Is there parking at Cheonmachong Tomb (Daereungwon Ancient Tombs)?

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

What are the opening hours of Cheonmachong Tomb (Daereungwon Ancient Tombs)?

09:00-22:00 (Last admission 21:30). Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).

What time should I visit Cheonmachong Tomb (Daereungwon Ancient 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 Cheonmachong Tomb (Daereungwon Ancient Tombs) be crowded this weekend?

This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 96; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

Cheonmachong Tomb (Daereungwon Ancient Tombs)

Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do · Historic site

Cheonmachong Tomb (Daereungwon Ancient Tombs): This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 96); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Tue, Nov 24; weekday average 53, weekend average 94; the quietest day of the week is Tuesday.

Daereungwon Ancient Tombs are one of the most well-known sights in Gyeongju, a history park home to 23 small and large ancient tombs. The area is dotted with tranquil trails among the tombs like the largest tomb in Hwangnam-dong, Hwangnamdaechong Tomb; Cheonmachong Tomb, the place where Cheonmado, a saddle flap painting, was excavated from; and the tomb of King Michu, nicknamed the "Tomb of the Bamboo Warrior."

Cheonmachong Tomb, excavated in 1973, has a height of 12.7 meters and a diameter of 50 meters. Its excavation unearthed many artifacts, such as the famous Gold Crown from Cheonmachong Tomb. Its name comes from Cheonmado, a mudguard saddle flap with a painting of a heavenly horse. Cheonmachong Tomb is the only tomb in the Daereungwon Ancient Tombs to be opened to the public. 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. The artifacts themselves can be found in Gyeongju National Museum.

Description: Korea Tourism Organization

Official website ↗

Type: Historic site
Area: Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Address: 9 Gyerim-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Opening hours: 09:00-22:00 (Last admission 21:30)
Closed: N/A (Open all year round)
Parking: Available
Parking nearby: 7 lots within 500 m · about 222 spaces
Sunrise / sunset: Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:44 · sunset 17:30
Phone: +82-54-771-8650
Popularity: Popular

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Cheonmachong Tomb (Daereungwon Ancient 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
			10/2850	2946	3044	3196
11/191	277	360	463	557	664	798
891	951	1048	1146	1250	1365	1497
1589	1656	1744	1845	1950	2054	2195
2292	2352	2439	2542

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

Quieter weekends & holidays	All weekends and holidays in the next 30 days look busy — consider a weekday.
Quietest days	Fri, Oct 30 44 · Tue, Nov 24 39 · Wed, Nov 25 42
Busiest days	Sat, Oct 31 96 · Sat, Nov 7 98 · Sat, Nov 14 97
Weekday / weekend average	Weekdays 53 · weekends 94
Average by day of week	Mon 59 · Tue 48 · Wed 49 · Thu 51 · Fri 57 · Sat 97 · Sun 91 (bold = quietest day)

Festivals & events nearby

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

Peace On: Dam Sat, Nov 7 · 1 km

FAQ

Is there parking at Cheonmachong Tomb (Daereungwon Ancient Tombs)?: Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
What are the opening hours of Cheonmachong Tomb (Daereungwon Ancient Tombs)?: 09:00-22:00 (Last admission 21:30). Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
Which day is Cheonmachong Tomb (Daereungwon Ancient Tombs) least crowded?: Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Tuesday is the quietest day of the week (average 48) and Saturday the busiest (average 97). The single quietest day is Tue, Nov 24.
What time should I visit Cheonmachong Tomb (Daereungwon Ancient 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 Cheonmachong Tomb (Daereungwon Ancient Tombs) be crowded this weekend?: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 96; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

Nearby attractions

Gyeongju Ssambap Street 0.1 km · Street & village
Gyeongju Hwangnidan Street 0.2 km · Street & village
Gyeongju Historic Area [UNESCO World Heritage] 0.2 km · Historic site
Gyeongju Daereungwon Ancient Tomb Complex 0.2 km · Historic site
Geumgwanchong 금관총 0.3 km · Historic site
Gyeongju Naemurwangreung 경주 내물왕릉 0.3 km · Historic site
Gyeongjujungangdoseogwan 경주중앙도서관 0.3 km · Hands-on learning
Sinragobunjeongbosenteo 신라고분정보센터 0.3 km · Museum & gallery

→ 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).