Cheomseongdae Observatory

첨성대

The oldest existing observatory in the Far East, built during the reign of Queen Seonduk in 634.

• free

Address

Cheomseongdae Observatory, 839-1, Inwang-dong

Getting there

from Gyeongju Station, you can walk about 25 minutes southeast to reach Cheomseongdae, passing through the downtown area and Gyerim forest on the way. Alternatively, you can take city bus No. 10 or 11 from the station and get off at the Cheomseongdae stop, which is only a short walk from the observatory. A taxi ride takes around 5–7 minutes and costs about ₩4,000–5,000

Price

Free