Gyeongju Namsan Mountain
경주 남산 · Gyeongbuk · Hiking & mountains
Namsan Mountain of Gyeongju is a 466-meter mountain located south of the Gyeongju city center. Gyeongju was the capital of the Silla dynasty (BC 57-AD 935) from its inception to its end. The Silla people revered this mountain, considering it sacred, and left many traces of their presence, resulting in numerous cultural relics that still exist today. Therefore, visitors can enjoy both hiking and cultural heritage sightseeing on this mountain.
| Type | Hiking & mountains |
|---|---|
| Region | Gyeongbuk |
| Address | Namsan Mountain of Gyeongju (경주 남산) |
Getting there
On nearby while you're here
Events run on fixed dates — check these against your own trip. Trip Planner shows everything on for the days you are in Korea.
- Jun 12, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026Sarira Reliquary from the Hwangnyongsa Wooden Pagoda
- Jun 12, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026Hwangnyongsa: Enshrining the Buddha's Relics
- Sep 18, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026Gyeongju Heritage Night Walk
- Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026Silla Culture Festival
Nearby places
3.3 km away
Gyeongbuk Millennium Forest Garden
4.6 km away
Tomb of Queen Seondeok
4.7 km away
Gyeongju Five Royal Tombs
5.4 km away
Gyeongju Wolseong Palace Site (Banwolseong Fortress) (경주 월성(반월성))
5.7 km away
Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond
5.7 km away
Cheomseongdae Observatory
6.0 km away
Gyeongju Tomb of King Muyeol, Stele of King Taejong Muyeol
6.2 km away