Gimhae International Airport 2 hr 11
경주국립공원 (1 hr 4)
Historical national park known for its scenic mountains, hiking trails, royal gardens & temples. Ban-Wolseong (47 min)
Ruins of the moat & fortress walls of a ca.-57-BCE royal palace, plus a ca.-18th-c. stone ice house. Hwangnyongsa Temple Site (46 min)
Former site of a towering, 9-story temple built in the 7th century entirely without nails. Cheomseongdae (38 min)
Cyclindrical remains of an early observatory built using 362 stones to represent the solar year. Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond (46 min)
Palace complex & manmade pond with 3 islets, dating to circa 674 CE & filled with lotus in summer. Gyeongju World (1 hr 8)
Large theme park with roller coasters, plus a water park in summer & ice sledding in winter. Woljeonggyo Bridge (34 min)
Ornate reconstructed Silla Dynasty bridge, with night-time illuminations reflecting on the water. Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village (34 min)
Traditional buildings, living exhibits, events & local liquor are among this tourist hub's draws. Daereungwon Royal Tomb (28 min)
Excavated in 1973, this ancient burial tomb of an unknown king contained 11,000+ artifacts. Cheonmachong (26 min)
Burial mound unearthed in 1973 & created in the 5th or 6th century, with a wooden room & artifacts. Bulguksa (1 hr 40)
Completed in 774, this Buddhist temple complex on the slopes of Mount Toham features 2 pagodas. Namsan (42 min)
With a peak of 860 ft., this mountain offers trails & skyline views, plus the iconic N Seoul Tower. Bomun Lake (1 hr 4)
Beyond its scenic lake & lush woods, this popular destination features a resort & outdoor theater. Seokguram (2 hr 39)
This famous, historical hermitage features acclaimed Buddhist sculptures & sea views. Gyeongju National Museum (47 min)
Museum with exhibits detailing Gyeongju's cultural history as country's former royal capital, Silla. | 
