Gyeongju Bulguksa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage] (경주 불국사 [유네스코 세계유산])

6.8Km 2025-03-24

385 Bulguk-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-746-9913

Bulguksa Temple is a representative relic of Buddhist culture from the Silla kingdom. The temple was built during the 15th year of King Beopheung's reign (514-540) to wish for peace and prosperity for all. It was later rebuilt in 751 by Kim Dae-seong. Unfortunately, the temple caught fire during the Imjin War (1592-1598). After the war, the temple suffered serious damage and was often the target of theft.

Starting in 1920, the temple has undergone continual restoration work. The temple now holds seven national treasures and a number of additional important heritages and was designated a World Cultural Heritage Site along with the nearby Seokguram Grotto by UNESCO in December 1995.

SILLA BOUTIQUE HOTEL PREMIUM (신라부티크호텔 프리미엄)

6.9Km 2024-08-22

200 , Gangbyeon-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-745-3500, +82-54-624-3366

Shilla Boutique Hotel Premium is a family-oriented hotel in Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do. Dedicated rooms for travellers with young children have low beds to prevent falls, and family customers are provided with free tickets to local playparks. For older guests, screen-golf discount coupons are provided. The hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Gyeongju bus terminal, a 20-minute bus ride from Singyeongju station, and an easy drive to most of the city’s tourist attractions.

Gyeongju Namsan Mountain (경주 남산)

6.9Km 2024-02-27

Namsan Mountain of Gyeongju (경주 남산)
+82-54-771-7142

Namsan Mountain of Gyeongju is a 466-meter mountain located south of the Gyeongju city center. Gyeongju was the capital of the Silla dynasty (BC 57-AD 935) from its inception to its end. The Silla people revered this mountain, considering it sacred, and left many traces of their presence, resulting in numerous cultural relics that still exist today. Therefore, visitors can enjoy both hiking and cultural heritage sightseeing on this mountain.

Bulguksa Hanok Farm Stay (불국사한옥팜스테이)

7.1Km 2024-12-13

5-52 , Jinti-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-10-5489-1742

Bulguksa Hanok Farm Stay is an accommodation located just below Bulguksa Temple in Gyeongju-si, Gyeongbuk-do. There are four guest rooms, each of which is equipped with a bathroom and kitchen. Ouga is a two-story ondol hanok, with the first and second floors used as guest rooms, and there is a terrace where you can cook barbecue. Bokyeonga offers two guest rooms for accommodation, both of which are ondols (underfloor heating). There is a well-kept garden and a lawn with a foot volleyball field, and guests can participate in apple picking and farm-themed activities.

Bulguksa Hanok Dongodang (불국사한옥동오당)

7.1Km 2024-07-25

5-58 Jinti-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
010-2936-6350

Bulguksa Hanok Dongdodang is just a short five-minute walk from Bulguksa Temple, and is complete with a large parking area, clean & quiet surroundings, a cafe-like shared kitchen, and friendly service. The hanokstay is decorated with artwork made by the owner. The accommodation manages to offer a comfortable and private ambiance with just three rooms, each comprised of a bedroom, living area, bathroom, and small outdoor patio.

Gyeongju Arts Center (경주예술의전당)

7.2Km 2021-06-01

1, Alcheonbuk-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-1588-4925

Gyeongju Arts Center opened its doors to the public on November 6, 2010. Major facilities include a grand performance hall, small performance hall, exhibition chamber, outdoor performance stage, conference room, seminar room, and a toy library where a wide range of educational and participatory programs are held.

Gyeongju Bae-dong Samneung Royal Tombs (경주 배동 삼릉)

7.3Km 2020-04-06

Bae-dong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-779-6100

Samneung meaning "three royal tombs," has strong ties to history. The three royal tombs house three kings of the Silla Kingdom: King Adala (8th King of the dynasty), King Sindeok (53rd) and King Gyeongmyeong (54th).

King Adala, who cared deeply for his people, went to war after his citizens were abducted by the invaders of Baekje. But when Baekje asked for a peace treaty, King Adala released the prisoners he took during the engagement. During his rulling, a kingdom in Japan sent an envoy to ask for friendly relations with Silla. King Adala’s tomb is 58m in circumference at the base, 5.4m in x_height and 18m in diameter.

When King Hyogong died without any heirs, the people of the kingdom crowned his son-in-law as their next king – King Sindeok. During his reign, King Sindeok devoted himself to protecting his kingdom from invasions by Gyeonhwon and Gungye. The royal tomb is 61m in circumference at the base, 5.8m in x_height and 18m in diameter. It was robbed twice, inviting investigations in 1953 and 1963. The investigations revealed the tomb to be a chamber made of stone.

King Gyeongmyeong, the son of King Sindeok, together with Wanggeon, the founder of the Goryeo dynasty, successfully defeated Gyeonhwon’s attack against Daeyaseong Fortress. During his reign, he attempted to establish diplomatic relations with the Hudang dynasty of China, but was unsuccessful. The tomb is 50m in circumference at the base, 4.5m in x_height and 16m in diameter.

Hanok Pension The-Nine (한옥펜션 더나인)

7.7Km 2024-11-19

87 Chunghyoseoak-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

This is a Hanok pension where all the members of 'I Live Alone' went on a trip together and stayed. The most special thing about this place is that it has a swimming pool inside. There is a shallow pool for children and two pools for adults, which can be used freely. Towels are provided and you can rent a tube to enjoy a comfortable swim. The interior is also conveniently decorated while preserving the beauty of a Hanok, and all facilities are tidy. There is also a separate barbecue area.

Gyeongju Tomb of Kim Yu-sin (경주 김유신묘)

7.7Km 2022-08-12

44-7, Chunghyo 2-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-749-6713

The tomb of General Kim Yu-sin (595-673) is located near the Gyeongju Express Bus Terminal at the end of a scenic lane, popular in spring for its walls of yellow forsythia and pink cherry blossom trees in bloom. The tomb itself is located in a scenic area thick with pine trees, on the eastern side of Songhwasan Mountain. The tomb of General Kim Yu-sin is a large tomb measuring roughly 30 meters in diameter, circled by a stone fence with 24 guard posts. The tomb base wall features relief carvings of the 12 Oriental zodiac gods standing guard over the tomb, brandishing weapons. The carvings are unique in that while their bodies face outwards, the heads are all turned to the right. The elaborately decorated tomb is second in grandeur only to those of royalty.

Goguryeoganeungil (고구려가는길 (낙지랑 쭈꾸미랑))

7.8Km 2017-01-12

66-6, Chunghyocheon-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-777-3389, +82-54-777-5589

This restaurant boasts the typical rustic look of a hwangto building, exemplifying the beauties of the past with traditional folk dishes. At night, customers can hear the soft melodies of live music.

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