Gimhae International Airport 2 hr 54
Cheomseongdae (1 hr 36) Cyclindrical remains of an early observatory built using 362 stones to represent the solar year. Cheonmachong (1 hr 26) Burial mound unearthed in 1973 & created in the 5th or 6th century, with a wooden room & artifacts. Gyeongju National Museum (1 hr 34) Museum with exhibits detailing Gyeongju's cultural history as country's former royal capital, Silla. Yangdong Folk Village (1 hr) Old-fashioned village with many historic structures, including traditional thatch-roofed huts. Gyeongju Oksanseowon Confucian Academy (43 min) Historic site Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village (1 hr 45) Traditional buildings, living exhibits, events & local liquor are among this tourist hub's draws. Gyeongju World (2 hr 13) Large theme park with roller coasters, plus a water park in summer & ice sledding in winter. Ban-Wolseong (1 hr 34) Ruins of the moat & fortress walls of a ca.-57-BCE royal palace, plus a ca.-18th-c. stone ice house. 경주국립공원 (2 hr 7) Historical national park known for its scenic mountains, hiking trails, royal gardens & temples. Daereungwon Tomb Complex (1 hr 31) Excavated in 1973, this ancient burial tomb of an unknown king contained 11,000+ artifacts. Hwangnyongsa Temple Site (1 hr 50) Former site of a towering, 9-story temple built in the 7th century entirely without nails. Bomun Lake (2 hr 7) Beyond its scenic lake & lush woods, this popular destination features a resort & outdoor theater. Silla Millennium Park (2 hr 17) The history & culture of the Silla era is on display at this living museum with live performances. Gyerim Forest (1 hr 40) Serene wooded grove with trails near a landmark fortress, a museum & royal tombs. Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond (1 hr 33) Palace complex & manmade pond with 3 islets, dating to circa 674 CE & filled with lotus in summer. |