Cheomseongdae

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Gyeongju UNESCO Authentic Tour from Busan
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Gyeongju UNESCO Authentic Tour from Busan

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Private tour
English guided
5.0 / 5
(936) • 3K+ booked
€ 21.65
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Gyeongju The Old Capital of Korea One Day Tour from Busan
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Gyeongju The Old Capital of Korea One Day Tour from Busan

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English guided
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4.9 / 5
(4.3K) • 30K+ booked
€ 23.35
Gyeongju Autumn Foliage & Pink Muhly Tour from Busan
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Gyeongju Autumn Foliage & Pink Muhly Tour from Busan

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English guided
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5.0 / 5
(10) • New Activity
€ 56.45
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Gyeongju UNESCO Small Group Tour Pick-Up from Busan or Gyeongju (Max. 6 Pax)
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Gyeongju UNESCO Small Group Tour Pick-Up from Busan or Gyeongju (Max. 6 Pax)

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English guided
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5.0 / 5
(30) • 200+ booked
€ 77.75
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Gyeongju Full-Day UNESCO Sites Guided Tour
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Gyeongju Full-Day UNESCO Sites Guided Tour

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English guided
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4.8 / 5
(224) • 1K+ booked
€ 32.65
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Gyeongju Full-Day Small Group Historical Tour
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Gyeongju Full-Day Small Group Historical Tour

English guided
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5.0 / 5
(43) • 1K+ booked
€ 30.45
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Gyeongju UNESCO World Heritage Sites Day Tour From Busan
Tours • From Busan, Gyeongju

Gyeongju UNESCO World Heritage Sites Day Tour From Busan

English guided
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4.1 / 5
(7) • 100+ booked
€ 55.39
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Gyeongju Day Tour from Daegu: 7 Highlights Including Bulguksa
Tours • From Daegu, Busan

Gyeongju Day Tour from Daegu: 7 Highlights Including Bulguksa

Private tour
English guided
Free cancellation
4.8 / 5
(39) • 200+ booked
€ 72.65
Busan Gyeongju UNESCO Small Group Full-Day Tour
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Tours • From Busan

Busan Gyeongju UNESCO Small Group Full-Day Tour

English guided
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4.9 / 5
(92) • 800+ booked
€ 37.55
Hiking Up Busan: The Best Night View Small Group Tour
Tours • Busan

Hiking Up Busan: The Best Night View Small Group Tour

Evening departure
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5.0 / 5
(7)
€ 25.69
Busan and Gyeongju Private Customized Tour
Tours • From Busan

Busan and Gyeongju Private Customized Tour

Hotel pick-up
Private tour
English guided
4.7 / 5
(203) • 1K+ booked
€ 311.05
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Gyeongju Ancient Silla & Golden Night Views Full-Day Tour
Tours • From Busan

Gyeongju Ancient Silla & Golden Night Views Full-Day Tour

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€ 59.29

Where to stay in Cheomseongdae

Lahan Select Gyeongju
Hotels • Gyeongju

Lahan Select Gyeongju

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€ 107.99
Gyeongju city hotel
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Gyeongju city hotel

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€ 65.88
Commodore Hotel Gyeongju
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Commodore Hotel Gyeongju

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€ 74.1
Gyeongju GG Tourist Hotel
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Gyeongju GG Tourist Hotel

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4.3 / 5
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€ 67.62
Gyeongju Hwangnamkwan Hanok Hotel
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Gyeongju Hwangnamkwan Hanok Hotel

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4.3 / 5
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€ 70.09
The K Hotel Gyeongju
Hotels • Gyeongju

The K Hotel Gyeongju

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4.0 / 5
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€ 88.4
Blueboat Hostel Gyeongju
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Blueboat Hostel Gyeongju

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4.6 / 5
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€ 30.35
Sugar Hotel
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Sugar Hotel

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4.4 / 5
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€ 35.37
Coolstay Hotel
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Coolstay Hotel

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4.7 / 5
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€ 41.2
Rivertain Hotel Gyeongju
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Rivertain Hotel Gyeongju

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4.7 / 5
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€ 78.1
Soi Hanok Stay
Hotels • Gyeongju

Soi Hanok Stay

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4.9 / 5
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€ 156.98
Hotel Palace Gyeongju
Hotels • Gyeongju

Hotel Palace Gyeongju

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4.5 / 5
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€ 50.18

