Gimhae International Airport 2 hr 17
Hwangnyongsa Temple Site (31 min) Former site of a towering, 9-story temple built in the 7th century entirely without nails. Bulguksa (1 hr 5) Completed in 774, this Buddhist temple complex on the slopes of Mount Toham features 2 pagodas. Cheomseongdae (36 min) Cyclindrical remains of an early observatory built using 362 stones to represent the solar year. 경주국립공원 (16 min) Historical national park known for its scenic mountains, hiking trails, royal gardens & temples. Cheonmachong (43 min) Burial mound unearthed in 1973 & created in the 5th or 6th century, with a wooden room & artifacts. Seokguram (1 hr 23) This famous, historical hermitage features acclaimed Buddhist sculptures & sea views. Silla Millennium Park (27 min) The history & culture of the Silla era is on display at this living museum with live performances. Seokgatap (Sakyamuni Pagoda) (1 hr 5) Soaring 3-story stone pagoda, part of the Bulguksa Temple complex on Mount Toham. Ban-Wolseong (40 min) Ruins of the moat & fortress walls of a ca.-57-BCE royal palace, plus a ca.-18th-c. stone ice house. Bomun Lake (16 min) Beyond its scenic lake & lush woods, this popular destination features a resort & outdoor theater. Gyeongju National Museum (47 min) Museum with exhibits detailing Gyeongju's cultural history as country's former royal capital, Silla. Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond (38 min) Palace complex & manmade pond with 3 islets, dating to circa 674 CE & filled with lotus in summer. Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village (47 min) Traditional buildings, living exhibits, events & local liquor are among this tourist hub's draws. Gyeongju World (14 min) Large theme park with roller coasters, plus a water park in summer & ice sledding in winter. Daereungwon Tomb Complex (40 min) Excavated in 1973, this ancient burial tomb of an unknown king contained 11,000+ artifacts. |