Gyeongju Five Royal Tombs (경주 오릉)

Gyeongju Five Royal Tombs (경주 오릉)

Gyeongbuk  · 38-9 Geumseong-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Hours
March-October 09:00-18:00November-February 09:00-17:00
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Address
38-9 Geumseong-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
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Parking
Available

Overview

The Five Royal Tombs (called Oreung in Korean) have been officially designated Historic Site No. 172 and are the final resting places of four kings of the Park clan—King Park Hyeokgeose (founder of the Silla Kingdom), King Namhae, King Yuri, and King Jabi—and one queen (Queen Aryeong, wife of King Park Hyeokgeose). <br><br>To the east of the royal tombs lies Sungdeokjeon Shrine, which holds the ancestral tablet of King Park Hyeokgeose. Behind the shrine is the Aryeongjeong Well, said to be the birthplace of Queen Aryeong.

Location

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How to Get There

Info: +82-54-750-8612

Best Time to Visit

South Korea has four distinct seasons. Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are the most popular times to visit. Summer brings humidity and occasional typhoons, while winter is cold but great for ski resorts and festivals.

Frequently Asked Questions

March-October 09:00-18:00November-February 09:00-17:00

Available

N/A (Open all year round)

+82-54-750-8612

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