What to do in Gyeongju when it rains

Gyeongju keeps the rain at bay with its museums and galleries, its covered markets and its cafés — everything you need for an indoor day out.

Museums

Spend a few hours in the city's museums — many are free, and a rainy day is the perfect excuse to take your time.

Art galleries

Duck into the art galleries; they're quiet, warm and rarely busier than on a wet day.

  • 더안미술관 60 Gangbyeon-ro, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea
  • 갤러리고팡 South Korea, Gyeongju, 성건동 651-16번지 1층 경주시 경상북도 KR
  • 미갤러리 South Korea, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Gyeongju, 황오동 85-19번지
  • James Gallery 50 Bonghwang-ro, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea
  • 미미갤러리 South Korea, Gyeongju, 용강동 1299번지 1층 경주시 경상북도 KR
  • 제노아트 Gyeongju-si, South Korea

Historic sites

Explore the indoor historic sites and their covered galleries.

Covered markets

Browse the covered market — street-food stalls, local makers and somewhere dry to graze for an hour.

Cafés

Claim a window seat in a cosy café and watch the rain instead of walking in it.

  • Starbucks Gyeongju Daereungwon 125 Cheomseong-ro, 황남동 Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea
  • Cheongsu-dang Gyeongju 21-1 Cheomseong-ro 81beon-gil, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea
  • Terarosa 463-3 Hwangnam-dong, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea
  • Coffee Place 43-1 Nodong-dong, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea
  • Cafe 1894 23 Poseok-ro 1068beon-gil, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea
  • Olivee 7-6 Sajeong-ro 57beon-gil, 황남동 Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea

Indoor shopping

Hit the covered shopping streets and centres — everything under one roof.

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