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Gyeongju · Namsan easy Samneung walk

Pine-forest Tombs and Valley Buddhas

From the royal tombs in a forest of bent pines, walk a little way up Samneung valley to a headless Buddha, a Guanyin carved in the rock and six Buddhas drawn in lines. Only the lower valley, with no rough rocky stretches, then back down to the Samneung bus stop. It starts at the same place as the Samneung to Yongjang hiking course, which goes on to the summit.

At a glance

Walking distance

2.6 km

Time

about 1.5 hours incl. stories

Stops

5 stops

Starting point

Samneung Trailhead

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

1. Samneung TrailheadThe start of the easy Samneung walk
2. Samneung, the Three Royal TombsThree royal tombs in a forest of bent pines
3. Tomb of King GyeongaeThe king who lost his kingdom at a banquet
4. Headless Buddha and Rock-carved GuanyinA headless Buddha and a Guanyin in the rock
5. Six Line-carved BuddhasSix Buddhas drawn in lines on stone

Know before you go

Best time

About 1.5 hours with the stories. The start (Samneung trailhead) and the end (Samneung bus stop) are close together. Start at least 2 hours before sunset.

Fees and hours

• Tombs and trail: Free

Restrooms

Assume there are no restrooms on the trail and go before you start near the Samneung trailhead.

Parking

There is said to be a parking lot by Samneung (check fees before you go). The course ends close to the start, so driving is fine.

Common mistakes

• The tomb of King Gyeongae is on a short side path from Samneung. Don’t walk past it.
• The valley climb and the stony way down are a little steep and slippery after rain.
• Some trails close in the wildfire-prevention seasons (spring and autumn). Check the Korea National Park Service website first.

Please remember

• Please do not touch or climb on the Buddhas.
• Do not enter closed trails or roped-off side paths; you can be fined.
• If you get hurt, call 119. Keep your phone switched on.

What to bring

• Water
• Sneakers or hiking shoes with good grip
• A charged phone
• Earphones

FAQ

Does it go to the summit?
No. It goes only as far as the six line-carved Buddhas in the lower valley, then back down. For the summit, choose the Samneung to Yongjang hiking course.

Does the narration start on its own?
In the valleys GPS is unreliable, so it does not start on its own. Tap I'm here ▶ when you reach each stop.

Checked: Places: Naver Map (3 Nov 2026). Headless Buddha and Samneung bus stop: OpenStreetMap. Path: Korea National Park Service Samneung course, OpenStreetMap and Kakao walking (6 Nov 2026)