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2 days 1 night in Gyeongju for friends

Friends, 2 days: Hwangnidan-gil and Gampo: a route through Daereungwon, Hwangnidan-gil & Downtown → Namsan & Southwest. 15 stops, estimated cost about ₩145,000 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.

Day 1 · Daereungwon, Hwangnidan-gil & Downtown

Starts at 10:00 and wraps up around 19:40. 8 stops, about ₩65,000 per person.

10:00

Cheomseongdae Observatory 첨성대 Sights

This squat stone tower, built in the Silla era, is often described as one of the oldest su…

50 min · Free · It is a five-minute walk from the east wall of Daereungwon. City buses stop nearby at a Cheomseongdae stop, and a public parking lot is next to it. (Show a driver: 첨성대)

8 min walk · ~540 m
10:58

Gyochon Hanok Village & Gyerim Forest 교촌마을·계림 Sights

A cluster of traditional tile-roofed houses sits on the south bank of the stream, and the …

1 hr · Free · From Cheomseongdae Observatory, walk about ten minutes through Gyerim forest. A public parking lot sits at the west end of the village. (Show a driver: 교촌마을)

~11 min by car · 1.1 km
12:09

Cheongonchae 청온채 Meal

Soft tofu is the star here, served within a multi-dish Korean meal that includes vegetables, fish and rice.

1 hr · ₩10,000–30,000 · It is 5 minutes' walk from the Daereungwon stop, in an alley off Poseok-ro. There is a public parking lot in Hwangnidan-gil. (Show a driver: 청온채)

10 min walk · ~750 m
13:19

Gyeongju Jungang Market Night Market 경주 중앙시장 야시장 Shopping

Gyeongju's traditional market fills the blocks near the bus terminal with produce, dried g…

1 hr · Under ₩10,000 · It is a 5-minute walk from Gyeongju Bus Terminal; city buses stop at the Jungang Market stop, and there is a market parking lot. (Show a driver: 경주 중앙시장)

11 min walk · ~750 m
14:30

Gyeongju Hwanggeum Sibwon Bread (Gold 10-Won Coin Bread) 경주 황금십원빵 Cafe

Shaped like the old 10-won coin that carries the Dabotap pagoda, this cheese-filled bread …

30 min · Under ₩10,000 · It is on Hwangnidan-gil, about 3 minutes from the Daereungwon stop. Use a public parking lot in Hwangnidan-gil. (Show a driver: 경주 황금십원빵)

~12 min by car · 1.6 km
15:12

Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond 동궁과 월지 Night view

A royal pleasure garden from the Silla court, this complex centers on an artificial pond w…

1 hr 10 min · Under ₩10,000 · It is a 10-minute walk from Cheomseongdae Observatory, or take a city bus to the Donggung Palace and Wolji stop. A dedicated lot often fills on weekend evenings, so consider a taxi back. (Show a driver: 동궁과 월지)

~11 min by car · 1.2 km
17:40

Jeongrok Ssambap 정록쌈밥 Meal

Here the standard Gyeongju lunch plays out as ssambap: warm rice, a spread of fresh lettuc…

1 hr · ₩10,000–30,000 · It is 3 minutes from the Daereungwon main gate, on the ssambap street. There is parking at Daereungwon. (Show a driver: 정록쌈밥)

~11 min by car · 1.1 km
19:00

Woljeonggyo Bridge 월정교 Night view

Spanning the Namcheon stream, this timber bridge is a modern reconstruction of a Silla-era…

40 min · Free · It is a 3-minute walk from Gyochon Hanok Village and about 15 minutes from Cheomseongdae Observatory. Gyochon has a public parking lot. (Show a driver: 월정교)

What to bring and keep in mind

Parking lots at major sights fill up early in the morning, so leave extra time for parking between stops.

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.

Arrive at night-view spots about 30 minutes before sunset to see both the daytime scenery and the lights.

Day 2 · Namsan & Southwest

Starts at 09:00 and wraps up around 18:30. 7 stops, about ₩80,000 per person.

09:00

Muyeol Royal Tomb & Seoak-dong Tumuli 무열왕릉·서악동 고분군 Sights

The star here is the tomb of King Muyeol, whose stone stele rests on a carved tortoise bas…

1 hr · Under ₩10,000 · Take a city bus to the Muyeol Royal Tomb stop; it is about 10 minutes by car from the bus terminal. Free parking is on site. (Show a driver: 무열왕릉)

~13 min by car · 1.9 km
10:13

Oreung Royal Tombs 오릉 Sights

Five large grass mounds, said to contain the first Silla king and his queen, stand in a pi…

50 min · Under ₩10,000 · Take a city bus to the Oreung stop; it is about a 20-minute walk from Hwangnidan-gil. Free parking is on site. (Show a driver: 오릉)

4 min walk · ~270 m
11:40

Gyori Gimbap Main Branch 교리김밥 본점 Meal

A local gimbap institution, known for rolls stuffed with a thick layer of egg, along with …

40 min · Under ₩10,000 · It is a 3-minute walk from the Oreung stop. There is parking in front. (Show a driver: 교리김밥)

~20 min by car · 4.5 km
12:40

Geumjangdae Pavilion 금장대 Night view

Overlooking the Hyeongsan River from a cliff, this old pavilion is a modest sight in dayli…

50 min · Free · By taxi, about 10 minutes from the bus terminal; then walk 10 minutes from the Geumjangdae parking lot. Buses are not convenient. (Show a driver: 금장대)

~18 min by car · 4.0 km
13:48

Sayujeok Garden Gyeongju 사유적정원 경주점 Cafe

Brunch plates and baked goods are served here with a view toward the Seoak-dong tumuli, th…

1 hr · ₩10,000–30,000 · It is a 3-minute walk from the Muyeol Royal Tomb stop, with dedicated parking. (Show a driver: 사유적정원)

~14 min by car · 2.2 km
15:02

Hwangnidan-gil Street 황리단길 Sights

What began as a narrow lane of old houses now buzzes with cafes, souvenir shops, small res…

1 hr 30 min · ₩10,000–30,000 · Get off at the Daereungwon stop and walk in, about 10 minutes from the bus terminal. There are public parking lots, but they fill quickly at weekends. (Show a driver: 황리단길)

~13 min by car · 1.9 km
17:40

Ryu Daehyeop Myeongin Gomtang (Main Branch) 류대협명인곰탕 본점 Meal

Gomtang here is a clear, mild beef-bone soup, ladled over rice, with kimchi and radish on the side.

50 min · ₩10,000–30,000 · Take a city bus to the Chunghyo-dong stop and walk 5 minutes. There is a parking lot. (Show a driver: 류대협명인곰탕)

What to bring and keep in mind

Palaces, historic houses and temples stop admitting visitors 30 to 60 minutes before closing, so do not save them for last.

Parking lots at major sights fill up early in the morning, so leave extra time for parking between stops.

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