Haeinsa Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Gyeongsangnam-do province
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Gyeongsangnam-do province
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Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival Description The Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival is annually held in the small port town of Jinhae. Jinhae is a small port town and located about an hour west of Busan. The popular festival attracts over 2 million visitors per year and is growing. The festival was originally held to honor the…
Hello Kitty Island Description Hello Kitty Island is a Hello Kitty themed exhibition hall. Beloved by many all over the word, Hello Kitty is a global icon. Visitors can enjoy the many various exhibits. There is also a gift shop, Kitty History Hall, Art Education Hall, Music Education Hall, Art Gallery, World Gallery Hall, Trip…
Bulguksa Temple History Bulguksa Temple is located on the slopes of Mount Toham. It is a head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism and encompasses seven national treasures of South Korea. The temple is considered as a masterpiece of the golden age of Buddhist art in the Silla Kingdom. It is currently the head temple of…
Seokguram Grotto Description Seokguram is located on Tohamsan Mountain and is the representative stone temple of Korea. Seokguram Seokgul is the official name of Seokguram. It is an artificial stone temple made of granite and was designated as a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1995. The construction was started in 751 by Kim…
Yongduam Rock Description Yongduam Rock is also known as Dragon Head Rock and is situated to the north of Jeju City. It was created by strong winds and waves over thousands of years. However, there are plenty of other stories of how it came to be. One legend has it that a dragon stealing precious…
Silla Millennium Park Description Silla Millennium Park is a theme park integrating both education and entertainment about the history and culture of the Silla Period. The park focuses on the Silla Period. (57 BC – AD 935) It reproduces Silla architecture and a village of aristocrats, tells children fun stories about the period, and offers…
Gyeongju National Museum Description Gyeongju National Museum is steeped in tradition. It Represents Gyeongju, which was the capital city of the Silla Kingdom. (57 BC – AD 935) The museum is where you can view the cultural history of Gyeongju district. There are 4 main exhibition areas: Main hall, Annex I, Annex II, and the…
Donggung Palace & Wolji Pond (Anapji) Description Donggung Palace & Wolji Pond (Anapji) was the secondary palace site which was used for the palace of the Crown Prince. It was also used as the banquet room for important national events and important visitors. The name of the pond was later changed to Anapji after the…
Gyeongsangbuk-do province
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Cheomseongdae Description Cheomseongdae is the oldest existing astronomical observatory in Asia. It was constructed during the reign of Queen Seon-deok (632-647). The purpose of the obervatory was observing the stars in order to forecast the weather. The structure is a beautiful combination of straight lines and curves. On December 20th, 1962, it was designated as…
Daereungwon Tomb Complex Description Daereungwon Tomb Complex is where large ancient tombs of kings and nobles of the Silla Kingdom can be seen. There are twenty-three large tombs located here; the most famous being Cheonmachong and Hwangnamdaechong. In an excavation of the area in the 1970s, Cheonmachong was discovered with a painting of a mounted…
Gyeongsangbuk-do province
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Palgongsan Mountain Cable Car Palgongsan Mountain Cable Car runs 1.2 kilometres in length. It starts from the Donghwa Facility to the 820 meter peak of Palgongsan Mountain. There is a rest area at the top and food and drinks are available as well. Hiking is also available. The mountain is home to several cultural and…
Jeju-do province
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