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First published
Oct 7, 2026
Practical facts checked
Oct 4, 2026
Translation updated (not a fact check)
Oct 7, 2026

Royal Tomb of King Muryeong and Royal Tombs

A Baekje royal burial complex in Gongju centered on the undisturbed tomb of King Muryeong, with a visitor exhibition that reconstructs tomb interiors and explains the 1971 discovery.

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Why it matters now

Gongju’s official visitor information was rechecked on October 4, 2026. March–October hours are 09:00–18:00 and November–February 09:00–17:00, with last admission 30 minutes before closing. Listed individual admission is KRW 3,000 adult, KRW 2,000 youth/military and KRW 1,000 child.

Why go

This is one of Gongju’s strongest archaeology stops: compact enough for a focused visit but rich in context, especially for travelers pairing the royal tombs with Gongsanseong and the Gongju museum district.

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Plan the visit

Use the confirmed place facts below, then continue to the broader travel guides for transport, facilities and eating practicalities.

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Getting thereIn Gongju’s Baekje heritage area. Use current Gongju local transit or taxi routing to 'Tomb of King Muryeong and Royal Tombs'; it combines naturally with nearby Baekje-era sights.Find directions on NAVER Map ↗37 Wangneung-ro, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do
Nearby facilities & servicesOpen guide →Mar–Oct 09:00–18:00; Nov–Feb 09:00–17:00; last admission 30 minutes before closing. Closed on New Year’s Day, Lunar New Year’s Day and Chuseok Day. Individual admission: adult KRW 3,000; youth/military KRW 2,000; child KRW 1,000. Recheck holiday operations before travel.
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