Cheomseongdae Observatory
How to get there · bus numbers · admission · 2026
- In Korean
- 경주 첨성대
- Admission (adult)
- Free
- Free guided tour
- A foreign-language guide
- Bus stop for this sight
- Wolseong-dong Community Center
- Area
- Downtown
Bus to Cheomseongdae Observatory
From Gyeongju Station (KTX)
| Bus | Board at | Get off at | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|
| 710 | Gyeongju Station (KTX) | Wolseong-dong Community Center | 16 |
| 711 | Gyeongju Station (KTX) | Wolseong-dong Community Center | 16 |
| 60 | Gyeongju Station (KTX) | Wolseong-dong Community Center | 18 |
| 61 | Gyeongju Station (KTX) | Wolseong-dong Community Center | 18 |
| 700 | Gyeongju Station (KTX) | Wolseong-dong Community Center | 26 |
From the Express & Intercity Bus Terminal
| Bus | Board at | Get off at | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | Express Bus (Intercity Bus Terminal) | Wolseong-dong Community Center | 4 |
| 61 | Express Bus (Intercity Bus Terminal) | Wolseong-dong Community Center | 4 |
| 710 | Express Bus (Intercity Bus Terminal) | Wolseong-dong Community Center | 4 |
| 711 | Express Bus (Intercity Bus Terminal) | Wolseong-dong Community Center | 4 |
| 604 | Express Bus (Intercity Bus Terminal) | Wolseong-dong Community Center | 7 |
| 10 | Express Bus (Intercity Bus Terminal) | Wolseong-dong Community Center | 8 |
| 11 | Express Bus (Intercity Bus Terminal) | Wolseong-dong Community Center | 8 |
| 15 | Express Bus (Intercity Bus Terminal) | Wolseong-dong Community Center | 8 |
Story · Built under Queen Seondeok
History
The Samguk yusa records that it was built of dressed stone in the reign of Queen Seondeok (632–647). It is best known as an observatory, though some scholars read it as an altar or a symbol instead.
Quick answers
How do I get to Cheomseongdae Observatory from Gyeongju Station?
Take bus 710 and get off at Wolseong-dong Community Center, 16 stops later. Buses 711 and 60 and 61 also go there.
How much is admission to Cheomseongdae Observatory?
Free, adults included.
How do I know when the bus to Cheomseongdae Observatory comes?
Open Buses in the Gyeongju Guide app (Android) and choose where you are going. It lists direct buses and one-change trips from where you are, and the minutes until the next bus reaches your stop.
