Gyeongju Tomb of Kim Yu-sin (경주 김유신묘)

Published 2010-04-08 Updated 2022-08-12 View 30138

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The tomb of General Kim Yu-sin (595-673) is located near the Gyeongju Express Bus Terminal at the end of a scenic lane, popular in spring for its walls of yellow forsythia and pink cherry blossom trees in bloom. The tomb itself is located in a scenic area thick with pine trees, on the eastern side of Songhwasan Mountain. The tomb of General Kim Yu-sin is a large tomb measuring roughly 30 meters in diameter, circled by a stone fence with 24 guard posts. The tomb base wall features relief carvings of the 12 Oriental zodiac gods standing guard over the tomb, brandishing weapons. The carvings are unique in that while their bodies face outwards, the heads are all turned to the right. The elaborately decorated tomb is second in grandeur only to those of royalty.

Telephone

+82-54-749-6713

Homepage

www.gyeongju.go.kr/tour

Detailed Information

Admission Fees
Individuals - Adults 2,000 won / Teenagers 1,000 won / Children 500 won
Groups - Adults 1,600 won / Teenagers 800 won / Children 400 won

Restrooms
Available

Parking Fees
Free