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Gyeongju Poseokjeong Pavilion Site (경주 포석정지)

Gyeongju Poseokjeong Pavilion Site (경주 포석정지)

Introduction

Poseokjeong Pavilion served as a separate palace where kings enjoyed banquets with nobles. The building no longer exists, but the abalone-shaped stone water canal still remains, speculated to have been built during the Unified Silla period although the exact year is unknown. The water canal has an estimated length of 10 meters, with a x_width of approximately 35 centimeters and an average depth of 26 centimeters. Based on Chinese writings from 353, it is said that drinking glasses were floated on the canal. One popular party game had guests creating poems before the glass had passed nine sections of the canel. Guests who could not do this had to drink three glasses. Modern research has shown that the site was not merely a place for fun, but also served as a meeting venue for the royal family, as well as for holding memorial services.

Basic Information

Address 816, Namsansunhwan-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do (38173)
Phone +82-54-745-8484
Website www.gyeongju.go.kr/tour
Last Updated 2020/10/06
Hours March-October 09:00-18:00
November-February 09:00-17:00
Closed N/A (Open all year round)
Information • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info +82-54-745-8484
Parking Available (Small cars: 34 spaces / Large cars: 19 spaces)

Additional Information

Admission Fees Individuals - Adults 2,000 won / Teenagers 1,000 won / Children 500 won

Groups - Adults 1,600 won / Teenagers 800 won / Children 400 won
Restrooms Available
Parking Fees Small cars 2,000 won / Large cars 4,000 won
Interpretation Services Offered Available

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