Cheonmachong Tomb (Daereungwon Ancient Tombs) (천마총(대릉원))
Gyeongbuk · Palaces & heritage
Daereungwon Ancient Tombs are one of the most well-known sights in Gyeongju, a history park home to 23 small and large ancient tombs. The area is dotted with tranquil trails among the tombs like the largest tomb in Hwangnam-dong, Hwangnamdaechong Tomb; Cheonmachong Tomb, the place where Cheonmado, a saddle flap painting, was excavated from; and the tomb of King Michu, nicknamed the "Tomb of the Bamboo Warrior." Cheonmachong Tomb, excavated in 1973, has a height of 12.7 meters and a diameter of 50 meters. Its excavation unearthed many artifacts, such as the famous Gold Crown from Cheonmachong Tomb. Its name comes from Cheonmado, a mudguard saddle flap with a painting of a heavenly horse. Cheonmachong Tomb is the only tomb in the Daereungwon Ancient Tombs to be opened to the public. The tomb is thought to have been constructed between the late 5th century and early 6th century. Artifacts excavated from the tomb include a gold crown, gold cap, gold waist belt, gold diadem, and gilt-bronze shoes worn by the buried. The gold crown, in particular, is known as the largest and the most elaborate of all gold crowns unearthed in Korea. The artifacts themselves can be found in Gyeongju National Museum.
| Type | Palaces & heritage |
|---|---|
| Region | Gyeongbuk |
| Address | 9 Gyerim-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do |
Getting there
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- Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026Silla Culture Festival
- Sep 19, 2026Gyeongju Golden Carnival
- Sep 18, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026Gyeongju Heritage Night Walk
- Jun 12, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026Sarira Reliquary from the Hwangnyongsa Wooden Pagoda
Within walking distance
Gyeongju Daereungwon Ancient Tomb Complex
Gyeongju Ssambap Street
Gyeongju Hwangnidan Street
Gyeongju Hanbokpan
![Gyeongju Historic Area [UNESCO World Heritage] (경주역사유적지구 [유네스코 세계문화유산])](http://tong.visitkorea.or.kr/cms/resource/03/2656603_image2_1.jpg)
Gyeongju Historic Area [UNESCO World Heritage]
OAR Contemporary Art Museum
Cheomseongdae Observatory
