Cheonmachong, Gyeongju

Name: Cheonmachong
Address: Gyeongju, South Korea

#23 among attractions in Gyeongju

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Cheonmachong, formerly Tomb No.155 in South Korea, is a tumulus located in Gyeongju, South Korea. The name "Cheonmachong" means Sky horse tomb. This tomb was built in the style of Silla. Excavation of the tomb began on April 16, 1973 and is believed to date probably from the fifth century but perhaps from the sixth century CE. The tomb was for an unknown king of the Silla Kingdom. ()

Local name: 천마총 Coordinates: 35°50'16"N, 129°12'43"E

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Gyeongju South Korea

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Cheonmachong – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gyeongju National Museum, Anapji Pond, Bunhwangsa, Seongdong Market.

1.1 miSE
Exhibits on Gyeongju's royal heritage
Gyeongju National Museum, Gyeongju
28 min walk • Gyeongju National Museum, nestled in the heart of the ancient city of Gyeongju, South Korea, stands as a custodian of the region's rich history. The museum, dedicated to preserving and showcasing the cultural heritage of the Silla Kingdom, which thrived from the 7th...
0.9 miE
Picturesque 7th-century pond and palace
Anapji Pond, Gyeongju
22 min walk • Anapji Pond, an exquisite archaeological site located in the historic city of Gyeongju, South Korea, is a vestige of the Silla Dynasty's opulence and architectural ingenuity. Constructed in 674 CE under the auspices of King Munmu, this artificial pond was part of the...
1.2 miE
Buddhist architecture, Pagoda, Historical place
Bunhwangsa, Gyeongju
32 min walk • Bunhwangsa Temple is a historic gem nestled in the ancient city of Gyeongju, South Korea. This temple, which dates back to the 7th century during the Silla Kingdom, is renowned for its distinctive pagoda, a testament to the architectural ingenuity of the era.
0.6 miNE
Flea market, Shopping, Market
Seongdong Market, Gyeongju
16 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Gyeongju, a city rich with historical significance, sits Seongdong Market, a bustling hub of commerce that offers visitors an authentic slice of Korean market culture. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and a diverse array of goods, this...
0.6 miE
Observatory ruins dating from 632 A.D.
Cheomseongdae, Gyeongju
15 min walk • Cheomseongdae Observatory is a testament to the advanced astronomical knowledge and architectural prowess of the Silla Dynasty, located in the historic city of Gyeongju, South Korea. Constructed in the 7th century, Cheomseongdae stands as the oldest surviving...
0.8 miSE
Remnants of an ancient palace and fortress
Banwolseong, Gyeongju
20 min walk • Banwolseong, also known as the Half Moon Fortress, is an ancient historical site nestled in the heart of Gyeongju, South Korea. This archaeological treasure was once the royal palace compound of the Silla Dynasty, which reigned from 57 BC to 935 AD.
~1560 ftNW
Archaeological site
Gold Crown Tomb, Gyeongju
8 min walk • The Gold Crown Tomb, is a Silla tumulus located in modern-day Gyeongju, South Korea, the former capital of the ancient Silla Kingdom. Believed to date from the fifth or sixth century CE, the tomb was excavated in 1921.
1.4 miNE
Neighbourhood
Dongcheon-dong, Gyeongju
36 min walk • Dongcheon-dong is both an administrative and legal dong or a neighbourhood of the Gyeongju City, North Gyeongsang province, South Korea.
0.9 miN
Neighbourhood
Seonggeon-dong, Gyeongju
23 min walk • Seonggeon-dong is an administrative dong or a neighbourhood in the administrative subdivisions of the Gyeongju City, North Gyeongsang province, South Korea. It consists of four legal dongs including Seonggeon-dong and Seokjang-dong.
0.6 miN
Neighbourhood
Hwango-dong, Gyeongju
17 min walk • Hwango-dong is a dong or a neighbourhood of the Gyeongju City, North Gyeongsang province, South Korea. It is located in the central Gyeongju and is bordered by Bohwang-dong on the east, Jangang-dong on the west, Hwangnam-dong on the south and Seongdong-dong on the north.
0.4 miSW
Neighbourhood
Hwangnam-dong, Gyeongju
11 min walk • Hwangnam-dong is a dong or a neighbourhood of the Gyeongju City, North Gyeongsang province, South Korea. It is bordered by Dodong-dong on the east, Tapjeong-dong on the west, Naenam-myeon on the south and Jungang-dong on the north.

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Which popular attractions are close to Cheonmachong?

Nearby attractions include Gold Crown Tomb, Gyeongju (8 min walk), Hwangnam-dong, Gyeongju (11 min walk), Cheomseongdae, Gyeongju (15 min walk), Seongdong Market, Gyeongju (16 min walk).

How to get to Cheonmachong by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cheonmachong:

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Gyeongju Express Bus Terminal (13 min walk)
Bus to Mt. Namsan (13 min walk)