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🌎  South Korea 🇰🇷

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4.5
(19853)

📍  Donggung Palace & Wolji Pond

✈️  Gwangju Airport (KWJ)

🚗  290.4 KM

⏱️  3 hours, 26 minutes

Donggung Palace & Wolji Pond, a historical site in Gyeongju, South Korea, is highly accessible via public transport, with well-maintained paths generally suitable for most visitors, though some areas may have uneven surfaces. It can be easily enjoyed solo, with English information plaques available, or through a guided tour for deeper historical context. The site is open year-round, with spring and autumn offering particularly scenic visits due to blossoms and foliage, but it's most renowned for its breathtaking night views when the palace and pond are beautifully illuminated. The approximate cost is low, typically a few thousand Korean Won for admission, and a typical visit duration is 1.5 to 2.5 hours, especially if staying to experience the magical evening ambiance.