Gimhae International Airport 1 hr 40
경주국립공원 (58 min)
Historical national park known for its scenic mountains, hiking trails, royal gardens & temples. Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond (17 min)
Palace complex & manmade pond with 3 islets, dating to circa 674 CE & filled with lotus in summer. Gyeongju National Museum (17 min)
Museum with exhibits detailing Gyeongju's cultural history as country's former royal capital, Silla. Bulguksa (1 hr 22)
Completed in 774, this Buddhist temple complex on the slopes of Mount Toham features 2 pagodas. Cheomseongdae (17 min)
Cyclindrical remains of an early observatory built using 362 stones to represent the solar year. Cheonmachong (12 min)
Burial mound unearthed in 1973 & created in the 5th or 6th century, with a wooden room & artifacts. Bomun Lake (58 min)
Beyond its scenic lake & lush woods, this popular destination features a resort & outdoor theater. Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village (36 min)
Traditional buildings, living exhibits, events & local liquor are among this tourist hub's draws. Seokguram (1 hr 40)
This famous, historical hermitage features acclaimed Buddhist sculptures & sea views. Gyeongju World (1 hr 3)
Large theme park with roller coasters, plus a water park in summer & ice sledding in winter. Gyerim Forest (21 min)
Serene wooded grove with trails near a landmark fortress, a museum & royal tombs. Daereungwon Tomb Complex (21 min)
Excavated in 1973, this ancient burial tomb of an unknown king contained 11,000+ artifacts. Hwangnyongsa Temple Site (26 min)
Former site of a towering, 9-story temple built in the 7th century entirely without nails. Woljeonggyo Bridge (26 min)
Ornate reconstructed Silla Dynasty bridge, with night-time illuminations reflecting on the water. Ban-Wolseong (18 min)
Ruins of the moat & fortress walls of a ca.-57-BCE royal palace, plus a ca.-18th-c. stone ice house. | 
