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Bomun Korean Food Restaurant (보문민속식당)

16.9Km    2024-02-23

435 Bomun-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
054-748-3200

Bomun Korean Food Restaurant is located near the Bomun Tourist Complex in Gyeongju and is known for its delicious samgyeopsal (pork belly). The signature dish is saengsamgyeopsal (grilled pork belly), and they only use domestic pork. The meat is sliced immediately after your order, so it is fresh. Grilled on a hot caldron lid, it is characterized by its low fat and chewy texture. In addition to this, gopchang jeongol (small intestine hot pot) made with Korean beef intestines is also popular. 

Myeongdong Kalguksu (명동칼국수)

Myeongdong Kalguksu (명동칼국수)

17.0Km    2024-02-28

46-4 Yongdam-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Myeongdong Kalguksu is a noodle restaurant specializing in kalguksu (noodle soup), located near Gyeongju Hwangseong Park. It offers kalguksu, haemul kalguksu (noodle soup with seafood), mandu jeongol (mandu hot pot), and more, prepared with chewy noodles and rich anchovy broth. After your meal, you can explore nearby attractions such as Gyeongju Civic Stadium, Arts Center, and Bitnuri Garden, as this area is rich in the cultural and historical heritage of the Silla dynasty.

Unmunsan National Recreational Forest (국립 운문산자연휴양림)

Unmunsan National Recreational Forest (국립 운문산자연휴양림)

17.1Km    2025-03-28

763 Unmun-ro, Cheongdo-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54--371-1323

* Please be advised that this is located in one of the areas affected by the recent wildfire (as of March 27, 2025).

** For real-time wildfire information and emergency upates, visit the Korea Forestfire Information website and the National Disaster and Safety Portal.


Unmunsan National Recreational Forest in Cheongdo, Gyeongsangbuk-do is located at the foot of Unmunsan Mountain (1,188 meters), which is also called Hogeosan Mountain. It is a great place to spend time in summer for hiking and camping, surrounded by taller mountains (more than 1,000 meters above sea level) such as Munboksan Mountain (1,014 meters) and Gajisan Mountain (1,240 meters).

Yongmipokpo Falls (20 meters) and Byeokgyesu Valley, in which the waters flow across the sandless rock bed, are famous locales in the forest. Located in a thick broadleaf forest, inhabited by many diverse species such as Korean mountain camellia, Unmunsan National Recreational Forest offers lush greenery in summer, beautiful foliage in autumn, and cozy, splendid snowscapes along with the Yongmi Ice Wall in winter. In Unmunryeong, located 2.5 kilometers to the east, visitors can watch the spectacular sunrise above the East Sea.

Anian Park (애니언파크(울산 반려동물 문화센터))

Anian Park (애니언파크(울산 반려동물 문화센터))

17.1Km    2024-10-30

108 Hogyemaegok 6-ro, Buk-gu, Ulsan

Anian Park is the first pet culture complex in the southeastern region of Korea, divided into separate sections for large and small breeds of dogs. The complex is complete with a playground, water play zone, pet bath and more. The facility also offers etiquette classes for pets and owners, as well as certification programs.

Gyeongju Teddy Bear Museum (테디베어뮤지엄 경주)

Gyeongju Teddy Bear Museum (테디베어뮤지엄 경주)

17.3Km    2021-01-06

280-34, Bomun-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-742-7400

Located within Dream Center, the Teddy Bear Museum in Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do is a unique modern attraction, opened April 6, 2011. Instead of displaying realistic sculptures, the museum uses hundreds of large and small teddy bears to depict the history of mankind, going back as far as the Age of Dinosaurs, as well as the Silla Kingdom in several different exhibition halls. The museum also features a 3D movie theater, art gallery, underwater world exhibit, and souvenir shop.

Eonyang Giwajip Bulgogi (언양기와집불고기)

17.5Km    2025-03-28

86 Heonnyang-gil, Eonyang-eup, Ulju-gun, Ulsan

* Please be advised that this is located in one of the areas affected by the recent wildfire (as of March 27, 2025).

** For real-time wildfire information and emergency upates, visit the Korea Forestfire Information website and the National Disaster and Safety Portal.


Eonyang Giwajip Bulgogi is a more than 40-year-old establishment housed in a renovated hanok with a history exceeding 100 years. Eonyang bulgogi is crafted by finely mincing beef, seasoning it with various spices, and grilling it on charcoal until it becomes wide and flat. The use of a gridiron for grilling imparts a distinct smoky flavor, and the mild seasoning contributes to a pleasant texture. When wrapped in fresh vegetables alongside pajeori (green onions), the combination produces an outstanding taste. The doenjang jjigae (soybean paste jjigae) and side dishes, known for their subtle seasoning, offer a clean and refreshing taste.

Olive Young - Gyeongju Yonggang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 경주용강점)

17.6Km    2025-10-27

46 Wonji-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Sunmot Ecological Park (숯못 생태공원)

17.7Km    2022-08-18

90 , Hamwol-ro, Jung-gu, Ulsan
+82-52-290-3691

Sunmot Ecological Park is home to the famous Sunmot Pond, which is associated with the legend of Dongbangsak and Grandmother Mago. The pond provides a beautiful resting space in the heart of Ulsan.

Hanwha Resort - Gyeongju (한화리조트 경주)

Hanwha Resort - Gyeongju (한화리조트 경주)

17.7Km    2025-03-16

182-27, Bomun-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-777-8400

Hanwha Resort Hotels & Resorts is a leading hospitality & leisure company with the highest number of condominiums and golf courses across Korea. Hanwha Resort in Gyeongju Bomun Complex (a World Heritage site) has a wide range of subsidiary facilities including banquet halls, seminar rooms, a hot spring sauna, bicycle rentals, a bowling alley, an outdoor swimming pool, supermarket, singing room and more. There are a total of four designated guestrooms for people with disabilities, with rooms equipped with beds in the annex building. All rooms are equipped with up-to-date amenities while having a simple design that is always ready to welcome the visitors.

Jogeummaru (조금마루)

17.9Km    2024-02-20

9 Seosangpyeonggangbyeon-gil, Samnam-eup, Ulju-gun, Ulsan

Jogeummaru is a duck specialty restaurant that exclusively utilizes domestically-raised ducks in its culinary creations. The ducks are raised with sulfur, contributing to a clean and rich flavor profile, free from undesirable odors. The signature menu features ori yangnyeom bulgogi (duck bulgogi), ori tang (duck soup), and ori sutbul gui (charcoal-grilled duck). Ori yangnyeom bulgogi entails duck marinated in a spicy seasoning, grilled on a pan with added chives. Ori tang is a meticulously prepared broth cooked for 12 hours, incorporating various vegetables. Additionally, eomnamu ori baeksuk (whole duck soup with castor aralia) offers a unique dish where duck is boiled with medicinal herbs.