# Gyeongju night-view café and mugwort injeolmi latte: Bonghwangdang

- By Eungyeol (https://superchart.com/en/@evening-pour/)
- Written Sep 21, 2026
- Local places › Cafés › Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk
- Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a complimentary visit from the business.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@evening-pour/gyeongju-hwangnidan-cafe-night-view-bonghwangdang/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@evening-pour/gyeongju-hwangnidan-cafe-night-view-bonghwangdang/index.md)

## In short

Cafe Bonghwangdang is a panoramic-view dessert café between the Daereungwon Tomb Complex and Hwangnidang-gil in Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk. The writer came in the evening with her mother and aunts for a black sesame cream latte, a mugwort injeolmi (rice cake) cream latte, chamomile tea and the 20,000-won Bonghwangdang yeonhwagwa (traditional fried cookie) set while watching the Gyeongju night view. With drinks and desserts that are not too sweet and no tall buildings blocking the view, Cafe Bonghwangdang suits an outing with older family members, and the writer would return.

## Good to know

- **Name**: Cafe Bonghwangdang
- **Address**: 737 Taejong-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
- **Location**: Between Daereungwon Tomb Complex and Hwangnidang-gil, a 3–5 minute walk
- **Hours**: 08:30–22:00
- **Parking**: Large lot beside the café
- **Bonghwang coffee / milk tea parfait / matcha parfait**: 8,500 won
- **Bonghwangdang yeonhwagwa set**: 20,000 won
- **Sumakse roof-tile cookie set**: 26,000 won
- **Bonghwang mini cheesecake, set of 4**: 18,000 won
- **Croissant jambon-beurre set**: 13,500 won
- **Storing the yeonhwagwa**: Up to 3 days refrigerated, up to 20 days frozen
- **Price reference**: ₩8,500 ≈ $6.1 (2026-09-21)

*as written by the visitor on Sep 21, 2026*

There's a café that made the evening of this Gyeongju trip so warm and cozy, and I wanted to introduce it! Let's head to Cafe Bonghwangdang on Hwangnidang-gil, where a gorgeous panoramic view of Gyeongju's thousand years unfolds right in front of you ^^

![Evening exterior of Cafe Bonghwangdang on Hwangnidang-gil in Gyeongju](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-cafe-night-view-bonghwangdang/gyeongju-hwangnidan-cafe-night-view-bonghwangdang-01-rku9h-1200.webp)

- Location: Between Daereungwon Tomb Complex and Hwangnidang-gil
- Name: Cafe Bonghwangdang
- Address: 737 Taejong-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea
- Hours: 08:30–22:00
- Parking: Large lot next to the café

## Where is Cafe Bonghwangdang, and how far is the walk from Daereungwon?

![Cafe Bonghwangdang building lit up at night](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-cafe-night-view-bonghwangdang/gyeongju-hwangnidan-cafe-night-view-bonghwangdang-02-28x3q-900.webp)

Cafe Bonghwangdang is 3–5 minutes from Daereungwon and Hwangnidang-gil, and there's a large parking lot right next to the building. On my last Gyeongju trip I couldn't visit because of construction, so seeing it all lit up tonight was a relief. It's a great spot to stop by when you need a rest after wandering both attractions.

![Exposed-concrete interior of Bonghwangdang](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-cafe-night-view-bonghwangdang/gyeongju-hwangnidan-cafe-night-view-bonghwangdang-03-u904d-900.webp)

Stepping inside, you get an antique feel alongside exposed-concrete interiors — modern and stylish at once!