Transport to & from Cheomseongdae

Gyeongju Private Taxi Tour to Gyeongju / Pohang / Daegu / Busan / Andong from Gyeongju
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Gyeongju Private Taxi Tour to Gyeongju / Pohang / Daegu / Busan / Andong from Gyeongju

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5.0 / 5
(12) • 50+ booked
€ 106.65
Private Transfer between Seoul and Jeonju / Gangneung / Sokcho / Daegu / Andong / Gwangju / Gyeongju / Busan
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Private Transfer between Seoul and Jeonju / Gangneung / Sokcho / Daegu / Andong / Gwangju / Gyeongju / Busan

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5.0 / 5
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€ 366.59
Seoul to Gyeongju - Korail KTX Train Ticket
Rail passes • Gyeongju (From Seoul)

Seoul to Gyeongju - Korail KTX Train Ticket

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4.8 / 5
(25) • 2K+ booked
€ 32.85
Busan to Gyeongju - Korail KTX Train Ticket
Rail passes • Gyeongju (From Busan)

Busan to Gyeongju - Korail KTX Train Ticket

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4.8 / 5
(14) • 1K+ booked
€ 7.35
Gyeongju Private Transfer
Car charters • Gyeongju

Gyeongju Private Transfer

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€ 133.29
Gyeongju to Seoul - Express Bus Ticket
Buses • Gyeongju

Gyeongju to Seoul - Express Bus Ticket

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€ 6.69
Departing from Busan: Private Car Charter to Gyeongju's Major Spots
Car charters • Gyeongju (From Busan)

Departing from Busan: Private Car Charter to Gyeongju's Major Spots

Free cancellation
4.9 / 5
(17) • 100+ booked
€ 299.95
Seoul to Gyeongju - Express Bus Ticket
Buses • Gyeongju

Seoul to Gyeongju - Express Bus Ticket

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€ 6.69
Retail: € 9.99
Gyeongju Private Sightseeing Car Charter from Busan
Car charters • Gyeongju (From Busan)

