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Bulguksa Temple

불국사 · Temple · Gyeongsang

Seokguram Grotto is 3 km up the hill (bus 12) — also free. Cherry blossoms first week of April.

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Admission: FreeFree since 2023
Opening hours: 09:00 – 18:00
Closed: Open daily
Quietest day: Monday — about 3% fewer foreign visitors than an average dayBusiest: Friday. Based on Korea Tourism Data Lab foreign-visitor counts for Gyeongju.
Payment: Cards accepted
English: Signs and staff in English
Parking: AvailableKorea Tourism Organization
Fee checked: 2026-09

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When to go

There is no weekly closing day here — you can come any day of the week.

Counting foreign visitors to Gyeongju over twelve weeks, Monday is the quietest day you can actually go and Friday the busiest — a difference of about 8%. These are district-wide figures rather than a headcount at the gate, so treat them as a tendency.

Opening hours are 09:00 to 18:00. Tour groups tend to arrive mid-morning and again after lunch; the first hour after opening is normally the quietest stretch of any day.

What it costs, and what to bring

Entry is free. Free since 2023 Nothing needs to be booked or queued for in advance.

Cards are accepted. Foreign Visa and Mastercard work almost everywhere in Korea, and contactless is normal.

Getting there

There is no subway station close by. A taxi or an intercity bus is usually the way in — show the Korean name above to the driver.

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