Gyeongju Bulguksa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage]

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Bulguksa Temple is a representative relic of Buddhist culture from the Silla kingdom. The temple was built in 528 BC during the 15th year of King Beop-heung's reign (514-540) to wish for peace and prosperity for all. It was later rebuilt in 751 by Kim Dae-seong. Unfortunately, the temple caught fire during the Imjin War (1592-1598). After the war, the temple suffered serious damage and was often the target of theft.

Starting in 1920, the temple has undergone continual restoration work. The temple now holds seven national treasures, a number of additional important heritages, and was designated a World Cultural Heritage Site along with the nearby Seokguram Grotto by UNESCO in December 1995.

 

(38127)385, Bulguk-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

+82-54-746-9913
www.bulguksa.or.kr
www.templestay.com

 

Utilization information

Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-54-746-9913

Parking Facility : Available

Closed : N/A (Open all year round)

Operating Hours : Weekdays 09:00-17:00
Weekends and public holidays 08:00-17:00

Admission Fees

Adults (ages 19 & over): 6,000 won
Teenagers (ages 13-18): 4,000 won / Group: 3,500 won
Children (ages 7-12): 3,000 won / Group: 2,500 won
Preschoolers (ages under 7): 2,000 won

* Groups (20 or more)

Restrooms

Available

Parking Fees

Cars: 2,000 won / Buses: 2,000 won

Interpretation Services Offered

Advanced reservations required

Access

[Bus]
From Gyeongju Train Station, follow Hwarang-ro Street and take Bus No. 10 or 11 (located in front of the post office) and get off at Bulguksa Temple Bus Stop.
From Gyeongju Intercity / Express Bus Terminal, take Bus No. 10 or 11 from the bus stop located across the street from Gyeongju Express Bus Terminal and get off at Bulguksa Temple Bus Stop.