Gimhae International Airport 2 hr 15
Gyeongju National Museum (45 min) Museum with exhibits detailing Gyeongju's cultural history as country's former royal capital, Silla. Gyerim Forest (37 min) Serene wooded grove with trails near a landmark fortress, a museum & royal tombs. Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village (45 min) Traditional buildings, living exhibits, events & local liquor are among this tourist hub's draws. Cheomseongdae (34 min) Cyclindrical remains of an early observatory built using 362 stones to represent the solar year. Ban-Wolseong (38 min) Ruins of the moat & fortress walls of a ca.-57-BCE royal palace, plus a ca.-18th-c. stone ice house. Gyeongju World (14 min) Large theme park with roller coasters, plus a water park in summer & ice sledding in winter. Cheonmachong (40 min) Burial mound unearthed in 1973 & created in the 5th or 6th century, with a wooden room & artifacts. 경주국립공원 (13 min) Historical national park known for its scenic mountains, hiking trails, royal gardens & temples. Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond (36 min) Palace complex & manmade pond with 3 islets, dating to circa 674 CE & filled with lotus in summer. Hwangnyongsa Temple Site (29 min) Former site of a towering, 9-story temple built in the 7th century entirely without nails. Silla Millennium Park (18 min) The history & culture of the Silla era is on display at this living museum with live performances. Seokguram (1 hr 18) This famous, historical hermitage features acclaimed Buddhist sculptures & sea views. Bulguksa (1 hr 1) Completed in 774, this Buddhist temple complex on the slopes of Mount Toham features 2 pagodas. Daereungwon Tomb Complex (38 min) Excavated in 1973, this ancient burial tomb of an unknown king contained 11,000+ artifacts. Bomun Lake (14 min) Beyond its scenic lake & lush woods, this popular destination features a resort & outdoor theater. |