Gyeongju Day Trip

1) Seokguram Grotto -> 2) Bulguksa Temple -> 3) Daereungwon Tomb Complex -> 4) Donggung Palace & Wolji (Anapji) Pond

Located 1.5 hours northeast of Busa,, Gyeongju is one of the most historically significant cities in South Korea. Gyeongju was the capital of the Silla Kingdom, which at one point rules over two-thirds of the Korean Peninsula. There are many historically significant relics and sites that can be found in Gyeongju.

 

Seokguram Grotto

Seokguram Grotto was designated a World Cultur Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1995. It is an artificial stone temple made of granite. It is the premier stone temple in South Korea.

Suggested Tour duration: 1 to 1.5 hours

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Bulguksa Temple

Bulguksa Temple was designated a World Cultur Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1995. Bulguksa Temple is the best remaining temple that represents the Buddhist culture from the Silla Kingdom.

Suggested Tour duration: 1 to 1.5 hours

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Daereungwon Tomb Complex

Daereungwon Tomb Complex is a series of raised burial mounds. In addition to being culturally significant, the complex is also a park that offers beautiful scenery, especially during Autumn and Spring.

Suggested Tour duration: 1 to 1.5 hours

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Donggung Palace and Wolji (Anapji) Pond

Donggung Palace and Wolji (Anapji) Pond served as the secondary palace and primary residence of the crowned prince of the Silla Kingdom. It also functioned as a hosting site for important events and banquets.

Suggested Tour duration: 1 to 1.5 hours

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