Gyeongju Five Royal Tombs
Gyeongju Five Royal Tombs: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 88); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Wed, Nov 11; weekday average 34, weekend average 77; the quietest day of the week is Tuesday.
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).
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.
- Type
- Historic site
- Area
- Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
- Address
- 38-9 Geumseong-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
- Opening hours
- March-October 09:00-18:00
November-February 09:00-17:00 - Closed
- N/A (Open all year round)
- Parking
- Available
- Parking nearby
- 4 lots within 500 m · about 70 spaces
- Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:44 · sunset 17:30
- Phone
- +82-54-750-8612
- Popularity
- Popular
Gyeongju Five Royal Tombs: 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.
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2831 | 2939 | 3036 | 3188 | |||
| 11/166 | 251 | 332 | 434 | 563 | 657 | 788 |
| 866 | 929 | 1023 | 1121 | 1230 | 1334 | 1474 |
| 1583 | 1636 | 1725 | 1826 | 1930 | 2028 | 2172 |
| 2279 | 2334 | 2427 | 2530 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | Sun, Nov 1 66 · Sun, Nov 8 66 · Sat, Nov 21 72 |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Tue, Nov 10 23 · Wed, Nov 11 21 · Tue, Nov 17 25 |
| Busiest days | Sat, Oct 31 88 · Sat, Nov 7 88 · Sun, Nov 15 83 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 34 · weekends 77 |
| Average by day of week | Mon 38 · Tue 27 · Wed 28 · Thu 41 · Fri 39 · Sat 81 · Sun 74 (bold = quietest day) |
Festivals & events nearby
- Peace On: Dam Sat, Nov 7 · 2 km
FAQ
- Is there parking at Gyeongju Five Royal Tombs?
- Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Gyeongju Five Royal Tombs?
- March-October 09:00-18:00 November-February 09:00-17:00. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is Gyeongju Five Royal Tombs least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Tuesday is the quietest day of the week (average 27) and Saturday the busiest (average 81). The single quietest day is Wed, Nov 11.
- What time should I visit Gyeongju Five Royal Tombs 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 Five Royal Tombs be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 88; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
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