![Antique-style interior of Cafe Bonghwangdang](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-cafe-night-view-bonghwangdang/gyeongju-hwangnidan-cafe-night-view-bonghwangdang-04-wk39w-900.webp)

![Dessert display case at Bonghwangdang](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-cafe-night-view-bonghwangdang/gyeongju-hwangnidan-cafe-night-view-bonghwangdang-05-1omd8-900.webp)

![House-made dessert display at Bonghwangdang](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-cafe-night-view-bonghwangdang/gyeongju-hwangnidan-cafe-night-view-bonghwangdang-06-bui5b-900.webp)

At Cafe Bonghwangdang near Daereungwon on Hwangnidang-gil, you can also see the various house-made desserts — the Bonghwangdang yeonhwagwa set, sumakse cookie set, chestnut red bean, yuja, matcha, mugwort, and walnut-black sesame yeonhwagwa, the Bonghwang mini cheesecake 4-piece set, and more. If you're wondering what souvenir to buy on your Gyeongju trip, it's worth a visit here.

![Beer and wine display alongside drinks at Bonghwangdang](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-cafe-night-view-bonghwangdang/gyeongju-hwangnidan-cafe-night-view-bonghwangdang-07-bbqoh-m-900.webp)

They sell not just coffee and tea but also beer and wine, so it seems like a nice spot for a light drink while taking in the Gyeongju night view.

![Panoramic window seating on Bonghwangdang's 2nd floor](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-cafe-night-view-bonghwangdang/gyeongju-hwangnidan-cafe-night-view-bonghwangdang-08-3cytc-900.webp)

## What can you see from the second-floor window seats at Cafe Bonghwangdang?

The highlight of Cafe Bonghwangdang is the panoramic window seating where all of Gyeongju comes into view. On one side of the 2nd floor you see the street in front of Daereungwon, and on the other, green lawns. Isn't it truly beautiful??

![Floor-to-ceiling window seats overlooking Gyeongju](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-cafe-night-view-bonghwangdang/gyeongju-hwangnidan-cafe-night-view-bonghwangdang-09-2snrc-900.webp)

My mom and aunts looked out the window and said it felt like time had stopped, that they loved the view so much.

![Family sitting by the window watching Gyeongju's night view](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-cafe-night-view-bonghwangdang/gyeongju-hwangnidan-cafe-night-view-bonghwangdang-10-1kzkd-900.webp)

One side of the 2nd floor gives a full view of the street in front of Daereungwon,

![2nd-floor view of the street in front of Daereungwon](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-cafe-night-view-bonghwangdang/gyeongju-hwangnidan-cafe-night-view-bonghwangdang-11-e2zj4-900.webp)

and the other side looks out onto green lawns! You'll understand once you visit — the café's atmosphere is really something.

## Cafe Bonghwangdang menu and prices

![Cafe Bonghwangdang menu board with prices](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-cafe-night-view-bonghwangdang/gyeongju-hwangnidan-cafe-night-view-bonghwangdang-12-b9fjr-900.webp)

Cafe Bonghwangdang's signature menu items — Bonghwang coffee, milk tea parfait, and matcha parfait — are ₩8,500 each. Dessert set prices are below.

- Bonghwang coffee / milk tea parfait / matcha parfait ₩8,500
- Bonghwangdang yeonhwagwa set ₩20,000
- Sumakse cookie set ₩26,000
- Bonghwang mini cheesecake 4-piece set ₩18,000
- Croissant jambon beurre set ₩13,500

## Honest review: black sesame and mugwort injeolmi cream lattes with the yeonhwagwa set

That day at Cafe Bonghwangdang, we ordered a black sesame cream latte, a mugwort injeolmi cream latte, chamomile tea, and the Bonghwangdang yeonhwagwa set.

![Lattes and chamomile tea on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-cafe-night-view-bonghwangdang/gyeongju-hwangnidan-cafe-night-view-bonghwangdang-13-6z8ul-900.webp)

After a short wait, the lattes and tea arrived!

![Drinks and yeonhwagwa set on a window-side table](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-cafe-night-view-bonghwangdang/gyeongju-hwangnidan-cafe-night-view-bonghwangdang-14-27oin-900.webp)

Sipping a delicious tea and dessert while looking out at Gyeongju's stone walls and lawn evening view... the view without any tall buildings really puts your mind at ease. The music playing was so good too, and being with people I love made me truly happy.

