Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

동궁과 월지

Silla palace pavilions mirrored in the pond at night

⚠ Last entry 9:30pm

Hours

9am–10pm; last entry 9:30pm

Tickets

Adult ₩3,000, teen ₩2,000, child ₩1,000

Address

102 Wonhwa-ro, Gyeongju

King Munmu dug this pond in 674 beside the crown prince's palace. In the Joseon era it was called Anapji; the older name Wolji has now been restored. The rebuilt pavilions around the water look best after dark, reflected upside down. By day it is a loop around the pond; at night lights trace the roof lines. Photographers take over the whole edge in the evening.