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Silla Cultural Festival

Name: Silla Cultural Festival
Location: Bonghwangdae & Hwangseong Park, Gyeongju, Korea

When	Usually early October (~5 days) 🟠 Approximate
Where	Bonghwangdae & Hwangseong Park, Gyeongju, Korea
Cost	Free
Booking	Not required to attend

Summary

Gyeongju's signature cultural festival celebrating the ancient Silla kingdom, combining traditional performances with historical reenactments across the city's tomb complexes.

What to Know

Insider Tips

Because so many Gyeongju festivals connect to Silla heritage sites, pairing your visit with general sightseeing at Daereungwon, Bulguksa, or Cheomseongdae is easy to build into one trip.

Best Viewing Spots

Bonghwangdae and Daereungwon Tomb Complex area — Main festival grounds where the citizens' procession and performances are staged.

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