๐ Cheomseongdae Observatory
Gyeongsangbuk-do ยท Gyeongju-si ยท History
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A stone tower built in the Silla period that is regarded as one of the oldest surviving astronomical observatories in East Asia.
01. Essential InformationHours, closed days, admission, access and visit time
- Opening hours
- Listings give about 09:00โ22:00 (one gives summer 09:00โ22:00, winter 09:00โ21:00). Confirm before you go.
- Closed days
- Check the official page.
- Admission
- Check the official page.
- Area
- Gyeongsangbuk-do, Gyeongju-si
- How to get there
- By city bus from Gyeongju Station. Check a map app
- Time needed
- About 1 hour
Hours, prices and closing days change and listings often disagree. Confirm on the official page before you go.
02. About this placeWhat it is and why people visit
A stone tower built in the Silla period that is regarded as one of the oldest surviving astronomical observatories in East Asia.
03. Highlights & Things to SeeThe main sights and experiences
- Recommended: Beside the flowers of Daereungwon and the royal tombs
06. How to Get There & NearbyDirections from where you are, and places close by
By city bus from Gyeongju Station. Check a map app.
Nearby attractions
- Woljeonggyo Bridge ยท 0.6 km away
- Gyeongju Gyochon Hanok Village ยท 0.7 km away
- Donggung Palace & Wolji Pond ยท 0.7 km away
07. Official Information & UpdatesOfficial pages, notices and the date we checked
Information checked: 2026-10-24. Details come from VISITKOREA, Visit Seoul, Visit Busan, Visit Jeju and the official pages of each place. We could not confirm every detail for every place, so please check the official page for the latest notices.