Gimhae International Airport 2 hr 30
Seokgatap (Sakyamuni Pagoda) (37 min)
Soaring 3-story stone pagoda, part of the Bulguksa Temple complex on Mount Toham. Hwangnyongsa Temple Site (1 hr 8)
Former site of a towering, 9-story temple built in the 7th century entirely without nails. Bomun Lake (58 min)
Beyond its scenic lake & lush woods, this popular destination features a resort & outdoor theater. Tohamsan (1 hr 47)
Scenic mountainous hiking spot with trails & 2 Buddhist shrines in a picturesque natural setting. Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond (59 min)
Palace complex & manmade pond with 3 islets, dating to circa 674 CE & filled with lotus in summer. Daereungwon Tomb Complex (1 hr 9)
Excavated in 1973, this ancient burial tomb of an unknown king contained 11,000+ artifacts. Cheonmachong (1 hr 11)
Burial mound unearthed in 1973 & created in the 5th or 6th century, with a wooden room & artifacts. Gyeongju World (56 min)
Large theme park with roller coasters, plus a water park in summer & ice sledding in winter. Golgulsa Temple (2 hr 3)
Serene temple with cliff caves & a huge Buddha carved from granite, plus martial arts performances. Gyeongju National Museum (1 hr 1)
Museum with exhibits detailing Gyeongju's cultural history as country's former royal capital, Silla. Bulguksa (37 min)
Completed in 774, this Buddhist temple complex on the slopes of Mount Toham features 2 pagodas. 경주국립공원 (57 min)
Historical national park known for its scenic mountains, hiking trails, royal gardens & temples. Silla Millennium Park (58 min)
The history & culture of the Silla era is on display at this living museum with live performances. Cheomseongdae (1 hr 4)
Cyclindrical remains of an early observatory built using 362 stones to represent the solar year. Seokguram (55 min)
This famous, historical hermitage features acclaimed Buddhist sculptures & sea views. | 
