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
When time permits after visiting Bulguksa, don’t forget pay a visit to Seokguram Grotto.
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.
Day 2 | Morning
Shilla Millennium Park
Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Fri,10:00am-7:30pm;Open on Sat-Sun,10:00am-8:00pm
Ticket Price: 5000 KRW
Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours
Location: 55-12 Expo Road, Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk
Shilla Millennium Park is a historical theme park. Not only are the houses built in the Shilla era, but even the staff wear hanbok to serve. In addition to being able to experience the feeling of traveling to the Silla era, you can also personally participate in various production experiences. There is a Luo Palace inside, which is a super hotel similar to Shilla Palace built after a lot of information, and it is quite gorgeous from the outside. In addition, there is also a shooting base for MBC's historical drama "Queen Seondeok", which was built with an investment of nearly 2 billion won. Although the TV series has been broadcast for many years, the shooting base has now developed into a tourist destination. If you like this TV series, it is recommended to come here. See where the characters in the play have been.
Reviews from Real Guests:
Callie1566: The lights are on at 6 o'clock in the evening. There are a lot of lighting and sights at night, and the children like it. The parking lot is large.
aaradhya: Admission is 7,000 won (30 percent discount for race citizens). I think the night is better than the day. Do you feel a bit dark during the day?
Day 2 | Afternoon
Having the chance to enjoy the charming Shilla Millennium Park, Daereungwon Ancient Tombs next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!
Daereungwon Ancient Tombs
Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-10:00pm
Ticket Price: 3000 KRW
Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours
Location: 9 Gyerim-ro, Hwangnam-dong, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea
Ancient tomb No. 155, Cheonma Tomb, excavated in 1973, is a stone-built coffin tomb unique to the Shilla era. It is 12.7m high and 50m deep. There is a room 6.5m long, 4.2m wide and 2.1m high made of logs, with a wooden pier in the center to block the view. There are more than 11,526 cultural relics unearthed here. Among them, the Cheonma Tu is the first precious scroll found in an ancient tomb in Korea.
Reviews from Real Guests:
꼽츙: It was cloudy but a good place to walk leisurely ~~
Day 2 | Evening
If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Gyeongju Finlandia Pension is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.
Gyeongju Finlandia Pension
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Finlandia Pension offers accommodation in Gyeongju, 3.4 km from Gyeongju World. Each room at this guest house is air conditioned and is fitted with a flat-screen TV. Rooms have a private bathroom fitted with a shower. Seokguram is 11 km from Finlandia Pension, while Anapji Pond is 3.8 km from the property. Daegu International Airport is 56 km away.
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