Gyeongju Bulguksa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage]

Gyeongju Bulguksa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage]: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 84); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Tue, Nov 24; weekday average 49, weekend average 97; the quietest day of the week is Tuesday.

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. It was later rebuilt in 751 by Kim Dae-seong. Unfortunately, the temple caught fire during the Imjin War (1592-1598). After the war, the temple suffered serious damage and was often the target of theft.

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.

Description: Korea Tourism Organization

Official website ↗

Type

Temple & religious site

Area

Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Address

385 Bulguk-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Opening hours

09:00-18:00 (Exit time 19:00)
* No pets allowed

Closed

N/A (Open all year round)

Parking

Available

Sunrise / sunset

Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:43 · sunset 17:29

Phone

+82-54-746-9913

Gyeongju Bulguksa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage]: least crowded days in the next 30 days

This is the daily crowd index forecast by the Korea Tourism Organization from mobile-network data. 100 = this place's busiest period, so 50 means about half as busy as its peak. It covers the whole day — even busy days can be quiet early in the morning or in the evening.

Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays

Festivals & events nearby

Roads and car parks around festival sites get busier than usual. All festivals in Korea →

• Peace On: Dam Sat, Nov 7 · 11 km

FAQ

Is there parking at Gyeongju Bulguksa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage]?

Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.

What are the opening hours of Gyeongju Bulguksa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage]?

09:00-18:00 (Exit time 19:00) * No pets allowed. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).

Which day is Gyeongju Bulguksa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage] least crowded?

Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Tuesday is the quietest day of the week (average 47) and Sunday the busiest (average 100). The single quietest day is Tue, Nov 24.

What time should I visit Gyeongju Bulguksa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage] to avoid the crowds?

Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving right after opening (09:00) or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.

Will Gyeongju Bulguksa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage] be crowded this weekend?

This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 84; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

Nearby attractions

• Dongrimogwolmunhakgwan 동리목월문학관 0.7 km · Museum & gallery
• Bullidan Street 1.0 km · Street & village
• Gyeongju Seokguram 경주 석굴암 [유네스코 세계유산] 1.7 km · Temple & religious site
• Tohamsan 토함산 1.7 km · Mountain
• Daldongnae of Olden Times 2.2 km · Museum & gallery
• Gyongju Folk Craft Village 2.3 km · Historic site
• Silla Arts and Science Museum 2.5 km · Museum & gallery
• Gyeongju Gujeongdong Banghyeongbun 경주 구정동 방형분 3.5 km · Historic site

→ More quiet spots in Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Sources: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL), crowd forecasts based on mobile-network data, Korea's national parking-lot open data. These are forecasts calculated from past data, not live information — use them as a guide. Korea time (KST, UTC+9).