
SOUTH KOREA - Gyeongju
Gyeongju is a city in the far southeastern corner of North Gyeongsang Province with numerous low mountains scattered around (outliers of the Taebaek range).
Gyeongju was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Silla (or Shilla) (57 BC – 935 AD) which ruled about two-thirds of the Korean Peninsula between the 7th and 9th centuries. Later Silla was a prosperous and wealthy country, and its metropolitan capital of Gyeongju] was the fourth largest city in the world. A vast number of archaeological sites and cultural properties from this period remain in the city. Gyeongju is often referred to as "the museum without walls". Among such historical treasures, Seokguram grotto, Bulguksa temple, Gyeongju Historic Areas and Yangdong Folk Village are designated as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. The many major historical sites have helped Gyeongju become one of the most popular tourist destinations in South Korea.
BEST TIME to VISIT SOUTH KOREA
BEST TIME to TRAVEL to GYEONGJU
May - October - November
Hot and rainy in summer

Modern city - restaurant

Koreans visiting Gyeongju - Silla (Shilla) culture is a very important part of their history

Gyochon Hanok Village - modern Restaurant

Gyochon Hanok Village - Today the village is a magnet for tourists and you will find shops and restaurants

Gyochon Hanok Village - Gate

Gyochon Hanok Village - Today the village is a magnet for tourists

Gyochon Hanok Village - Traditional house

around Gyochon Hanok Village - house

Gyochon Hanok Village - Traditional house

Daerungwon Ancient Tombs

Daerungwon Ancient Tombs

Daerungwon Ancient Tombs

Donggung Palace and Wolji pond

Donggung Palace and Wolji pond

Donggung Palace and Wolji pond

Donggung Palace and Wolji pond

Donggung Palace and Wolji pond

Donggung Palace and Wolji pond

Donggung Palace and Wolji pond

Donggung Palace and Wolji pond

Donggung Palace and Wolji pond

National Museum - Pagoda

National Museum - Buddha statue

National Museum - The Divine Bell of King Seongdeok was built in 733 AC - The magnificent design and inscription methods used in this bell exemplify the craftsmanship of artisan’s from the Unified Silla period.

National Museum - The Divine Bell of King Seongdeok

National Museum - Pagoda

Cheomseongdae Observatory

National Museum - Petroglyphs

National Museum - Petroglyphs

Yangdong Village - ancient upper-class house

Yangdong Village - ancient upper-class house - garden

Yangdong Village - ancient upper-class house

Yangdong Village - ancient upper-class house

Yangdong Village - old traditional houses


Daerungwon - Flowers blooming

Gyochon Hanok Village - Gate

Gyochon Village - old house - Located in Gyeongju-si, Gyeongju Gyochon Village is a hanok village that allows visitors a look inside life of famous the Choi Clan.

Rice fields

Gyochon Hanok village - roof and flowers

Gyochon Hanok Village - New house