Gimhae International Airport 1 hr 45
Gyeongju National Museum (35 min)
Museum with exhibits detailing Gyeongju's cultural history as country's former royal capital, Silla. Gyerim Forest (43 min)
Serene wooded grove with trails near a landmark fortress, a museum & royal tombs. Hwangnyongsa Temple Site (1 hr 5)
Former site of a towering, 9-story temple built in the 7th century entirely without nails. Bulguksa (1 hr 46)
Completed in 774, this Buddhist temple complex on the slopes of Mount Toham features 2 pagodas. Cheomseongdae (46 min)
Cyclindrical remains of an early observatory built using 362 stones to represent the solar year. Ban-Wolseong (49 min)
Ruins of the moat & fortress walls of a ca.-57-BCE royal palace, plus a ca.-18th-c. stone ice house. Cheonmachong (34 min)
Burial mound unearthed in 1973 & created in the 5th or 6th century, with a wooden room & artifacts. Bomun Lake (1 hr 22)
Beyond its scenic lake & lush woods, this popular destination features a resort & outdoor theater. 경주국립공원 (1 hr 22)
Historical national park known for its scenic mountains, hiking trails, royal gardens & temples. Daereungwon Tomb Complex (37 min)
Excavated in 1973, this ancient burial tomb of an unknown king contained 11,000+ artifacts. Woljeonggyo Bridge (39 min)
Ornate reconstructed Silla Dynasty bridge, with night-time illuminations reflecting on the water. Seokguram (2 hr 3)
This famous, historical hermitage features acclaimed Buddhist sculptures & sea views. Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village (35 min)
Traditional buildings, living exhibits, events & local liquor are among this tourist hub's draws. Gyeongju World (1 hr 28)
Large theme park with roller coasters, plus a water park in summer & ice sledding in winter. Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond (53 min)
Palace complex & manmade pond with 3 islets, dating to circa 674 CE & filled with lotus in summer. | 
