥펜션)

8.6Km    2024-08-01

86-61 , Sidong-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-10-9898-3995

Cheonnyeon Hanok Pension in Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, is a modern two-storey hanok built of pinewood and red clay, and equipped with geothermal heating and double doors to keep out drafts. Rooms have individual toilets and cooking facilities, and there is a spacious yard where children can play and grown-ups can experience folk games such as Tuho and Jegichagi. There are fine views of Joyang Reservoir and Tohamsan Mountain, and an inviting pine forest trail next to the house. Nearby tourist attractions include Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple.

Cheonggong (청공한옥)

Cheonggong (청공한옥)

8.9Km    2024-12-19

5-6 , Igu 2-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-10-9009-6022

Cheonggong hanok stay is just 10-minutes’ walk from Gyeongju Bulguksa Station, on the Donghae Line, in Gyeongsangbuk-do. A traditional hanok built of timber and red clay bricks, this is a quiet and restful place. In the yard, visitors will find pine and other trees, garden plants and strangely-shaped rocks expressing harmony with each other, while beautiful flowers nestle in the field in front of the house. Each guestroom has a bathroom with toilet.

Cheongjae Hanok (청재한옥)

Cheongjae Hanok (청재한옥)

9.3Km    2025-03-24

163 Bulguk-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

A cozy hanok accommodation in Gyeongju, Cheongjae Hanok is recommended to guests who seek to relax in a hanok nestled in a pine forest. Breakfast is offered upon advance request, and the building is equipped with a spacious parking space.

Bullidan Street (불리단길)

Bullidan Street (불리단길)

10.4Km    2025-05-28

11 Bulguksintaekji 5-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Bullidan Street, near Bulguksa Temple, once a popular destination for school and group trips, is gaining renewed attention with the opening up of various cafés, restaurants, and workshop spaces in the area. In spring, the street blooms with King Cherry Blossoms, attracting many visitors. On Saturdays, a flea market opens, offering handmade goods and souvenirs. It is the perfect place to stop by and unwind after visiting Bulguksa Temple or hiking.

Gyeongju Bulguksa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage] (경주 불국사 [유네스코 세계유산])

Gyeongju Bulguksa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage] (경주 불국사 [유네스코 세계유산])

10.5Km    2025-03-24

385 Bulguk-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-746-9913

Bulguksa Temple is a representative relic of Buddhist culture from the Silla kingdom. The temple was built during the 15th year of King Beopheung's reign (514-540) to wish for peace and prosperity for all. It was later rebuilt in 751 by Kim Dae-seong. Unfortunately, the temple caught fire during the Imjin War (1592-1598). After the war, the temple suffered serious damage and was often the target of theft.

Starting in 1920, the temple has undergone continual restoration work. The temple now holds seven national treasures and a number of additional important heritages and was designated a World Cultural Heritage Site along with the nearby Seokguram Grotto by UNESCO in December 1995.