Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond (Apike Pond)

This palace is located next to the Wolseong Fortress of the Silla Kingdom and is the largest artificial pond in Silla.

Wolchi Pond, located to the northeast of Wolseong, the royal palace of Silla, is an artificial pond from the Silla period that was built by King Munmu, who achieved the unification of the Three Kingdoms in 674. It is said to have been a palace to celebrate the unification of the Three Kingdoms, as rare animal bones, various relics influenced by the Tang Dynasty of China, and a 14-sided dice have been excavated there.

During the Joseon Dynasty, Wolji Pond was also called Anachi Pond because wild geese and ducks flew into the abandoned pond. It is 200 meters long from east to west and 200 meters long from north to south, with a total area of ​​5000 square meters. The large pond also has three islands of different sizes, and around them, the remains of the Bekku Rinkaiden Palace (Historic Site No. 3) and other former auxiliary buildings have been reconstructed.

Night view of Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond (Apike Pond)

The Wolji Hall of the nearby Gyeongju National Museum displays over 700 valuable relics excavated from Wolji, including containers used in the palace at the time, a model of Wolji, and a wooden boat. After touring Wolji, be sure to stop by this exhibition hall.

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Gyeongju Wolseong Fortress A must-see for history buffs! Wolseong in Gyeongju is the crescent-shaped ancient royal castle of Silla. Explore this fascinating ruin, which combines defense and scenic beauty.

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Gyeongju National Museum Take a closer look at ancient Silla artifacts! We'll introduce you to the highlights and historical value of the Gyeongju National Museum.