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Gyeongju self-guided walking tour

Gyeongju: The Golden Kingdom Walk

Discover the 'Golden Kingdom' of Silla on a walk that blends ancient royal mysteries with Gyeongju's vibrant modern culture. You will explore massive burial mounds, the oldest observatory in Asia, and a reconstructed bridge that glows over the river. This route offers a perfect mix of UNESCO-listed history and the city's trendiest hidden spots.

Audio tourSelf-guidediOS & Android
105minutes
5.4 kmdistance
8stops
Audio guideFormat
Gyeongju: The Golden Kingdom Walk
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Stops on this route

This tour works well for first-time visitors, weekend trips, and travelers who want to explore Gyeongju without a fixed tour time.

Route map for Gyeongju walking tour

Map for Gyeongju walking tour with 8 stops
The static map shows the tour route with Hwangnidan-gil, Gold Crown Tomb, Daereungwon, Cheomseongdae, and 4 more stops.

Stops along the route

All stops on this self-guided tour at a glance.

  1. Hwangnidan-gil in Gyeongju
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    1Hwangnidan-gil

    We are starting in the most energetic corner of the city, Hwangnidan-gil. Just a decade ago, this street was known as Hwangnam Keungil and was mostly filled with aging houses and quiet, run-down restaurants. Everything c…

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  2. Gold Crown Tomb in Gyeongju
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    2Gold Crown TombMonument

    This site, Geumgwanchong, changed how the world viewed Korean history. In 1921, construction work in the backyard of a private house accidentally struck something hard, leading to the discovery of the first Silla gold cr…

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  3. Daereungwon in Gyeongju
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    3DaereungwonPark

    Walking into Daereungwon feels like entering a landscape from a dream. These 23 massive, grass-covered hills are actually the burial mounds of Silla kings, queens, and high-ranking nobles. They were built between the 4th…

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  4. Cheomseongdae in Gyeongju
    by Junho Jung at Flickr from South Korea / CC BY-SA 3.0

    4Cheomseongdae

    Standing before us is Cheomseongdae, the oldest surviving astronomical observatory in Asia, and quite possibly the world

    Built: 700 · Wikidata

  5. Wolseong in Gyeongju
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    5WolseongMonument

    We are now at the site of Wolseong, the 'Moon Fortress,' which served as the primary royal palace of Silla for nearly a thousand years

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  6. Gyeongju Chunyang Bridge and Woljeong Bridge in Gyeongju
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    6Gyeongju Chunyang Bridge and Woljeong Bridge

    This stunning structure is Woljeonggyo, a covered wooden bridge that was originally built in 760 AD during the Unified Silla period

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  7. Gyochon Village in Gyeongju
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    7Gyochon Village

    Gyochon Village is a place where the social ethics of old Korea are still visible in the architecture

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  8. Oreung in Gyeongju
    Korea Heritage Service / CC BY-SA 4.0

    8OreungPark

    We end our walk at Oreung, the 'Five Tombs,' a site that takes us back to the very beginning of the Silla story

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Frequently asked questions

The key answers before you start.

Is this a self-guided audio tour?

Yes. In the CityTour AI app (iOS and Android), this is a self-guided audio tour for Gyeongju — start anytime, at your own pace, with map, stops, and audio narration.

What will you see on this tour?

On this tour you'll see, among others, Hwangnidan-gil, Gold Crown Tomb, Daereungwon, Cheomseongdae, Wolseong, Gyeongju Chunyang Bridge and Woljeong Bridge and more sights.

Where does the tour start?

The route starts at Hwangnidan-gil and ends at Oreung. You can start anytime — the app guides you to the first stop.

How long does the tour take?

About 105 minutes for 8 stops — at your own pace, with breaks whenever you like.

How much does the tour cost?

This tour costs 15 credits. The exact price depends on the pack you buy and your country — roughly $5.

Is it an outdoor tour — are entry tickets included?

Yes, it's an outdoor tour: the sights are viewed from the outside. Entry tickets are not included, and step-free access cannot be guaranteed.

Is the audio guide available in my language?

The tour and audio guide are available in English, Deutsch, Français, Español, Italiano and 7 more languages. You pick your language in the app.

Can I use the tour offline?

Yes. Tours can be used offline.

Can I ask the AI questions along the way?

Yes. At every stop you can ask the AI directly if you want to know more or didn't understand something.