Gyeongsangbuk-do Forest Research Institute

Royal Tomb of Queen Seondeok

Gyeongsangbuk-do > Gyeongju

The Royal Tomb of Queen Seondeok (선덕여왕릉), located in Bomun-dong, is a round-shaped tomb with earthen layers, 73 meters in circumference. Aside from the fact that it was constructed using natural stones in double layers, the tomb has no other unique features. As the oldest daughter of King

Seochulji Pond in Gyeongju

Gyeongsangbuk-do > Gyeongju

Located at the foot of Namsan Mountain in Gyeongju, Seochulji Pond dates back to the Three Kingdoms Period. There are two, three-storied stone pagodas in the heart of Namsan Village and a small, elegant pond to the east. The pond is famous thanks to a Korean legend, written below: In the 10th year o

The Divine Bell of King Seongdeok

Gyeongsangbuk-do > Gyeongju

The Divine Bell of King Seongdeok (성덕대왕신종), the largest Korean bell preserved, stands 3.75m tall, has a lip diameter of 2.27m, and is 11-25cm wide. In 1997, Gyeongju National Museum weighed it at 18.9 tons. The bell was cast to pay tribute to the memory of King Seongdeok. It was complete

Gyeongju National Museum

Gyeongsangbuk-do > Gyeongju

Gyeongju National Museum is steeped in tradition. Representing Gyeongju, which was the capital city of the Silla Kingdom (57 BC - AD 935), the museum is where you can view the cultural history of Gyeongju district. Exhibitions are divided into 4 large areas: the Main hall, Annex I, Annex II, and the

Gyeongju Poseokjeongji

Gyeongsangbuk-do > Gyeongju

Standing on a rock next to a stream, Poseokjeongji (Poseokjeong Pavilion - surface area 7,432㎡) was designated as private monument No.1 on January 21, 1963. The location is originally where the royal villa of the Silla Kingdom (57 B.C.~A.D. 935) had been, but the building no longer exists, and onl

Gyeongju Najeong Well

Gyeongsangbuk-do > Gyeongju

To the southeast of the royal tomb, is a small monument that has been erected among the pine trees; next to the monument is a well called Najeong. According to Samguksagi (Historical records of the Three Kingdoms) and Samgungnyusa (Memorabilia from the Three Dynasties), Park Hyeokgeose, the founding

Seokbinggo

Gyeongsangbuk-do > Gyeongju

Seokbinggo means a freezer made of rocks. It is an ancient refrigerator only in Korea. It is located in Gyeongju, the ancient capital of the Silla Era (BC57-AD935). The appearance of this wonderful vestige is humble and simple. But you will not be disappointed at the entrance of the freezer. You can

Gyeongju Wolseong Palace Site

Gyeongsangbuk-do > Gyeongju

This was the location of the palace fortress during the Shilla Dynasty (57 BC ~ AD 935). The fortress takes after its name, which, literally translated, means 'a crescent moon shape on top of a hill'. The famous history books of Samgukyusa mention that Shilla’s 4th King Seoktalhae (AD 57~80) thoug

Gyeongju Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Gyeongsangbuk-do > Gyeongju

According to the historical records of Samguk-sagi, Wolji Pond was built during the 14th year of King Munmu (r. 661-681 AD) of the Silla Kingdom (57 BC-935 AD). Small mountains were created inside the palace walls, beautiful flowers were planted, and rare animals were brought in to create an exquisi

Sinseonam Hermitage Rock-carved Bodhisattva in Namsan Mountain of Gyeongju (경주 남산 신선암 마애보살반가상)

Gyeongsangbuk-do > Gyeongju

This 1.4m-high rock-carved Bodhisattva was carved on the southern rock standing right above Chilburam Rock on Namsan Mountain, which may be regarded as a repository of relics and artifacts including Buddha statues spanning the Three Kingdoms Period to the late Unified Silla Period. Judging from the

Gyeongju Hanok Ilbeonga (Gyeonju Hanok 1st) (경주 한옥 1번가)[한국관광품질인증제/ Korea Quality]

Gyeongsangbuk-do > Gyeongju

Wadamjung (와담정)[한국관광품질인증제/ Korea Quality]

Gyeongsangbuk-do > Gyeongju

Gyerimgung (계림궁) [한국관광품질인증/Korea Quality]

Gyeongsangbuk-do > Gyeongju

Nadeul Hanok

Gyeongsangbuk-do > Gyeongju

Nadeul Hanok was opened in 2018 with brand-new facilities, in a location just a minute’s walk from Cheomseongdae Observatory in Gyeongju. You can feel a sense of healing in nature in the traditional style house, built in environment-friendly construction method with wood and earth. The ‘

Wiyeonjae Hanok Stay [Korea Quality] / 위연재 [한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

Gyeongsangbuk-do > Gyeongju

This hanok (traditional Korean house) is located very near to Cheomseongdae Observatory. Its location in front of the Gyeongju Historic Areas allows guests to reach major sights in Gyeongju like Daereungwon Ancient Tomb Complex, Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, and Hwangnidan-gil Street by foot. This

Soseoljae Chung (소설재(첨성대점))[한국관광품질인증제/ Korea Quality]

Gyeongsangbuk-do > Gyeongju

Hwangnamgwan

Gyeongsangbuk-do > Gyeongju

Located in Gyeongju City, Hwangnamgwan is a traditional Korean style accommodation which opened in April 2014. The place looks like a small hanok village with 4 one-story buildings and 2 two-story buildings, constructed on about 5000㎡ of building site. The buildings are equipped with modern conven

Gyeongju Suhojeong

Gyeongsangbuk-do > Gyeongju

Gyeongju Suhojeong, located in front of the Gyeongju Daereungwon, is a Hanok guesthouse in a ㄱ shape. The traditional house was built in 2015 in accordance with traditional architecture using natural materials such as pine tree, red clay, straw, and others; thus, it is cool in summer and warm in w

Sodamjeong (소담정)[한국관광품질인증제/ Korea Quality]

Gyeongsangbuk-do > Gyeongju

Hwarang Guesthouse - Goodstay

Gyeongsangbuk-do > Gyeongju

Located in Gyeongju City, the Hostel Hwarang is within easy reach of public transport services (including a bus stop), making it the ideal base for visiting various tourist attractions such as the Bomun Tourist Complex, Bulguksa Temple, Seokguram Grotto, Tomb of King Munmu, and Columnar Joints. The