Oreung Royal Tombs
경주 오릉
A group of five early royal tombs of Silla, including its founder Park Hyeokgeose and other early kings and queens. Burial mounds, pine forests, and a quiet setting make it a peaceful place to visit.
Oreung is located in Tapdong in southern Gyeongju. It is said to contain the tombs of Park Hyeokgeose, the founder of Silla, Queen Alyeong, the second king Namhae, the third king Yuri, and the fifth king Pasa. There are five round burial mounds, and the site is a national historic site. Inside the park are Sungdeokjeon Hall, which honors Park Hyeokgeose, and the Alyeong Well, said to be where Queen Alyeong was born. The burial mounds are surrounded by pine forests, and the site attracts fewer visitors than Daereungwon, making it good for a quiet walk. The crape myrtle blossoms in summer are also beautiful. Entry costs about 2,000 won. Getting there: about 10 minutes by bicycle from Cheomseongdae, or take a bus to Oreung Station. It can be combined with Poseokjeong and the Samneung of Namsan on the same route.
Opening hours
Roughly 09:00–18:00 (until 17:00 in winter)
Nearby sights
- Gyochon Hanok Village & Choi Clan House
- Woljeonggyo Bridge
- Gyerim Forest & Wolseong Palace Site
- Hwangnidan-gil
- Daereungwon Tomb Complex
- Cheomseongdae Observatory
- Poseokjeong Pavilion Site
- Gyeongju National Museum