Gyeongju Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)

7 days in South Korea on budget part 2

Day 2 - a day of Unesco World Heritage tour! 1. Morning Train to Gyeongju (Singyeongju Station, take 700 bus to Bulguksa) 2. Walk to Bulguksa Temple, entrance fee 5k won, 3. From Bulguksa, take Bus No. 12 to Seokguram Grotto (30min intervals). Seokguram Grotto (석굴암), entrance fee 2.5k won - lots of walking here. 4. Cheomseongdae 첨성대, From Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal or Gyeongju Station, take Bus 10, 11, 60, 600, or 700 and get off at Silla Hoegwan or Wolseong-dong Community Center Bus Stop. From Singyeongju Station, take Bus 60, 61 or 700 and get off at Wolseong-dong Community Center. 5. along the walk around Cehomseongdae area, you can see 경주 교촌한옥마을, 경주 교촌한옥마을 Gyori Gimbap, (Eat Kimbap for lunch), Gyeongju National Museum, Starbucks , Daereungwon (대릉원) 6. Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond 동궁과 월지 (Closed at 10pm), i try to stay late for the evening view, summer sunset time just too long to wait and has already been too tired walking. Left for Busan after this. Dinner at Choryang Milmyeon 밀 면 (nice mantou) Day 3 Met a friend from Beijing in the hostel. Decided to have a quick Busan tour with her today. 1. Haedong Yonggungsa. Free entrance, Bus journey takes around 2 hours from Busan Station. 2. Have lunch at the Gukbap alley then Haeundae Beach (tried the pork soup with rice and the "blood" intestine) 3. Dongbaekseom Island - view of the Dongbaekseom Lighthouse & Princess Hwangok (Mermaid) Statue 4. We missed the UN Memorial Cemetery in Korea and the UN Sculpture Park (유엔조각공원), should tried to come again next time. 5. lastly we went shopping and the Seomyeon Underground Shopping How to get there : Seomyeon Station (Busan Subway Line 1, 2), Exit 12 Day 4 Ulsan here I come! took the subway from Nopo Station, then take Bus to Ulsan Intercity Bus Terminal, from Ulsan Intercity Bus Terminal or Express Bus Terminal, walk to the Express Bus Terminal Bus Stop. Take Bus No. 124 to Daewangam Park. 1. Daewangam Park 대왕암공원 2. Then walk to Ulgi Lighthouse 울기등대, Yong-Gul 용굴,UIlsan Beach (these are all walking distance ... a long walking route) 3. After getting back from Ulsan, headed to Igidae Costal Path, to see Oryukdo Lighthouse (오륙도 등대), Oryukdo Skywalk (오륙도 스카이워크), Oryukdo Sunrise Park, a very windy day and i mean you can literally get to blown away!! Very nice view here, please come! 4. Then headed to Gwangalli Beach for the night view, had quick dinner at one of the CU convinience store here. there are many restaurants here that you can choose and since this is on budget, would want to try the eating in the convienince store experience ;) Continue...#celebratewithtrip #

Gyeongju National Musuem

The musuem goes through the history of the country from 57 BC to around 700 CE mainly the Silla period and how Buddhism was the official religion of those times. it’s both a closed and open air museum. very much worth the visit.

Gorgeous Gyeongju

#timetotravel #GorgeousGyeongju Gyeongju in South Korea where Silla dynasty tombs, pavillions and bridges come together beautifully

Gyeongju National Museum

The Gyeongju National Museum is a museum in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. Its holdings are largely devoted to relics of the Silla kingdom, of which Gyeongju was the capital. The museum is located immediately adjacent to the royal tomb complex, in an area which also includes the Gyerim forest, Cheomseongdae observatory, Banwolseong palace, and Anapji Pond. The museum was first founded in 1945 as the Gyeongju Branch of National Museum of Korea.[1] The main building of the museum was built in 1968. The museum was upgraded as "Gyeongju National Museum" in 1975 and has been under expansion since then. #valentinescape #resort #spa #beachlife

