Rasunjae (라선재)

7.6Km 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.

Huewon (경주휴원)

7.7Km 2024-12-19

154 , Chunghyoseoak-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-10-5651-1253

Hyuwon is a hanok guesthouse in Seoak-dong, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, that offers guests a healthy and peaceful sojourn in a traditional red clay hanok. Rooms are bright, with clean and comfortable bedding. In the yard visitors will find a garden, an old well and water pump, and magnolia trees standing out against the low mountains. An early morning walk through the mist to the nearby Dobong Seodang village school is highly recommended.

Silla Arts and Science Museum (신라역사과학관)

7.7Km 2025-06-12

33 Hadonggongyechon-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-745-4998

Silla Arts and Science Museum, opened in 1988, displays miniature models of scientific cultural assets in order to explore and educate how these assets are formed and preserved.

Coffee Myungga Bosque (커피명가보스케)

7.9Km 2024-02-23

477-57 Yongdam-ro, Hyeongok-myeon, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Located near Seogyeongju Station, Coffee Myungga Bosque is notable for its unique and beautiful exterior, which received the Gyeongsangbuk-do Architectural Culture Award in 2020. The café's signature coffee, Myunggaccino, is renowned for its rich flavor, achieved by roasting and brewing the beans in-house. Additionally, the café offers a variety of breads, including maneulppang (garlic bread) and croissants, catering to diverse tastes.

Gyongju Folk Craft Village (경주민속공예촌)

7.9Km 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.

Gyeongju Tomb of King Muyeol, Stele of King Taejong Muyeol (경주 무열왕릉, 태종무열왕릉비)

8.0Km 2025-06-13

10-4 Neungnam-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

The Tomb of King Muyeol is the tomb of Kim Chun-chu, who acsended to the throne as King Muyeol (r. 654-661), the 29th ruler of the Silla Kingdom. The tomb is located at the southwestern foot of Seondosan Mountain in Gyeongju. As king, he sought to unify the three kingdoms by allying forces with China's Tang dynasty, but passed away before he could successfully accomplish his goal. His tomb is relatively large, reaching a x_height of 8.7 meters, and having a circumference of 114 meters. Originally made with large stones, the tomb has been covered in dirt and grass with the passing of time. To the east of the grave are the remains of his stele with an inscription that reads “Taejong Muyeol Daewangjibi (Tombstone of the Great King Muyeol)," indicating the owner of this grave.

Daldongnae of Olden Times (추억의 달동네)

8.0Km 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.

Sosomilmil Seoak Branch (소소밀밀 서악점)

8.2Km 2025-11-06

15 Neungnam-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

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The neighborhood gathering spot in the drama where Jo-woori Village residents frequently met to share big and small news, enjoy meals together, and partake in hobbies. In reality, Sosomilmil is a warm-atmosphere cafe and bookstore located within a rural village. Housed in a wooden building with a high ceiling, it's an ideal place for peaceful reading.

Gyeongju Namsan Mountain (경주 남산)

9.4Km 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.

Cheonggong (청공한옥)

9.8Km 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.

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