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Gyeongju National Park (경주국립공원)

Gyeongju National Park (경주국립공원)

8.8 Km    28900     2024-02-27

12 Cheonbungnam-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-778-4100

Gyeongju National Park, designated as a national park in 1968, holds a special status as Korea's only historical national park. The park spans 136.55㎢ across eight districts, including Tohamsan Mountain, home to the exquisite Buddhist treasures of Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto, as well as Namsan Mountain, known as the "Buddhist Museum," showcasing the pinnacle of Buddhist culture. The park boasts significant relics from the Silla dynasty alongside breathtaking natural landscapes. Recognized by UNESCO in 1979 as one of the top ten historic sites globally, it stands as a world-renowned cultural heritage site.

Gyeongju Country Club (경주컨트리클럽)

8.9 Km    12809     2015-02-16

182-98, Bomun-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-745-2228

Gyeongju Country Club is located within Bomun Tourism Area with spectacular scenery of the Bomun Lake. It is within 15 minutes from Gyeongju and is aiming to become the best golf course in Korea.

The characteristic of Gyeongju Country Club is "Light Golf" which has enabled players to play golf at night and at daybreak under perfect light settings. It is located in Gyeongju, which is a tourism city, attracting the attention of tourists who love golf.

Gyongju Folk Craft Village (경주민속공예촌)

Gyongju Folk Craft Village (경주민속공예촌)

9.1 Km    34877     2024-02-27

230 Bobul-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Gyeongju Folk Craft Village, nestled at the foot of Tohamsan Mountain in Gyeongju, is a traditional folk craft village consisting of around fourty Korean traditional houses including thatched-roof and tiled-roof houses. Skilled artisans proficient in traditional arts and crafts gather here to produce and sell ceramics, woodcrafts, jewelry, hanbok, stone crafts, and more. Visitors can also participate in hands-on crafting experiences. The village's Silla Art and Science Museum showcases artifacts from the Silla dynasty, while nearby attractions include the Bomun Tourist Complex, Bulguksa Temple, and Seokguram Grotto.

Silla Arts and Science Museum (신라역사과학관)

Silla Arts and Science Museum (신라역사과학관)

9.1 Km    27594     2023-04-07

33, Hadonggongyechon-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-745-4998

Silla Arts and Science Museum, opened in 1988, displays miniature models of scientific cultural assets in order to explore and educate how these assets are formed and preserved.

Bomun Golf Club (보문골프클럽)

9.1 Km    12858     2021-04-16

182-14, Bomun-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-745-1680

Bomun Golf Club is located in the historic cultural city of Gyeongju. Situated within Bomun Tourist Complex, visitors can enjoy golf and many attractions.

Dayu (다유)

Dayu (다유)

9.6 Km    10506     2019-08-01

84-5, Moksil-gil, Cheonbuk-myeon, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-773-8866

Located in Mulcheon-ri, Gyeongju-si, Dayu offers a comfortable resting place for visitors who need to rest and recharge during their trip. The restaurant serves nutritious meals for vegetarians and traditional teas.

The Oriental Medicine Resort: Chorakdang (한방테마파크 초락당)

The Oriental Medicine Resort: Chorakdang (한방테마파크 초락당)

9.7 Km    17091     2021-02-10

44-34, Gyemyeong-ro, Ulju-gun, Ulsan
+82-52-264-8001

Opened in 2001, Chorakdang is a health resort that specializes in Oriental medicine treatments. The resort offers the perfect setting for rest, relaxation, and medical treatments. The traditional hanok buildings and natural surroundings intensify the health benefits of the resort.

Coffee Myungga Bosque (커피명가보스케)

Coffee Myungga Bosque (커피명가보스케)

9.9 Km    0     2024-02-23

477-57 Yongdam-ro, Hyeongok-myeon, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Located near Seogyeongju Station, Coffee Myungga Bosque is notable for its unique and beautiful exterior, which received the Gyeongsangbuk-do Architectural Culture Award in 2020. The café's signature coffee, Myunggaccino, is renowned for its rich flavor, achieved by roasting and brewing the beans in-house. Additionally, the café offers a variety of breads, including maneulppang (garlic bread) and croissants, catering to diverse tastes.

Kolon Hotel Gyeongju (코오롱호텔)

Kolon Hotel Gyeongju (코오롱호텔)

10.0 Km    16302     2021-04-15

289-17, Bulguk-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-746-9001

Kolon Hotel Gyeongju is located in front of Bulguksa Temple, one of the world’s top ten historic sites. The building features arch-shaped fortress wall with spacious areas, designed with both traditional and modern elements. As a recuperation hotel, it houses a spa using sodium bicarbonate water, and a 9-hole public golf course. It offers a cozy ambience and sincere service with varied facilities including pleasant guestrooms viewing the sunrise of Tohamsan Mountain, sports facilities for golf, swimming, jogging and spas. It is the only premium-class hotel in Gyeongju to have hot spring spa facilities. The lobby on the third floor is famous for the lounge where people can enjoy the panoramic scenery of Tohamsan Mountain while relaxing, as well as a coffee shop serving various drinks and a luncheon over live music.

Tomb of King Wonseong (경주 원성왕릉)

Tomb of King Wonseong (경주 원성왕릉)

10.6 Km    12652     2020-04-04

139, Singyeipsil-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-779-6100

The tomb of the King Wonseong, 38th king of the Silla Kingdom (785-798) in Oedong-eup, Wolseong-gun, Gyeongju is Historic Site No. 26. The tomb is 21.9m in diameter and 7.7m high and is encircled by a stone fence decorated with twelve oriental zodiac images. The area is also home to a number of stone monuments that stand facing each other: Hwapyoseok (marking the border of the tomb), Muninseok (civil servant statue), Muinseok (military officer image statue) and Dolsaja (a stone lion that protects the tomb). Muinseok in particular is a favorite among visitors because of its exotic appearance. The statue is sometimes compared to a strong and charismatic person of Arabic or Persian descendant, much like the merchants who came to Silla in ancient times.

Gwaereung is styled after tombs of the Tang dynasty, but still retains all the characteristics typical of Silla tombs; namely, the stones around the tomb, the 12 oriental zodiac figures, the protective walls, and the decorative stonework.