Gyeongju Korea World Heritage Sites

Gyeongju or Kyongju (경주시) is a city in South Korea, lies in the far southeastern corner of North Gyeongsang Province, on the coast of the East Sea (Sea of Japan). Kyongju was the capital of the Shilla Kingdom for over 1,000 years. Thousands of historic buildings and objects have been maintained well throughout the city, truly making it the "museum without walls."

Gyeongju Tourism

Gyeongju is a major tourist destination for South Koreans as well as foreign visitors. Gyeongju is also home to South Korea's first nominated UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Some of Gyeongju travel sites and tourist destination including temple, pagoda, shopping, museums and market :

Buddhist Temples

Bulguk-sa, Bunhwang-sa, Golgul-sa

Cities and Towns

Gyeongju City

Historical Areas

Cheonmachong, Seogbinggo (Ice Storage)

Landmarks

Anapji Pond, Bomun Resort, Cheomseongdae Observatory, Gyerim Woods, Hwangryong-sa, Tumuli Park

Miscellaneous

Eastern Historic Zone

Museums

Gyeongju National Museum, Silla History and Science Museum

Shopping Areas

Gyeongju Folk's Hand Craft Village



Gyeongju Tower height 82m


Gyeongju - Bulguksa Bell


Gyeongju National Museum


Watch Seokguram,GYEONGJU(ancient nation 'SILLA' Kingdom) SILLA Kingdom video here



Seokguram(built in 751~774) is a man-made grotto that houses a Buddhist shrine high above Bulguksa (temple) on the eastern slope of Mt. Toham, near the historic city of Gyeongju. It was built during a golden age of Buddhist art in the Silla Dynasty and embodies the highest principles of architecture, mathematics, geometry, religion, and art of its time. It has been designated Korea's National Treasure No. 24, and along with Bulguksa was proclaimed a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site in December 1995.