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Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Busan / Gimhae International Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS)plane PVG - PUS
2. Take the bus from Gimhae International Airport to Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminalbus
6h 22m
₩149,765–413,766
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Shanghai station to Zhenjiangtrain
2. Take the train from Zhenjiang to Rizhao Westtrain
3. Take the ferry from Rizhao Port to Pyeongtaek Dangjin Port Int'l Passenger Terminalferry
4. Take the bus from Gijisi to Busan Seobu Bus Terminalbus
5. Take the bus from Busan Seobu Bus Terminal to Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminalbus
34h 36m
₩227,669–312,392
Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Daegu International Airport, train
1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Daegu International Airport (TAE)plane PVG - TAE
2. Take the train from Dongdaegu Station to Gyeongju Stationtrain
5h 49m
₩173,465–427,266
Fly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Ulsan Airport
1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Ulsan Airport (USN)plane SHA - USN
9h 40m
₩171,133–521,333
Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Ulsan Airport
1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Ulsan Airport (USN)plane PVG - USN
8h 32m
₩291,065–901,266
Fly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Gimpo International Airport, train
1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP)plane SHA - GMP
2. Take the train from Gwangmyeong Station to Gyeongju Stationtrain
8h 10m
₩242,333–744,333
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Shanghai General to Yanchengbus
2. Take the bus from Yancheng Bus Station to Qingdao Bus Stationbus
3. Take the ferry from Qingdao to Incheon Int'l Ferry Terminalferry
4. Take the bus from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminalbus
35h 58m
₩215,636–307,949

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) flights

37Weekly Planes

1h 54mAverage Duration

₩95,031Cheapest Price

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Distance: 921 km
Duration: 6h 22m

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

Korean Air, China Eastern Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Ulsan Airport (USN) 5 times a day.

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Gyeongju(opens in a new window), 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

Draken (roller coaster)(Opens in a new window)

Draken is a dive coaster manufactured by Bolliger & Mabillard in Gyeongju World, South Korea. Draken opened on May 1, 2018. Draken is the first dive coaster and the first rollercoaster in South Korea to feature a 90-degree drop. As of October 2023, it is the tallest and fastest roller coaster in South Korea, and it is tied for the steepest roller coaster in South Korea with Giant Digger. Draken has the fourth most inversions in a South Korean rollercoaster and is also the fourth steepest roller coaster in Asia.

Phaethon (roller coaster)(Opens in a new window)

Phaethon is an inverted roller coaster at Gyeongju World in South Korea, which opened in May 5, 2007 to commemorate Children's Day and to renovate Gyeongju World to boost tourism. The coaster has been initially announced in 2006. It is South Korea's first inverted roller coaster. Phaethon is the fifth fastest, third tallest, and third longest roller coaster in South Korea, and has the most inversions on a South Korean rollercoaster as well as the third most inversions in Asia.

Gyeongju World(Opens in a new window)

Gyeongju World is a theme park in Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea. Gyeongju World is composed of "X-Zone," "Snow Sled Garden," and "Wizard Garden." The X-Zone has rides such as the Phaethon, the Megadrop, the Tornado, and the Exploration of Grand Canyon. There are ski sleds, adult sleds, and children's sleighs in Snow Sled Garden. Wizard Garden is a children's area with a wide variety of children's rides.

Places to stay in Gyeongju

Rivertain Hotel Gyeongju(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

Siwoowadang(Opens in a new window)

9.6Exceptional

Namuae(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

Hyuhyudang(Opens in a new window)

9.6Exceptional