๐ Bulguksa Temple & Seokguram Grotto (Gyeongju)

Gyeongsangbuk-do ยท Gyeongju-si ยท History
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UNESCO World Heritage architectural masterpieces of 8th-century Buddhist art and stone masonry.
01. Essential InformationHours, closed days, admission, access and visit time
- Opening hours
- Seasonal: MarchโSeptember 09:00โ18:00; February and October 09:00โ17:30; NovemberโJanuary 09:00โ17:00.
- Closed days
- Check the official page.
- Admission
- Free since May 2023, according to the official Bulguksa site.
- Area
- Gyeongsangbuk-do, Gyeongju-si
- How to get there
- Bus (for example bus 10) or taxi from Gyeongju
- Time needed
- About 2โ3 hours
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
UNESCO World Heritage architectural masterpieces of 8th-century Buddhist art and stone masonry.
03. Highlights & Things to SeeThe main sights and experiences
- Recommended: Seokguram granite monumental Buddha facing the East Sea sunrise
06. How to Get There & NearbyDirections from where you are, and places close by
Bus (for example bus 10) or taxi from Gyeongju.
Nearby attractions
- Donggung Palace & Wolji Pond ยท 11 km away
- Andong Hahoe Folk Village ยท 111 km away
07. Official Information & UpdatesOfficial pages, notices and the date we checked
Information checked: 2026-10-23. 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.