Gimhae International Airport 2 hr 20
Gyerim Forest (48 min)
Serene wooded grove with trails near a landmark fortress, a museum & royal tombs. 경주국립공원 (31 min)
Historical national park known for its scenic mountains, hiking trails, royal gardens & temples. Bulguksa (1 hr 25)
Completed in 774, this Buddhist temple complex on the slopes of Mount Toham features 2 pagodas. Seokguram (1 hr 43)
This famous, historical hermitage features acclaimed Buddhist sculptures & sea views. Gyeongju World (37 min)
Large theme park with roller coasters, plus a water park in summer & ice sledding in winter. Daereungwon Tomb Complex (48 min)
Excavated in 1973, this ancient burial tomb of an unknown king contained 11,000+ artifacts. Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village (55 min)
Traditional buildings, living exhibits, events & local liquor are among this tourist hub's draws. Ban-Wolseong (48 min)
Ruins of the moat & fortress walls of a ca.-57-BCE royal palace, plus a ca.-18th-c. stone ice house. Gyeongju National Museum (56 min)
Museum with exhibits detailing Gyeongju's cultural history as country's former royal capital, Silla. Cheonmachong (51 min)
Burial mound unearthed in 1973 & created in the 5th or 6th century, with a wooden room & artifacts. Cheomseongdae (44 min)
Cyclindrical remains of an early observatory built using 362 stones to represent the solar year. Hwangnyongsa Temple Site (39 min)
Former site of a towering, 9-story temple built in the 7th century entirely without nails. Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond (46 min)
Palace complex & manmade pond with 3 islets, dating to circa 674 CE & filled with lotus in summer. Yangdong Folk Village (2 hr 7)
Old-fashioned village with many historic structures, including traditional thatch-roofed huts. Bomun Lake (31 min)
Beyond its scenic lake & lush woods, this popular destination features a resort & outdoor theater. | 
