Goryeong

Goryeong is a county in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea.

Goryeong-gun Office is in Daegaya-eup, and the administrative district of Goryeong-gun is 1 eup and 7 myeon.

It is also the area where Daegaya was located in the past.

Goryeong was the center of Daegaya, one of the states of the Gaya Confederacy that developed in southern Korea. Daegaya flourished particularly during the 5th and 6th centuries, and its history is still visible in the Jisan-dong Tumuli overlooking Daegaya-eup. The tombs were built for Daegaya's ruling elite and form part of the Gaya Tumuli, which was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2023.

Gwangju-Daegu Expressway passes through the center of the city and can be accessed through Goryeong Interchange and Donggoryeong Interchange. The Central Inland Expressway intersects with the Gwangju-Daegu Expressway at the Goryeong Junction in Seongsan-myeon, but there is no interchange within Goryeong-gun, so it can be accessed through the Gwangju-Daegu Expressway. The national highway connects to Daegu Metropolitan City, Seongju-gun in Gyeongsangbuk-do, and Geochang-Hapcheon-gun in Gyeongsangnam-do. Other road networks connect neighboring cities to the north and south.

Rail traffic does not exist. The Southern Inland Line connecting Gimcheon Station and Jinju Station, and the Daegu-Gwangju Line connecting Gwangju Station and Daegu Station are included in the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport's second rail network construction plan.

According to the current plan, the Southern Inland Line will pass through Goryeong-gun but will not stop. Instead, Seongju Station will be built in the southern part of Seongju-gun, accessible from Goryeong-gun, and Goryeong Station will be newly built on the Daegu-Gwangju Line.

There are two rural bus companies in the city, and they operate rural buses in Goryeong-gun. Goryeong Intercity Bus Terminal is located within the town. Meanwhile, in the case of Dasan-myeon, it is virtually a Daegu living area on the border with Hwawon-eup, Seongsan-myeon, and Nongong-eup in Dalseong-gun.

• The nearest commercial airport is Daegu International Airport. From Daegu, continue to Goryeong by road or public transport.

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Goryeong County has no railway station. Travelers arriving by train can use Seodaegu Station, Daegu Station or Dongdaegu Station in Daegu. Seodaegu Station is one of the nearest major railway stations and can be used as a rail gateway before continuing to Goryeong by bus or taxi.

Goryeong can be reached by bus from Daegu. Buses between Goryeong and Daegu connect Goryeong Bus Terminal and Daegaya Market with Seolhwa–Myeonggok Station on Daegu Metro Line 1. The trip between Daegaya Market and Seolhwa–Myeonggok Station takes about 45–55 minutes. From the station, travelers can continue into central Daegu by subway. Check the Goryeong County bus timetable before travelling, as schedules may change.

• 35.73128.27111 Goryeong Intercity Bus Terminal, 29 Jungang-ro, Daegaya-eup. Goryeong Intercity Bus Terminal is the main public transport gateway to Daegaya-eup. Buses connect Goryeong with Daegu and other regional and intercity destinations.  (updated Oct 2026)

Local buses connect Daegaya-eup with other parts of Goryeong County. Some routes serve tourist attractions such as the Daegaya Living Village and Ureuk Museum. Services can be infrequent, particularly outside the town center, so check the current timetable before travelling. Taxis are also available in Daegaya-eup.

Local buses connect Daegaya-eup with other parts of Goryeong County, but services can be infrequent, especially in rural areas. Travelers should check the current county bus timetable before travelling. Taxis are also available in Daegaya-eup and can be useful for reaching attractions that are difficult to access by bus.

• Daegaya Museum (대가야박물관), 1203, Daegaya-ro, Daegaya-eup. Daegaya Museum was established in Goryeong-gun to systematically investigate, research, exhibit, and preserve the history and culture of Daegaya and the Goryeong region. The museum complex includes the Royal Tomb Pavilion, which recreates the interior of Jisan-dong Tomb No. 44 and explains Daegaya royal burial practices. (updated Sep 2023)
• Gaegyeongpo Memorial Park, 541-12, Osa-ri, Gaejin-myeon.  (updated Sep 2023)
• 35.721864128.2556721 Jisan-dong Tumuli. A large group of ancient tombs associated with the ruling elite of Daegaya. The site overlooks Daegaya-eup and is one of the seven components of the Gaya Tumuli, which were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2023.  (updated Sep 2026)
• 35.742339128.2637882 Ureuk Museum, 98 Gayageum-gil, Daegaya-eup, ☏ +82 54-950-7136. Mar–Oct 09:00–18:00; Nov–Feb 09:00–17:00; closed Mondays. A museum dedicated to Ureuk, a musician associated with Daegaya, and the gayageum, a traditional Korean string instrument. Exhibits cover the history and culture of the instrument and Ureuk's legacy. Free.  (updated Nov 2026)
• 35.730843128.254323 Jusanseong Fortress, Goryeong, Junghwa-ri, Daegaya-eup. A Daegaya-period mountain fortress on Jusan Mountain, built with inner and outer defensive walls. Archaeological excavations have found building sites, pond remains and pottery, and parts of the stone walls survive along the ridge.  (updated Nov 2026)
• 35.717026128.2712894 Goari Mural Tomb Model Hall, 104 Byeokhwa-gil, Daegaya-eup, ☏ +82 54-956-3334. 09:20–16:20; break 12:00–13:00; closed Mondays, Jan 1, Lunar New Year and Chuseok. A model exhibition hall interpreting the nearby Goari Mural Tomb, whose interior is closed to visitors for conservation. It uses reconstructed tomb models, media art and interactive exhibits to explain the tomb and its lotus-flower murals from the late Gaya period. Free.  (updated Nov 2026)
• 35.712686128.2919615 Petroglyphs of Janggi-ri, Goryeong (Goryeong Janggi-ri Rock Art), 15-5 Araealteo-gil, Daegaya-eup, ☏ +82 54-955-2201. A prehistoric rock-art site with concentric circles, cross-shaped designs and mask-like figures carved into a rock face. Discovered in 1971, it is designated as a national Treasure and is thought to date from the Bronze Age to the early Iron Age.  (updated Nov 2026)
• Flagpole Supports in Jisan-ri, Goryeong, 3-5 Jisan-ri, Daegaya-eup. A pair of stone flagpole supports dating from the Unified Silla period, probably the late 8th century. They once supported a ceremonial flagpole at the entrance to a Buddhist temple, although the temple itself no longer survives. Decorative vertical bands and carved details remain on the two stone pillars. (updated Nov 2026)

• 35.711853128.2692441 Daegaya Living Village, 81, Sinnam-ro, Daegaya-eup, ☏ +82 54-950-7180. A cultural attraction where visitors can explore reconstructed spaces inspired by the history and culture of Daegaya and take part in various hands-on activities. It is particularly suitable for families and visitors interested in learning about Daegaya culture.  (updated Sep 2026)

• Gaya Myeonok (가야면옥), 60, Wangneung-ro, Daegaya-eup. A Korean restaurant in central Daegaya-eup. (updated Sep 2026)

• 35.720083128.2596761 Daegaya History Theme Tourist Site Log Cabin, 1216, Daegaya-ro, Daegaya-eup, ☏ +82 54-950-7030. Log-cabin accommodation at the Daegaya History Theme Tourist Site. Rooms for different group sizes are available, with parking and cooking facilities. From ₩60,000.  (updated Sep 2026)