Donggung Palace and Woji Pond
Palacio Donggung y Estanque Woji
Donggung Palace and Woji Pond (102 Wonhwa-ro, Inwang-dong, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do) — Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, formerly known as Anapji, is an artificial pond in Gyeongju National Park, South Korea. It was part of the palace complex of ancient Silla. It was constructed by order of King Munmu in 674 CE
This was the secondary palace site which was used by the crown prince. It also served as a banquet site for important national events and important visitors. After the fall of Silla, the site was abandoned and forgotten. The pond was referred to as “Anapji” during the Goryeo and Joseon period. In the 1980s, pottery fragment with letters “Wolji” (a pond that reflects the moon) carved onto it was found, revealing the true name of the pond. After the discovery, the site was renamed to the current Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond. Admission: 2,000 Won (adult). 1,200 Won (teens), 600 Won (children). Hours: 8:00 am – 10:00 pm (daily).