Anapji Pond

Address

102, Wonhwa-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
경상북도 경주시 원화로 102 (인왕동)

Operating Hours

09:00-22:00
* Ticketing and admission is 30 minutes before closing.
* Visitors are advised to purchase tickets at least a few hours before the closing of ticket sales to avoid disappointment as there tend to be many visiting for the night views.
Information

Gyeongju Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond were the secondary palace site which was used for the palace of the Crown Prince along with other subsidiary buildings and it also was the banquet site for important national event and important visitors. After the fall of Silla, the site was abandoned and forgotton. The pond was referred to as “Anapji” instead during the time of Goryeo and Joseon period. In the 1980s, pottery fragment with letters “Wolji” (a pond that reflects the moon) carved onto it was found, revealing the true name of the pond. After the discovery, the site has been renamed to the current Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond.

Parking Facilities

Available

Baby Stroller Rentals

Not available

Pets

Not permitted

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