Gyeongju Private Sightseeing Car Charter from Busan

Free cancellation
5.0 / 5
(40) • 200+ booked
€ 366.59

Cheomseongdae Reviews

Klook User
2026-10-04 11:17:48
Fantastic 5.0
It was a good experience, I got to learn a lot more about Korean culture and visit to another popular city. It was a long day with a lot of traffic but the staff even overworked to make sure we got to see everything we were supposed to see. I definitely recommend booking with them 🤍
Klook会員
2026-10-07 07:55:24
Fantastic 5.0
Before going to Korea, an acquaintance told me that if I were going to Busan, I should definitely take the time to visit Gyeongju. Combined with how stunning the night view photos looked, I decided to join the tour as a solo female traveler. After reading the reviews, I noticed that groups were sometimes split into Japanese, English, and Chinese speakers, which made me a bit nervous about the atmosphere. However, since everyone wrote that it was a tour worth more than its price, I took the plunge and signed up. When I actually got there, it turned out to be a tour of 23 people, all Japanese! At first, everyone was scattered and quiet, but our guide, Mr. Han, did a wonderful job getting everyone to open up, and before we knew it, a strong sense of camaraderie formed. Gyeongju is inconvenient to visit on your own, and with a short itinerary, the value for money isn't great. But with this tour, the bus was a very large and impressive limousine bus. Since traffic in Korea drives on the opposite side from Japan, the roads are narrow, and people drive aggressively, I wouldn't even consider renting a car. I joined knowing nothing about the history, but the guide's explanations were very clear and engaging. Even if you're worried about your physical fitness due to the heat and lots of stairs, they give you free time and options, so I think you can participate with peace of mind without overdoing it. Just in case anyone got lost, they made sure we could stay in touch via LINE. Anyone can take amazing photos here, and the guide even showed us the best photo spots and took pictures for us, so I was so happy to have many memories captured even though I was traveling alone. They also gave us plenty of time for restroom breaks. I made friends, and by the time we headed back, we felt like a real group! It was truly a fun day, and I wasn't tired at all. I believe Mr. Han's wonderful personality brought smiles to everyone's faces. Thank you so much, Mr. Han and our driver, for such a long and wonderful day.
Klook User
2026-10-05 10:22:22
Fantastic 5.0
This was a tour! Throughly enjoyed it and Erica was a fantastic tour guide. Keep up the great work!
Klook客路用户
2026-04-30 11:41:09
Fantastic 5.0
Today’s guide Sang was incredibly kind, friendly, and very professional. He gave us a detailed and insightful explanation of Gyeongju’s history and development, and guided us through several key attractions. He also recommended some delicious restaurants and beautiful cafés. Gyeongju in April is truly stunning—Sang was charming, the scenery was gorgeous, and it was an absolutely wonderful day.
Ng *******
2026-10-04 03:00:37
Fantastic 5.0
Gyeongju has quite a few attractions. There was a bit of traffic on the way, but it didn't really affect the schedule. The scenery along the way was very beautiful, and the night view was even better. It is definitely worth visiting. Also, the vehicle was very comfortable and spacious, and our tour guides, Wang Seok-mo and Wiro Park, were wonderful and communicated very proactively.
Wai *******
2026-04-22 12:31:01
Fantastic 5.0
We covered many attractions (meaning shorter stays at each spot), and I was very happy we could stay until evening to see the night view. The tour guide only confirmed the time via WhatsApp after 9 PM the night before, which initially made me a bit worried.
Yu ********
2026-04-16 01:36:27
Fantastic 5.0
Our guide, driver, and photographer, Jesse, was absolutely amazing! He picked us up directly from our hotel, and we had seamless, door-to-door transportation for every stop. With a group size of 2-6 people, everyone received personalized attention and had beautiful photos taken. For two of the locations, he even put on rain boots and waded into the water to get the perfect shot – he truly went above and beyond to help us capture incredible memories! Compared to other Gyeongju day tours that only offer basic guiding, I highly recommend choosing this itinerary! It's incredibly worth the price! Not only will you receive hundreds, even thousands, of photos, but you'll also get five professionally retouched images. This tour is especially recommended for solo travelers, as you won't have to worry about not having photos when traveling alone.
Ailen ********
2026-05-06 00:50:08
Fantastic 5.0
Our tour guide Leo was on time and professional. He provided short description about each stop/tour sites and gave enough free time to enjoy it on our own. He also assist us with taking photos and tips where to go. Gyeongju is a beautiful place may even beautiful when spring or autumn season. Will be back soon!
Klook User
2026-08-24 04:56:27
Fantastic 5.0
Mr. Park was an excellent guide who tried to answer all of our questions. When it started raining, he lent me his umbrella, which was very thoughtful and much appreciated. He was very friendly, and I’m glad we had him as our guide.

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What to know about Cheomseongdae

Discover the ancient stone astronomical observatory of Cheomseongdae in Gyeongju, South Korea, the oldest surviving astronomical observatory in Asia. Constructed in 647 C.E., Cheomseongdae offers a glimpse into Korea's fascination with the stars and celestial events, showcasing the architectural and astronomical achievements of the Silla kingdom.
Cheomseongdae, Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang, South Korea

Remarkable Landmarks and Must-Visit Sights

Cheomseongdae Observatory

Explore the cylindrical stone structure of Cheomseongdae, standing 9.17 meters high and built with 365 pieces of granite symbolizing the days of the year. Marvel at the precision of its construction and the astronomical knowledge it represents. The iconic Cheomseongdae Observatory stands tall as a symbol of ancient astronomical observation, with its cylindrical body made of 27 layers of stones and a unique design reflecting the celestial calendar.

Historical Significance

Cheomseongdae is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the 31st national treasure of Korea, showcasing the architectural and astronomical achievements of the Silla kingdom.

Architectural Marvel

Marvel at the unique structure of Cheomseongdae, resembling the upper part of a milk bottle. Explore the cylindrical body and square top that resemble the Korean Hanja character for 'well.'

Culture and History

Immerse yourself in the cultural and historical significance of Cheomseongdae, a national treasure of South Korea. Discover how the ancient Silla dynasty astronomers observed celestial phenomena and influenced important decisions based on their interpretations. Cheomseongdae's 365 stones symbolize the days of the year, while the 27 tiers represent the 27th monarch of the Silla Kingdom. The observatory's design reflects the importance of astronomy in ancient times, offering insights into the connection between celestial observations and political decisions.

Local Cuisine

While visiting Cheomseongdae, don't miss the opportunity to try popular local dishes in Gyeongju, such as Bibimbap, Kimchi, and Bulgogi. Sample unique flavors and must-try foods that showcase the culinary heritage of the region.