Cheonmachong Tomb (Daereungwon Ancient Tombs) (천마총(대릉원))
History · 9 Gyerim-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Nearby stations and stops
- Bus stop 황리단길 · straight-line 67m
- Bus stop 천마총후문.황리단길 · straight-line 141m
Straight-line distance; the actual walk is longer · Data as of 2025-10-31
Source: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport nationwide bus stop locations
- Admission
- Not provided
- Hours
- 09:00-22:00
- Closed
- Open every day
- N/A (Open all year round)
- Parking
- Parking available
- Available (Nearby Public Parking Lot)
- Pets
- Not provided
- Accessibility
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- Data status
- Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI · Source updated: 2025-05-21 · Collected: Not provided
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 x_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, so don’t miss the chance to see them in person. Another must-visit site is the Daereungwon Magnolia Photo Area, a lone magnolia tree standing between the beautiful curves of ancient tombs.
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Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI