Gimhae International Airport 1 hr 53
Bomun Lake (57 min) Beyond its scenic lake & lush woods, this popular destination features a resort & outdoor theater. Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond (28 min) Palace complex & manmade pond with 3 islets, dating to circa 674 CE & filled with lotus in summer. Bell of King Seongdeok (Emile Jong) (26 min) Museum, buddhism, and history Daereungwon Tomb Complex (24 min) Excavated in 1973, this ancient burial tomb of an unknown king contained 11,000+ artifacts. Gyerim Forest (51 min) Serene wooded grove with trails near a landmark fortress, a museum & royal tombs. 황리단길 (42 min) Popular street with ornate hanok-style Korean architecture, atmospheric cafes & shops. Seokgatap (Sakyamuni Pagoda) (1 hr 25) Soaring 3-story stone pagoda, part of the Bulguksa Temple complex on Mount Toham. Gyeongju World (1 hr 16) Large theme park with roller coasters, plus a water park in summer & ice sledding in winter. 경주국립공원 (57 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 57) This famous, historical hermitage features acclaimed Buddhist sculptures & sea views. Woljeonggyo Bridge (47 min) Ornate reconstructed Silla Dynasty bridge, with night-time illuminations reflecting on the water. Ban-Wolseong (28 min) Ruins of the moat & fortress walls of a ca.-57-BCE royal palace, plus a ca.-18th-c. stone ice house. Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village (43 min) Traditional buildings, living exhibits, events & local liquor are among this tourist hub's draws. Namsan (1 hr 16) With a peak of 860 ft., this mountain offers trails & skyline views, plus the iconic N Seoul Tower. |