Day 1 | Morning
Bulguksa
Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Fri,9:00am-5:00pm
Ticket Price: 6000 KRW
Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours
Location: 15-1 Jinhyeon-dong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Bulguksa Temple is the core of Silla culture, a classic of Silla Buddhist art, and a world cultural heritage. 1440 years ago, in the 22nd year of King Faheung of Silla, in order to maintain the stability of the country and the people, Bulguksa Temple was built, and it has been repaired several times since then. In Bulguksa Temple, walking up the ridge, you can see the famous Grotto Nunnery, which houses the larger Sitting Buddha statue in the east facing the East China Sea. Seven cultural relics including the Duobao Pagoda, Sakyamuni Pagoda, Blue Cloud Bridge and two golden bronze Buddhas in the temple are listed as national treasures of Korea. In 1995, Bulguksa Temple was listed as a World Heritage Site along with the Seokguram Temple to the east.
Reviews from Real Guests:
Trip.com User: It was easy to enter immediately because you could park at the ticket gate on weekdays and put the camera anywhere.
Trip.com User: I recommend my childhood memories
Day 1 | Afternoon
Having the chance to enjoy the charming Bulguksa, Seokguram Grotto next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!
Seokguram Grotto
Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Fri,9:00am-5:00pm
Ticket Price: 6000 KRW
Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours
Location: 873-243, Bulguk-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Korea
Seokguram is located in Tuhan Mountain, Gyeongju, and it was listed as a World Cultural Heritage in 1995 with Bulguksa Temple, which is 4 kilometers away. Seokguram is also the 24th National Treasure of Korea. Seokguram and Bulguksa Temple were founded by Jindaesong in the period of King Jingdeok of Silla. Seokguram was originally called: Stone Buddha Temple, which was built by Jin Dacheng for his parents in the previous life, while Foguo Temple was built for his parents in this life. The stone cave nunnery is not large in scale, and the stones are neatly piled up. Walking in feels like being in a cave, so it is called the cave nunnery. The nunnery is dedicated to the Buddha statue of Sakyamuni. Standing below and looking up at the tall Buddha statue, there will be an inexplicable sense of holiness in my heart. Because the orientation of the Buddha statue is facing the east, the sun will hit the Buddha statue after sunrise, so Koreans call this Buddha statue "Silla people's smile".
Day 1 | Evening
After visiting the glorious Seokguram Grotto, Cheonggong Hanokstay nearby is the best place to stay.
Cheonggong Hanokstay
Located within 4.4 km of Seokguram and 6 km of Gyeongju World in Gyeongju, Cheonggong Hanok Stay features accommodation with free WiFi and a kitchen.All units have a private bathroom and have air conditioning, a TV and a microwave. A fridge and kettle are also provided.Guests can relax in the garden at the property.Bulguksa Temple is 2.7 km from the holiday home, while Gyeongju World Culture Expo Park is 6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Daegu International Airport, 61 km from Cheonggong Hanok Stay.
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