Gyeongju & Yangdong Village Private Tour to UNESCO site!, Busan

About this activity

Explore Gyeongju, the ancient capital of the Silla Kingdom with over 1,000 years of history, on a fully private and customizable day tour.

Enjoy a comfortable hotel pick-up and create your own itinerary with the help of your local guide. You can choose to visit famous attractions such as Bulguksa Temple, Daereungwon Tomb Complex, Gyochon Traditional Village, Hwangridan-gil, Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, Yangdong Folk Village (optional), and many more.

With 9 hours available, most travelers can comfortably visit 4 to 6 attractions, including time for lunch and short breaks.

Learn about Korean history, culture, and local life from your private guide while exploring Gyeongju at your own pace. All vehicle and guide services are included. Guests only need to cover admission fees and meals.

For lunch, you may enjoy free time at Hwangridan-gil or receive recommendations for authentic local restaurants, where you can experience some of Gyeongju's most famous traditional dishes.

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At a glance

Duration: 9 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: Chinese, Korean, English
Operated by: KOREA JOY TOUR

What is included

Included

Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Pick up & Drop off prefered places
Included: English or Chinese speaking licensed driving guide will assist you
Included: Fuel fee, Parking and toll fee

Not included

Not included: Meals
Not included: personal expense
Not included: All attraction entrance fee
Not included: Service time: 9 hours ( But starting from or drop to Gyeongju area 8 hours)

Itinerary

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Gyeongju

one hour
This is 9 hours customizable private tour. You can visit anywhere in Gyoengju. Discover the rich history of Gyeongju at your own pace on a private full-day tour of its UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Get the personalized experience of a private tour in Korea Travel comfortably in a private air-conditioned vehicle Make the most of your limited vacation time in South Korea Visit multiple UNESCO World Heritage Sites in South Korea.

Departing from Busan or Gyeongju, you’ll enjoy the flexibility to choose a round-trip or one-way tour.

Bulguksa Temple (1h), Daereungwon Tomb Complex (1h), Gyeongju National Museum (1h), Cheomseongdae (30min), Hwangridan-gil road (1h), Donggung and Wolji (1h), Gyochon village (1h), Woljeonggyo Bridge (20min)
- Times given in parentheses refers to approx. time taking at each place. They don't include transportation time.
Bulguksa Temple

one hour

Bulguksa Temple is a representative relic of Buddhist culture from the Silla kingdom. The temple was built during the 15th year of King Beopheung's reign (514-540) to wish for peace and prosperity for all.

Starting in 1920, the temple has undergone continual restoration work. The temple now holds seven national treasures and a number of additional important heritages and was designated a World Cultural Heritage Site along with the nearby Seokguram Grotto by UNESCO in December 1995. and good for maple leaves tour.
Woljeonggyo Bridge

one hour

Woljeonggyo Bridge located in Gyo-dong, Gyeongju was built during the Unified Silla period (AD 676-935), but was burnt down during the Joseon dynasty. Through historical research, the bridge was rebuilt in April 2018 to become the largest wooden bridge in Korea.
Stop 4

one hour

The tomb is thought to have been constructed between the late 5th century and early 6th century. Artifacts excavated from the tomb include a gold crown, gold cap, gold waist belt, gold diadem, and gilt-bronze shoes worn by the buried. The gold crown, in particular, is known as the largest and the most elaborate of all gold crowns unearthed in Korea.
Stop 5

30 min

The street is home to numerous restaurants, cafes, photo studios, and shops housed in traditional hanok buildings, making it popular among the younger generations in Korea. The street also demonstrates newtro aesthetics due to the remaining old and worn buildings built during the 1960s and the '70s.
Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village

one hour

Just like the Yangdong Folk village, the Gyeongju Gyochon Village is another traditional village of old hanok houses that offers visitors a glimpse into life during the Joseon period. One of the famous sites here is the Gyeongju Hyanggyo, a Confucian academy and shrine, where Korea’s first state-operated educational institute “Gukhak” was established in 682.
Cheomseongdae Observatory

30 min

heomseongdae Observatory is thought to have been built during the reign of Queen Seondeok (r. 632-647) of the Silla Dynasty for observation of the movements of heavenly bodies. It is the oldest astronomical observatory in Asia and is widely regarded as a precious cultural heritage that gives us a clear idea of the level of technological development of that time.
Donggung Palace And Wolji Pond

one hour

Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond in Gyeongju are secondary palace sites of Silla. The palace, along with other secondary palaces, was used as the eastern palace where the prince lived, and banquets were held during auspicious events or to welcome important guests.
Yangdong Folk Village

one hour Admission not included

[Optional]Gyeongju Yangdong Village is Korea’s largest traditional village, showcasing the traditional culture of the Joseon dynasty and the beautiful natural surroundings. Thanks to its many cultural heritages, including treasures, national treasures, and folklore materials, the entire village has been designated as a cultural heritage site. Many people have visited this village to see its wealth of cultural heritages and scenic surroundings, including King Charles III, who visited this village in 1993.

Seolchangsan Mountain and its four spines of mountains can be seen beyond the village. Approximately 160 old houses and 500-year-old thatched-roof cottages are nestled within the valley. Fifty-four of these homes are over 200 years old and have been excellently preserved in their original state, offering the opportunity to view a variety of unique traditional Korean houses in person.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Busan Daeyeon-Dong Kkum
H-avenue Hotel Haeundae
YAM Gyeongju City Hall
beulaundoteuhotel eomgungjeom
Bosco Hotel
Gyeongju Family Mini Hotel
Busan Park Hotel
25 Hours Hotel 2
Stay Well Hotel
Yeongdo Grandbern Hotel Busan
Northharbor Hotel
Hotel Pico Blue

and 576 more pickup points

Please leave the pick-up place you want.

If your tour starts from or ends in Gyeongju, the service time will be 8 hours.

Vehicle information and guide information will be provided two days before the start of the tour. We will contact though Whats app, Please make sure to install it.

If your hotel is not listed in the booking options, please complete your reservation and send us your hotel name and address by message.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Options

Gyeongju tour from/to Busan

Duration: 9 hours

From Busan to Gyeongju tour: Bulkuksa temple-Dareungwon tomb-huanglidangil- Gyochon villahge -Woljeong bridge-donggongand wolji

Private car: Pickup included (Up to 7 Guests)

Sedan or Minivan: Based on the number of people

Pickup included
Yangdong&Gyeongju from Busan

Duration: 9 hours

From Busan Yangdong&Gyeongju : tour for 9 hours

Yangdong folk village- Huanglidangil(lunch)- Daereungwon tomb- Bulkuksa

private car: Pickup included (Up to 7 Guests)

Sedan or Minivan: Based on the number of people

Pickup included