Cheonmachong Travel Guide in South Korea

Scenic spot introduction:

Cheonmachong, also known as Daereungwon, is a stone-built wooden coffin tomb unique to the Silla era. It was excavated in 1973 and is located in the Gyeongju historical site area of ​​Gyeongsangbuk-do, Republic of Korea. Cheonmachong is a typical Silla tomb structure, with coffins placed east and west and covered with large stones and soil. The mausoleum has a diameter of 47 meters, a circumference of 157 meters, and a height of 12.7 meters. The interior of the cairn is made of piled stones. The interior of the cairn has a room made of logs that is 6.5 meters long, 4.2 meters wide, and 2.1 meters high. There is a wooden pier in the center to block the view. There are more than 11,526 cultural relics unearthed here, among which the Cheonma Picture is the first valuable scroll found in an ancient tomb in Korea.

Attractions distribution:

The main attractions of Korea’s Cheonmachong include the entrance, the Cheonma Tomb, and the Silla Golden Crown.

Scenic spot features:

photography, tombs, history, culture, cemetery, architecture