Gyeongju Bird Park (경주 버드파크) – Homepage www.birdparks.co.kr Gyeongju Bird Park, located in the Bomun Tourist Complex, is a bird-themed park designed in the shape of a bird’s nest. It houses around birds of different species, along with various plants and flowers. Visitors can interact with the birds and enjoy hands-on experiences at the educational…
Information about Gyeongju World (경주월드 어뮤즈먼트).
Gyeongju Tomb of King Muyeol, Stele of King Taejong Muyeol (경주 무열왕릉, 태종무열왕릉비) – Homepage www.gyeongju.go.kr The Tomb of King Muyeol is the tomb of Kim Chun-chu, who acsended to the throne as King Muyeol (r. 654-661), the 29th ruler of the Silla Kingdom. The tomb is located at the southwestern foot of Seondosan Mountain…
Gyeongju Five Royal Tombs (경주 오릉) – Homepage www.gyeongju.go.kr The Five Royal Tombs (called Oreung in Korean) have been officially designated Historic Site No. 172 and are the final resting places of four kings of the Park clan—King Park Hyeokgeose (founder of the Silla Kingdom), King Namhae, King Yuri, and King Jabi—and one queen (Queen…
Gyeongju Ssambap Street (경주 쌈밥거리) – Homepage www.gyeongju.go.kr Gyeongju Ssambap Street, developed around the Daereungwon Ancient Tomb Complex in Gyeongju, offers a diverse culinary experience. A highlight is ssambap (leaf wraps and rice), a dish featuring fresh vegetables accompanied by substantial side dishes like fish, meat, and doenjang jjigae (soybean paste jjigae) made from homemade…
Dokdo Observatory Cable Car (독도전망대 케이블카) – Homepage www.ulleung.go.kr/tour – Tel +82-54-790-6427 The Dokdo Observatory Cable Car, from which one can get a bird’s eye view of Ulleungdo Island, is a must-see tourist attraction. Located inside the Dodong Yaksu Park, the cable car takes visitors up to Manghyangbong Peak and back. When the sky is…
Bomun Tourist Complex (경주 보문관광단지) – Homepage www.gyeongju.go.kr – Tel +82-54-745-7601 Bomun Tourist Complex is the international tourist district of Gyeongju. This tourist district is formed with Bomunho Lake at its center, located about 10 kilometers east of downtown Gyeongju. The area spans approximately 8,000 km², and contains an international-scale luxurious hotel, family-friendly condos, golf…
Information about Gyeongju Daereungwon Ancient Tomb Complex (경주 대릉원 일원).
Information about Andong Gunja Village (Ocheon Historic Site) (안동 군자마을(오천유적지)).
Information about Dokrakdang House (경주 독락당).