Gyeongju Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond was a secondary palace used by the crown prince of the Silla Kingdom. It also served as a banquet site for important national events and important visitors. The pond was created in 674, during the reign of King Munmu. The pond features three small islands, and a landscape of 12 small hills to the northeast. After the fall of Silla, the site was abandoned and forgotten. The pond was referred to as "Anapji" from the Goryeo and Joseon periods and onwards. In the 1980s, a pottery fragment with the letters “Wolji” (a pond that reflects the moon) carved onto it was found, revealing the true name of the pond. After the discovery, the site was renamed to the current Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond.
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- Admission Fees Individuals - Adults 3 000 Won Teenagers 2 Children 1 Br Groups 400 600 800 Br Groups 30 People Or More
- Restrooms Available
- Inquiry and guidance 1330 Travel Hotline 82-2-1330 Br Korean English Japanese Chinese For More Info 82-54-750-8655 8650
- Parking facilities Available
- Rest day N A Open All Year Round
- Hours of operation 09 00-22 00 Br Last Admission 30 Minutes Before Closing. Advised To Purchase Tickets Early As Site Is A Famous Nighttime Attraction.
location
102, Wonhwa-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do