![A cup of nutty black sesame cream latte](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-cafe-night-view-bonghwangdang/gyeongju-hwangnidan-cafe-night-view-bonghwangdang-15-3z2cl-900.webp)

The black sesame cream latte had a lovely nutty flavor — not sweet, focused on the taste of milk and black sesame, and my mom said it was really nice for her palate.

![Close-up of the mugwort injeolmi cream latte](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-cafe-night-view-bonghwangdang/gyeongju-hwangnidan-cafe-night-view-bonghwangdang-16-hzvfl-900.webp)

This is the mugwort injeolmi (rice cake) cream latte I ordered! Stir well with the straw and spoon so everything mixes down to the bottom~

With its subtle mugwort aroma, chewy injeolmi, and a cream latte that wasn't too sweet, it was right up my alley. It was a delicious latte with its distinct flavor really coming through 😋

![Presentation of Bonghwangdang's handmade yeonhwagwa set](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-cafe-night-view-bonghwangdang/gyeongju-hwangnidan-cafe-night-view-bonghwangdang-17-g6cdm-900.webp)

### Five Bonghwangdang yeonhwagwa flavors that make a good Gyeongju souvenir

Isn't the handmade yeonhwagwa set pretty in both shape and presentation?? For anyone wondering what souvenir or return gift to buy on their Gyeongju trip, I'd definitely recommend these handmade yeonhwagwa.

![Chestnut red bean, yuja, matcha, mugwort, and black sesame yeonhwagwa](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-cafe-night-view-bonghwangdang/gyeongju-hwangnidan-cafe-night-view-bonghwangdang-18-yanoy-900.webp)

The yeonhwagwa came in 5 flavors — chestnut red bean, yuja, matcha, mugwort, and black sesame — so it was nice getting to enjoy five different tastes. With a storage period of up to 3 days refrigerated or 20 days frozen, there's plenty of leeway to buy them in Gyeongju and take them home.

![Picking up a piece of yeonhwagwa](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-cafe-night-view-bonghwangdang/gyeongju-hwangnidan-cafe-night-view-bonghwangdang-19-1e80v-900.webp)

![Dessert table with the Gyeongju night view](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-cafe-night-view-bonghwangdang/gyeongju-hwangnidan-cafe-night-view-bonghwangdang-20-1foy3-900.webp)

![Lattes and yeonhwagwa at the window seats at night](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-cafe-night-view-bonghwangdang/gyeongju-hwangnidan-cafe-night-view-bonghwangdang-21-x045b-900.webp)

With delicious dessert, a cup of tea, and a gorgeous Gyeongju night view added on top, it doesn't get much better than this! Personally, the chestnut red bean and black sesame flavors were my favorites~ This yeonhwagwa set isn't too sweet and has great flavor, so I think older family members would really enjoy it too 😍

![Three sisters laughing by the window at Bonghwangdang](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-cafe-night-view-bonghwangdang/gyeongju-hwangnidan-cafe-night-view-bonghwangdang-22-72ven-m-900.webp)

Three sisters, all smiles, saying how happy they were thanks to their son and nephew! Let's do this again sometime~

## Who will enjoy Cafe Bonghwangdang most?

With Gyeongju's Hwangnidang-gil and Daereungwon both within a 5-minute walk, Cafe Bonghwangdang is a great place to stop when you need a sugar or caffeine boost after touring both spots! They sell tea, coffee, and desserts as well as beer and wine, so I'd recommend Cafe Bonghwangdang to anyone wanting to spend a relaxed moment gazing out at a beautiful Gyeongju view. I'd definitely visit again ^^

## Where it is

- Cafe Bonghwangdang (카페 봉황당)
- 737 Taejong-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea
- 경상북도 경주시 태종로 737
- 35.8395084, 129.2089086
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%B9%B4%ED%8E%98%20%EB%B4%89%ED%99%A9%EB%8B%B9/@35.8395084,129.2089086,17z

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