Couple, 2 days: hanok cafes and night views: a route through Daereungwon, Hwangnidan-gil & Downtown → Bulguksa, Seokguram & Bomun. 13 stops, estimated cost about ₩195,000 per person (excluding lodging).
The timetable below is built from the distances between stops. You can follow it as is, or open the Gyeongju planner at the bottom of the page to swap any stop and have the times recalculated.
Starts at 10:00 and wraps up around 20:34. 7 stops, about ₩100,000 per person.
This squat stone tower, built in the Silla era, is often described as one of the oldest su…
Soft tofu is the star here, served within a multi-dish Korean meal that includes vegetables, fish and rice.
What began as a narrow lane of old houses now buzzes with cafes, souvenir shops, small res…
Hidden in the lanes behind the main strip, this hanok cafe offers a quiet courtyard where …
Spanning the Namcheon stream, this timber bridge is a modern reconstruction of a Silla-era…
Dinner here is a multi-course Korean meal served in the grounds of a historic house, the s…
A royal pleasure garden from the Silla court, this complex centers on an artificial pond w…
A rechargeable transit card (T-money, or the Climate Card in Seoul) works on subways and buses with free transfers. Buy one at a convenience store or station and top it up with cash. Foreign credit cards and cash work in most shops and taxis, but keep some cash for markets and rural buses. A power bank helps too.
Some stops need a reservation. Tap the reservation tag on the card to check in advance.
Palaces, historic houses and temples stop admitting visitors 30 to 60 minutes before closing, so do not save them for last.
Lots of walking today. Plan one long rest at a cafe somewhere in the middle.
Starts at 09:00 and wraps up around 21:50. 6 stops, about ₩95,000 per person.
A manmade lake ringed by hotels, cafes and walking paths, Bomun is Gyeongju's relaxed resort district.
Beef short-rib soup, or galbitang, is the specialty: a clear, deeply savory broth with big…
The Expo grounds hold exhibition halls, gardens and Gyeongju Tower, a modern structure who…
This large cafe on the south side of Bomun Lake has panoramic windows that look out over t…
This theme park mixes thrill rides with family attractions, and in summer a water park opens alongside.
A traditional soft-tofu stew restaurant in the Bomun area, serving sundubu with rice and side dishes at a modest price.
Some stops need a reservation. Tap the reservation tag on the card to check in advance.
For outdoor walks, wear comfortable shoes and carry a bottle of water. It gets windy after sunset, so bring a layer.
Lots of walking today. Plan one long rest at a cafe somewhere in the middle.
A rechargeable transit card (T-money, or the Climate Card in Seoul) works on subways and buses with free transfers. Buy one at a convenience store or station and top it up with cash. Foreign credit cards and cash work in most shops and taxis, but keep some cash for markets and rural buses. A power bank helps too.