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Royal tombs (Daereungwon)

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Royal tombs (Daereungwon)

A park of grassy burial mounds of Silla kings and queens, one of which you can enter.

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Time needed
1–2 hours
Entry
Free
Best time
Afternoon
Area
Central

Huge grassy burial mounds of Silla kings.

Where it is & how to get there

Address: 9 Gyerim-ro, Gyeongju

  • On foot: In central Gyeongju, near Hwangnidan-gil.
  • Cheonmachong: An excavated tomb shows how the mounds were built.
  • Photo: A famous magnolia tree between two tombs blooms in spring.

The story of Daereungwon

Daereungwon holds 23 large tombs from the Silla kingdom, which ruled much of Korea for nearly a thousand years. The grassy mounds cover wooden burial chambers topped with stones and earth.

Inside Cheonmachong ("Heavenly Horse Tomb"), excavated in 1973, visitors can see a reconstruction of the burial chamber, where a famous painting of a flying horse and a golden crown were found.

Best time to visit

Best season

Spring for magnolias; autumn for colours.

Best time of day

Late afternoon light.

Evening

Some tomb parks are lit at night.

Tips before you go

  • Walk through at golden hour.
  • Enter Cheonmachong to see inside a royal tomb.
  • Stroll to the cafés of Hwangnidan-gil.

Best hotels near Daereungwon

Well-known hotels within easy reach. Check prices and availability for your dates.

Hilton Gyeongju

Resort hotel by Bomun Lake.

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Lahan Select Gyeongju

Lakeside hotel in Bomun.

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All hotels near Daereungwon

What's around Daereungwon

  • Hwangnidan-gilCafé street.
  • Cheomseongdae10 minutes' walk.
  • Gyochon Hanok VillageTraditional village.
  • Gyeongju National MuseumSilla gold crowns.

Questions travellers ask

Whose tombs are these?

Kings and nobles of the Silla kingdom.

Can I go inside?

Yes, Cheonmachong is open.

Is it free?

Yes.

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