Tomb of King Wonseong, Gyeongju
How to get there · bus numbers · admission · 2026
- In Korean
- 경주 원성왕릉
- Free guided tour
- Bus stop for this sight
- Gwaereung Elementary School
- Area
- Bulguksa
Bus to Tomb of King Wonseong, Gyeongju
From Gyeongju Station (KTX)
No single city bus. Change buses, or take a taxi.
From the Express & Intercity Bus Terminal
Story · Guardians with foreign faces
History
The tomb of King Wonseong (d. 798). The stone warriors in front have deep-set eyes and curly beards, faces from Central Asia, often cited as a sign of Silla’s contact with distant lands.
Legend
The site was once a pond, so the coffin is said to have been hung (掛, gwae) above the water for burial, which gave the tomb its other name, Gwaereung. The Joseon-era Donggyeong japgi records the tale.
Quick answers
How do I get to Tomb of King Wonseong, Gyeongju from the bus terminal?
Take bus 608 and get off at Byeotgol, 32 stops later. Buses 609 and 607 also go there.
How do I know when the bus to Tomb of King Wonseong, Gyeongju 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.
