Explore the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Gyeongju on this full-day tour. Visit historic places, enjoy a delicious lunch, and learn about the city’s rich history with a knowledgeable guide.
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Gyeongju on this full-day tour. Visit historic places, enjoy a delicious lunch, and learn about the city’s rich history with a knowledgeable guide.
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Cheomseongdae Observatory - Cheomseongdae is the oldest existing astronomical observatory in Asia.
Constructed during the reign of Queen Seon-deok (632-647), it was used for observing the stars in order to forecast the weather. This stone structure is a beautiful combination of straight lines and curves, and was designated as National Treasure…
- Cheomseongdae Observatory - Cheomseongdae is the oldest existing astronomical observatory in Asia.
Constructed during the reign of Queen Seon-deok (632-647), it was used for observing the stars in order to forecast the weather. This stone structure is a beautiful combination of straight lines and curves, and was designated as National Treasure No.31 on December 20th, 1962.
Cheomseongdae was built in a cylinder shape with stones 30cm in diameter. 362 stones were piled up to make 27 levels. Roughly 4.16m up from the bottom there is a 1㎡ square entrance and a space to hang a ladder under it.
The inside is filled with soil up to the 12th level, and the 19th, 20th, 25th, and 26th levels all have long rocks hanging on two areas, shaped as the Chinese letter ‘井’ (jeong).
It stands 9.17m high and the base stone on each side measures 5.35m.
The Vernal Equinox, Autumnal Equinox, Winter Solstice, Summer Solstice and the 24 solar terms (also known as the astronomical solar year) were determined by the observation of stars. The pavilion stone is believed to have been used as a standard of deciding directions, north, south, east and west. The 362 stones used to build Cheomseongdae represented the 362 days in a lunar year.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Bottled water
- Professional guide
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Bottled water
- Professional guide
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
On this immersive 8-hour small-group tour, a knowledgeable guide and driver will lead participants through the historic city of Gyeongju, famously known as “the museum without walls.” The tour includes visits to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites — Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto — offering a deeper understanding of Korea’s rich Buddhist heritage and…
On this immersive 8-hour small-group tour, a knowledgeable guide and driver will lead participants through the historic city of Gyeongju, famously known as “the museum without walls.” The tour includes visits to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites — Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto — offering a deeper understanding of Korea’s rich Buddhist heritage and architectural marvels. Additionally, the tour encompasses several other culturally significant sites that showcase the city’s royal history and the ancient Silla Dynasty culture.
For added comfort and convenience, the tour package includes lunch, all entrance fees, and round-trip transportation.
Please be aware that a minimum of two participants is necessary for the tour to proceed. If this requirement is not met, the tour may be canceled.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please wear comfortable shoes (high heels are not recommended)
- Sun screen is recommended
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
