Gimhae International Airport 2 hr 18
Yangdong Folk Village (1 hr 30) Old-fashioned village with many historic structures, including traditional thatch-roofed huts. Daereungwon Royal Tomb (53 min) Excavated in 1973, this ancient burial tomb of an unknown king contained 11,000+ artifacts. Cheomseongdae (52 min) Cyclindrical remains of an early observatory built using 362 stones to represent the solar year. Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village (1 hr) Traditional buildings, living exhibits, events & local liquor are among this tourist hub's draws. Cheonmachong (50 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. Bulguksa (1 hr 35) Completed in 774, this Buddhist temple complex on the slopes of Mount Toham features 2 pagodas. Gyeongju World (1 hr) Large theme park with roller coasters, plus a water park in summer & ice sledding in winter. Gyeongju National Museum (54 min) Museum with exhibits detailing Gyeongju's cultural history as country's former royal capital, Silla. Silla Millennium Park (1 hr 6) The history & culture of the Silla era is on display at this living museum with live performances. Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond (53 min) Palace complex & manmade pond with 3 islets, dating to circa 674 CE & filled with lotus in summer. Seokguram (1 hr 58) This famous, historical hermitage features acclaimed Buddhist sculptures & sea views. 경주국립공원 (58 min) Historical national park known for its scenic mountains, hiking trails, royal gardens & temples. Ban-Wolseong (54 min) Ruins of the moat & fortress walls of a ca.-57-BCE royal palace, plus a ca.-18th-c. stone ice house. Hwangnyongsa Temple Site (49 min) Former site of a towering, 9-story temple built in the 7th century entirely without nails. |