The Tomb of King Muyeol is the tomb of Kim Chun-chu, who acsended to the throne as King Muyeol (r. 654-661), the 29th ruler of the Silla Kingdom. The tomb is located at the southwestern foot of Seondosan Mountain in Gyeongju. As king, he sought to unify the three kingdoms by allying forces with China's Tang dynasty, but passed away before he could successfully accomplish his goal. His tomb is relatively large, reaching a x_height of 8.7 meters, and having a circumference of 114 meters. Originally made with large stones, the tomb has been covered in dirt and grass with the passing of time. To the east of the grave are the remains of his stele with an inscription that reads “Taejong Muyeol Daewangjibi (Tombstone of the Great King Muyeol)," indicating the owner of this grave.
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- Admission Fees Individuals - Adults 2 000 Won Teenagers 1 Children 500 Br Groups 600 800 400
- Restrooms Available
- Parking Fees Free
- Inquiry and guidance 1330 Travel Hotline 82-2-1330 Br Korean English Japanese Chinese For More Info 82-54-750-8614
- Parking facilities Available
- Rest day N A Open All Year Round
- Hours of operation March-october 09 00-18 00 Br November-february 00-17
location
10-4, Neungnam-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do