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Gyeongju EXPO Grand Park

Gyeongju EXPO Grand Park

경주엑스포대공원 · Gyeongbuk · Parks & nature

Located in the Bomun Tourist Complex, Gyeongju EXPO Grand Park is where the Gyeongju World Expo, the world's first cultural fair themed around culture and arts, was held in 1998. Over the following 20 years, it served as the venue for ten Gyeongju World Expos, boosting Korean cultural pride and contributing to the development of human culture. Today, it is a popular attraction featuring diverse cultural content such as exhibitions, videos, performances, and hands-on experiences. Major facilities include Gyeongju Tower, Gyeongju Expo Solgeo Art Museum, and more.

TypeParks & nature
RegionGyeongbuk
Address614 Gyeonggam-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Hours[Expo Park] 10:00-22:00 [Exhibition Hall] 10:00-18:00 * Operating hours vary by month; check the website for details
ParkingAvailable (Free)

Getting there

From Korea Tourism Organization open data. Hours and admission change with the season and on public holidays — confirm with the venue before a long trip.

What's on nearby

Events run on fixed dates — check these against your own trip. Trip Planner shows everything on for the days you are in Korea.

Within walking distance

Gyeongju-si Special Tourist Zone (경주시 관광특구)
right next door

Gyeongju-si Special Tourist Zone

Hwang Nyong Won (황룡원)
500 m walk

Hwang Nyong Won

Bomun Galbi (보문갈비)
700 m walk

Bomun Galbi

Gyeongju World (경주월드 어뮤즈먼트)
800 m walk

Gyeongju World

Gyeongju Bomunjeong Pavilion (보문정 (경주))
1000 m walk

Gyeongju Bomunjeong Pavilion

Wooyang Museum of Contemporary Art (우양미술관)
1100 m walk

Wooyang Museum of Contemporary Art

Gyeongju National Park (경주국립공원)
1.3 km away

Gyeongju National Park

Bomun Tourist Complex (경주 보문관광단지)
1.3 km away

Bomun Tourist Complex