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There are 9 ways to get from Shanghai to Gyeongju by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Daegu International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Daegu International Airport (TAE)PVG - TAE
2. Take the train from Dongdaegu Station to Gyeongju Station
5h 53m
₩191,527–536,923
Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Ulsan Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Ulsan Airport (USN)PVG - USN
8h 52m
₩93,827–420,923
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Shanghai station to Zhenjiang
2. Take the train from Zhenjiang to Rizhao West
3. Take the ferry from Rizhao Port to Pyeongtaek Port
4. Take the train from Pyeongtaek Jije Station to Gyeongju Station
30h 24m
₩248,867–327,926
Fly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Pohang
1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Pohang (KPO)SHA - KPO
12h 10m
₩165,970–600,117
Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Busan / Gimhae International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS)PVG - PUS
2. Take the bus from Gimhae International Airport to Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal
6h 22m
₩118,327–573,423
Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Pohang
1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Pohang (KPO)PVG - KPO
7h 37m
₩108,527–407,423
Fly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Ulsan Airport
1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Ulsan Airport (USN)SHA - USN
9h 50m
₩136,236–564,281
Fly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Gimpo International Airport, train
1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP)SHA - GMP
2. Take the train from Gwangmyeong Station to Gyeongju Station
8h 7m
₩200,503–583,408
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Shanghai General to Yancheng
2. Take the bus from Yancheng Bus Station to Qingdao Bus Station
3. Take the ferry from Qingdao to Incheon Int'l Ferry Terminal
4. Take the bus from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal
35h 56m
₩217,185–312,369

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Daegu International Airport (TAE) flights

28Weekly Planes

3h 47mAverage Duration

₩130,739Cheapest Price

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Distance: 925.9 km
Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Shanghai, China and Gyeongju, South Korea?

Korean Air, Jin Air, and three other airlines fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Pohang (KPO) 5 times a day.

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Gyeongju, South Korea(opens in a new window)

Gyeongju, historically known as Seorabeol, is a coastal city in the far southeastern corner of North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It is the second largest city by area in the province after Andong, covering 1324 km2 with a population of 264,091 people. Gyeongju is 370 km southeast of Seoul, and 55 km east of Daegu. The city borders Cheongdo and Yeongcheon to the west, Ulsan to the south and Pohang to the north, while to the east lies the coast of the Sea of Japan. Numerous low mountains—outliers of the Taebaek range—are scattered around the city.

Things to do in Gyeongju

Gyeongju National Museum(Opens in a new window)

The Gyeongju National Museum is a museum in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. Its holdings are largely devoted to relics of the Silla kingdom, of which Gyeongju was the capital.

Bulguksa(Opens in a new window)

Bulguksa is located on the slopes of mount Toham (Jinheon-dong, Gyeongju city, North Gyeongsang province, South Korea). It is a head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism and encompasses seven National treasures of South Korea, including the Dabotap and Seokgatap stone pagodas, Cheongun-gyo (Blue Cloud Bridge), and two gilt-bronze statues of Buddha. The temple is classified as Historic and Scenic Site No. 1 by the South Korean government. In 1995, Bulguksa was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List together with the Seokguram Grotto, which lies four kilometers to the east.

Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond in Gyeongju(Opens in a new window)

Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond in Gyeongju (former name is Anapji) is an artificial pond in Gyeongju National Park, South Korea. It was part of the palace complex of ancient Silla (57 BCE - 935 CE). It was constructed by order of King Munmu in 674 CE. The pond is situated at the northeast edge of the Banwolseong palace site, in central Gyeongju. It is an oval shape; 200m from east to west and 180m from north to south. It contains three small islands.

Seokguram(Opens in a new window)

The Seokguram Grotto is a hermitage and part of the Bulguksa temple complex. It lies four kilometers east of the temple on Mt. Tohamsan, in Gyeongju, South Korea. It is classified as National Treasure No. 24 by the South Korean government and is located at 994, Jinhyeon-dong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsanbuk-do. The grotto overlooks the East Sea (동해) and rests 750 meters above sea level. In 1962, it was designated the 24th national treasure of Korea. In 1995, Seokguram was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List together with the Bulguksa Temple. It exemplifies some of the best Buddhist sculptures in the world. [https://books.google.com/books?vid=ISBN0822511746&id=ovWvhyLc6hAC&pg=PA2033&lpg=PA2033&dq=seokguram&sig=SnPMY9X44L7WvLBT2CKtnOQmzXU]

Places to stay in Gyeongju

Rivertain Hotel Gyeongju(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

Gyeongju GG Tourist Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Siwoowadang(Opens in a new window)

9.6Exceptional

Namuae(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

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