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Gyeongju · Bulguksa
Bulguksa, the Land of Buddha
A walk through Bulguksa Temple, from the gate to the twin pagodas and the Hall of Paradise.
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- Walking distance
- 1 km
- Time
- about 1.5 hours
- Stops
- 10 stops
- Starting point
- Bulguksa Gate
- Languages
- 한국어 · English · 中文
- Price
- Free for now
How it works
- Tap the button below and it opens in your browser. No app install or sign-up.
- Put your earphones in and walk. Narration starts by itself when you reach each stop. Without location on, you can tap to play the next stop.
- Subtitles show on screen. Each stop takes about 3 minutes to hear.
Route
- Bulguksa GateGate to the Land of Buddha
- Banyagyo Bridge and Cheonwangmun GateThe bridges of wisdom and the Four Heavenly Kings
- Cheongungyo and Baegungyo BridgesThe 33-step stone bridges
- Dabotap and Seokgatap PagodasTwin pagodas before the main hall
- Museoljeon HallThe hall of wordless teaching
- Birojeon and Gwaneumjeon HallsThe upper halls of Bulguksa
- Nahanjeon HallHall of the Sixteen Arhats
- Geungnakjeon HallHall of Paradise and the lucky pig
- Bell PavilionThe bell pavilion and the four dharma instruments
- Yeonhwagyo and Chilbogyo BridgesThe lotus stairway to paradise
Know before you go
Best time
Go early, right at opening, for a quieter visit. The walk takes about 1.5 hours.
Fees and hours
- Bulguksa: Free entry (since May 2023) · 09:00–18:00, you may stay until 19:00
Restrooms
There are restrooms. Go before you start; it is hard to stop mid-walk.
- Bulguksa restroom
Parking
Use the Bulguksa parking lot. Check the fee on site.
Common mistakes
- The Cheongungyo and Baegungyo stairs are a National Treasure and closed to walkers. Go round by the side path.
- On temple event days the courtyards get crowded.
Please remember
- Inside the halls, take off your hat and keep quiet. No photos during services.
- Keep your earphone volume low.
What to bring
- Earphones (it is noisy outside)
- A power bank (location and audio drain the battery)
- Comfortable shoes
- Water and a hat in summer, gloves in winter
FAQ
Can I do Seokguram on the same day?
Yes, there is a Seokguram course too. The two are linked by road, so go by car or bus.
Checked: Checked against Korea Tourism Organization listings (updated Mar 2025, checked 29 Oct 2026)
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