Amazing Things to Do in Gyeongju, Gyeongju, South Korea
Gyeongju is a little part of South Korea that never quite gets the same recognition as a tourist destination than its big brothers of Seoul, Busan and Jeju-do. Regrets in life can come with what you don’t know and if you decide to bypass Gyeongju during your South Korea holiday, you’re quite simply missing out on a picturesque city that is known for its stunning architectural structures and pristine gardens.
Situated in the South-East corner of South Korea, Gyeongju is a pleasant city with rich history, dating back thousands of years when it was believed to be once a capital of Korea under the kingdom of Silla era, and the city’s proud heritage is evident throughout the region with a number of Buddhist temples, pagodas and religious artifacts that are seen during your trip.
If you do decide to make the smart decision and have short stay in Gyeongju, your decision will be proven to be worthwhile, because a trip to this traditional city is unlike any other part of Korea and during your stay, you’ll find that there are a range of amazing things to do in Gyeongju.
While there are a variety of means of transportation to get to Gyeongju, being a train, car or bus services. The most common way to get there from South Korea’s major cities in Seoul and Busan is by using the KTX to Gyeongju. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Situated in the South-East corner of South Korea, Gyeongju is a pleasant city with rich history, dating back thousands of years when it was believed to be once a capital of Korea under the kingdom of Silla era, and the city’s proud heritage is evident throughout the region with a number of Buddhist temples, pagodas and religious artifacts that are seen during your trip.
If you do decide to make the smart decision and have short stay in Gyeongju, your decision will be proven to be worthwhile, because a trip to this traditional city is unlike any other part of Korea and during your stay, you’ll find that there are a range of amazing things to do in Gyeongju.
While there are a variety of means of transportation to get to Gyeongju, being a train, car or bus services. The most common way to get there from South Korea’s major cities in Seoul and Busan is by using the KTX to Gyeongju. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Amazing Things to Do in Gyeongju
Guide Location: South Korea » Gyeongju
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Anthony Jury
Read it on Author's Website: https://fairdinkumtraveller.com/things-to-do-in-gyeongju/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: South Korea » Gyeongju
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Anthony Jury
Read it on Author's Website: https://fairdinkumtraveller.com/things-to-do-in-gyeongju/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Blueboat Gyeongju Guesthouse
- Gyeongju Bulguksa Temple
- Seokguram Grotto
- Cheomseongdae Observatory
- Gyeongju Hyanggyo
- Woljeonggyo Bridge
- Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond
- Gyeongju National museum
- Cheonmachong Tomb
- World Culture Expo Park
- Replica of the Hwangnyongsa Temple
Insider Tips for Gyeongju, South Korea
Here’s What to Do in Gyeongju, South Korea
My original interest in visiting Gyeongju was in its history, as it has strong ties to one of the most important kingdoms in Korea’s history. And while many Gyeongju attractions do focus on this history, I learned that there’s much more to this relaxed, green city than I knew. Discover why Gyeongju is worth visiting and what you can do there with this guide to the city.
Gyeongju: Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto
History was the subject I detested most during my school years. The textbooks were boring, the teachers were terrors. It was traveling (and maybe age), not schoolbooks and scary teachers, that piqued my interest.
The Perfect Gyeongju Itinerary
Gyeongju was the capital of Korea’s Shilla Dynasty (57 BC – 935 AD) and is often considered to be a ‘museum without walls’. That’s because of the hundreds of historic sites, artifacts, and attractions all over the city.
Gyeongju Yangdong Historic Village
I visited Yangdong Village, which is South Korea's largest traditional village, with 160 houses, 54 of which are over 200 years old. It is also one of the two villages included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site called Historic Villages of Korea (the other one is Hahoe Village in Andong).
Walking Around Gyeongju
As soon as I had dumped my bags in Chacharang Guesthouse, I went out to explore the historic sites of Gyeongju City. Right next door was the northern portion of the Royal Tombs Park and that's where I started.
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