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Grass-covered Silla royal burial mounds along a visitor path inside Daereungwon in Gyeongju
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Daereungwon Tomb Complex

대릉원

Daereungwon is a free historic mound park, while the Cheonmachong tomb exhibition inside the district remains a separately ticketed interior. Plan the park walk and the tomb visit as two related but different access decisions.

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    Daereungwon groundsFree
    Cheonmachong exhibitionAdult ₩3,000 · youth ₩2,000 · child ₩1,000

    This is the paid interior tomb exhibition, not a fee for every mound path.

    Correct destination31-1, Hwangnam-dong, Gyeongju · 054-750-8650
    Paid parkingDaereungwon lot at 9 Gyerim-ro · Nodong lot at 767 Taejong-ro
    Free temporary optionJjoksaem lot via Wonhwa-ro 181beon-gil

    Temporary-lot operation can change; follow current signs.

    RegionGyeongju · Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Map search대릉원
    Place typeRoyal tombs · Silla · Central
    Map pinApproximate catalogue location

    Use a Korean map app to confirm the exact entrance and live route.

    Mobility checkStep-free entrances, lifts, rest areas and accessible toilets are not assumed; confirm them with the official venue.

    DAY-OF PLAN

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    1. 01
      Daereungwon visitor hours begin

      Start in daylight for mound paths and connect on foot to Hwangridan-gil or Cheomseongdae.

    2. 02
      Complete Cheonmachong ticketing

      The listed ticket cutoff applies to the managed visit. Do not assume free park admission removes the interior ticket step.

    3. 03
      Listed close

      Leave enough time to finish both the mound circuit and any paid interior exhibition before closing.

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    01Landmark · Same regional route · check live directions

    Cheomseongdae

    An ancient astronomical observatory inside the central walking cluster.

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    Hwangridan-gil

    A modern café and shopping street woven into the historic centre.

    Open connected guide →    038-stop visual guide · Open the full regional route

    8 places that make a Gyeongju trip

    Walk the central heritage cluster as one sequence. Put Bulguksa or Yangdong Folk Village on a separate outer loop.

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    TRAVELER FAQ

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    Is Daereungwon free or paid?

    The mound-park grounds are currently free. Cheonmachong, the interior tomb exhibition within the district, has a separate ticket.

    Can I walk over the grass-covered mounds?

    No. They are protected royal tombs. Stay on the marked visitor paths and off mound slopes and restricted areas.

    Is the information for Daereungwon Tomb Complex live?

    The place identity and regional route were checked against the official tourism guide. Hours, admission, closures and transport must be rechecked on the official page and a live map before departure.

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    Daereungwon is a free historic mound park, while the Cheonmachong tomb exhibition inside the district remains a separately ticketed interior. Plan the park walk and the tomb visit as two related but different access decisions.Recheck the official source before visiting.
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    Contents
    1. 1Overview
    2. 2Key facts and visitor information
    3. 3Visit flow
    4. 4Traveler tips
    5. 5Nearby places
    6. 6Frequently asked questions
    7. 7Sources and revision history

    1. Overview

    Daereungwon is a free historic mound park, while the Cheonmachong tomb exhibition inside the district remains a separately ticketed interior. Plan the park walk and the tomb visit as two related but different access decisions.

    2. Key facts and visitor information

    Current hoursDaily 9:00 AM-10:00 PM · ticket cutoff 9:30 PM
    Daereungwon groundsFree
    Cheonmachong exhibitionAdult ₩3,000 · youth ₩2,000 · child ₩1,000This is the paid interior tomb exhibition, not a fee for every mound path.
    Correct destination31-1, Hwangnam-dong, Gyeongju · 054-750-8650
    Paid parkingDaereungwon lot at 9 Gyerim-ro · Nodong lot at 767 Taejong-ro
    Free temporary optionJjoksaem lot via Wonhwa-ro 181beon-gilTemporary-lot operation can change; follow current signs.
    Current official guideGyeongju City · Daereungwon official visitor pageChecked August 29, 2026. Recheck volatile hours, fares, closures, weather and transport before travel.
    RegionGyeongju · Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Map search대릉원
    Place typeRoyal tombs · Silla · Central
    Map pinApproximate catalogue locationUse a Korean map app to confirm the exact entrance and live route.
    Mobility checkStep-free entrances, lifts, rest areas and accessible toilets are not assumed; confirm them with the official venue.

    3. Visit flow

    1. 01
      9:00 AM

      Daereungwon visitor hours begin

      Start in daylight for mound paths and connect on foot to Hwangridan-gil or Cheomseongdae.

    2. 02
      Before 9:30 PM

      Complete Cheonmachong ticketing

      The listed ticket cutoff applies to the managed visit. Do not assume free park admission removes the interior ticket step.

    3. 03
      10:00 PM

      Listed close

      Leave enough time to finish both the mound circuit and any paid interior exhibition before closing.

    4. Traveler tips

    • Walk from one parked base to Hwangridan-gil and Cheomseongdae when possible; the central heritage district is more legible on foot.
    • Do not climb the burial mounds, enter restricted tomb areas or use their slopes as seating even when a path appears close.
    • If Cheonmachong is important, enter it before the late ticket cutoff and use the remaining time for the free outdoor circuit.
    • Search “대릉원” in Naver Map or Kakao Map and confirm the entrance before leaving.
    • Opening hours, admission and closure days can change; use the official regional guide before departure.
    • The catalogue pin is approximate. Use the linked Korean map search for the final walking route.

    5. Nearby places

    Landmark

    Cheomseongdae

    An ancient astronomical observatory inside the central walking cluster.

    Same regional route · check live directions    Cafés

    Hwangridan-gil

    A modern café and shopping street woven into the historic centre.

    Same regional route · check live directions    8-stop visual guide

    8 places that make a Gyeongju trip

    Walk the central heritage cluster as one sequence. Put Bulguksa or Yangdong Folk Village on a separate outer loop.

    Open the full regional route

    6. Frequently asked questions

    Is Daereungwon free or paid?

    The mound-park grounds are currently free. Cheonmachong, the interior tomb exhibition within the district, has a separate ticket.

    Can I walk over the grass-covered mounds?

    No. They are protected royal tombs. Stay on the marked visitor paths and off mound slopes and restricted areas.

    Is the information for Daereungwon Tomb Complex live?

    The place identity and regional route were checked against the official tourism guide. Hours, admission, closures and transport must be rechecked on the official page and a live map before departure.

    Can travellers correct this page?

    Yes. Use the community place wiki to propose a sourced correction, or post a current field update after visiting. Changes are reviewed before becoming canonical facts.

    7. Sources and revision history

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