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Bulguksa Temple
Venture to the forested slopes of Mount Toham to enjoy its picturesque gardens and learn about this highly significant complex dating back to the ancient Silla Kingdom.
Bomun Lake
Walk over an idyllic bridge, cruise around in a ferry that is shaped like a giant duck or swan and admire the giant water mill when staying in this lake resort.
Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond
This 7th-century royal residence with reflecting pond from the Silla Dynasty looks especially photogenic at night.
Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village
A tour of this folkloric settlement in a rural setting gives you an insight into how people used to live in the ancient city of Gyeongju.
Cheomseongdae
A National Treasure of Korea, this ancient astronomical observatory, in the shape of a big bottle, is the oldest one of its kind in East Asia.
Gyeongju National Museum
Admire a treasure trove of precious relics from the Silla dynasty in the former capital of the ancient Korean millennial kingdom.
Seokguram Grotto
You can learn about the history of Gyeongju when you stop by Seokguram Grotto. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.
Tumuli Park
Dotted with ancient burial mounds and surrounded by abundant nature, this walled-off city park is a major attraction in Gyeongju.
Hwangnidan-gil Road
You can enjoy the entertainment at Hwangnidan-gil Road during your travels to Gyeongju. Amble within the forests or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
- Hwangnidan-gil Road
- Bulguksa Temple
- Bomun Lake
- Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond
- Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village
- Seokguram Grotto
- Blue One Water Park
- Hwabaek International Convention Center
- Gyeongju National Park
- Submerged Tomb of King Munmu
- Tumuli Park
- Silla Millennium Park
- Woljeong Bridge
- Kyongju Folk Craft Village
- Gyeongju World Culture Expo Park
- Gyeongsangbuk-do Forest Environment Research Institute
- Gyeongju Mediflower Oriental Hospital
- Oksan Seowon
- Heavenly Horse Tomb
- Golgulsa Temple
- Gyeongju Country Club
- Dabotap Pagoda