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Gyeongju Ssambap Street (경주 쌈밥거리)

Gyeongju Ssambap Street (경주 쌈밥거리)

5.7Km    2025-06-13

9 Gyerim-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Gyeongju Ssambap Street, developed around the Daereungwon Ancient Tomb Complex in Gyeongju, offers a diverse culinary experience. A highlight is ssambap (leaf wraps and rice), a dish featuring fresh vegetables accompanied by substantial side dishes like fish, meat, and doenjang jjigae (soybean paste jjigae) made from homemade soybean paste. Additionally, this street presents a variety of snacks, including Hwangnam ppang (Hwangnam bread) prepared with red beans and flour, and jjondeugi, a traditional chewy snack made from cornmeal and sugar. Nearby attractions include the Cheomseongdae Observatory, Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, Woljeonggyo Bridge, and the Gyeongju National Museum.

Yosukgung 1779 (요석궁1779)

Yosukgung 1779 (요석궁1779)

5.7Km    2025-03-18

19-4 Gyochonan-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Named after Silla King Muyeol's daughter Princess Yoseok, Yosukgung 1779 is a fine dining restaurant that serves traditional Korean food. The resturant is run by the Choi family, who settled on the site of Princess Yoseok's house during the Joseon dynasty, and has passed on the restaurant and family recipes through 12 generations. All the foods served are made with organic ingredients, for a healthy taste that cannot be found anywhere else.

Gyeongju Soohojeong (경주수호정)

Gyeongju Soohojeong (경주수호정)

5.8Km    2024-12-19

15-15 , Poseok-ro 1068beon-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-772-5871, +82-10-2379-7248

Suhojeong hanok guesthouse  stands right in front of the Daereungwon Silla tombs, in Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do. The house is constructed of traditional materials - pinewood, red clay and straw - and each guestroom has a bathroom with toilet. In the spacious yard is a stone table where visitors can rest and chat. Transport links are excellent, with Gyeongju Station and Intercity Bus Terminal just 5 minutes away on foot. Nearby tourist attractions include Cheomseongdae, Banwol Fort, and Anapji Pond.