Beautiful autumn view of Bulguksa Temple

#falltrip The same goes for spring flowers, but autumn leaves may suddenly turn red due to changes in temperature, but for now, the autumn leaves at Bulguksa Temple may not be until the end of October. When I actually came to Gyeongju two years ago, I happened to see the autumn leaves of Bulguksa Temple. It was the peak of autumn leaves in Bulguksan Mountain around mid-November. I thought I'd still have to wait another week to see the colorful fall leaves of Gyeongju's famous temple Bulguksa. I thought it was too hasty to come here with the thought of autumn leaves, so I decided to take my time to look around the Bulguksa Temple grounds.

7 days in South Korea on budget part 2

Day 2 - a day of Unesco World Heritage tour! 1. Morning Train to Gyeongju (Singyeongju Station, take 700 bus to Bulguksa) 2. Walk to Bulguksa Temple, entrance fee 5k won, 3. From Bulguksa, take Bus No. 12 to Seokguram Grotto (30min intervals). Seokguram Grotto (석굴암), entrance fee 2.5k won - lots of walking here. 4. Cheomseongdae 첨성대, From Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal or Gyeongju Station, take Bus 10, 11, 60, 600, or 700 and get off at Silla Hoegwan or Wolseong-dong Community Center Bus Stop. From Singyeongju Station, take Bus 60, 61 or 700 and get off at Wolseong-dong Community Center. 5. along the walk around Cehomseongdae area, you can see 경주 교촌한옥마을, 경주 교촌한옥마을 Gyori Gimbap, (Eat Kimbap for lunch), Gyeongju National Museum, Starbucks , Daereungwon (대릉원) 6. Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond 동궁과 월지 (Closed at 10pm), i try to stay late for the evening view, summer sunset time just too long to wait and has already been too tired walking. Left for Busan after this. Dinner at Choryang Milmyeon 밀 면 (nice mantou) Day 3 Met a friend from Beijing in the hostel. Decided to have a quick Busan tour with her today. 1. Haedong Yonggungsa. Free entrance, Bus journey takes around 2 hours from Busan Station. 2. Have lunch at the Gukbap alley then Haeundae Beach (tried the pork soup with rice and the "blood" intestine) 3. Dongbaekseom Island - view of the Dongbaekseom Lighthouse & Princess Hwangok (Mermaid) Statue 4. We missed the UN Memorial Cemetery in Korea and the UN Sculpture Park (유엔조각공원), should tried to come again next time. 5. lastly we went shopping and the Seomyeon Underground Shopping How to get there : Seomyeon Station (Busan Subway Line 1, 2), Exit 12 Day 4 Ulsan here I come! took the subway from Nopo Station, then take Bus to Ulsan Intercity Bus Terminal, from Ulsan Intercity Bus Terminal or Express Bus Terminal, walk to the Express Bus Terminal Bus Stop. Take Bus No. 124 to Daewangam Park. 1. Daewangam Park 대왕암공원 2. Then walk to Ulgi Lighthouse 울기등대, Yong-Gul 용굴,UIlsan Beach (these are all walking distance ... a long walking route) 3. After getting back from Ulsan, headed to Igidae Costal Path, to see Oryukdo Lighthouse (오륙도 등대), Oryukdo Skywalk (오륙도 스카이워크), Oryukdo Sunrise Park, a very windy day and i mean you can literally get to blown away!! Very nice view here, please come! 4. Then headed to Gwangalli Beach for the night view, had quick dinner at one of the CU convinience store here. there are many restaurants here that you can choose and since this is on budget, would want to try the eating in the convienince store experience ;) Continue...#celebratewithtrip #

Bulguksa Temple in Gyeongju

#2023travelwish This temple was built during Silla Kingdom. It represents Buddhist culture and the temple now holds seven national treasures. In 1995 Seokguram Grotto which near to Bulguksa temple was designated a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO. I have a dream to visit Phuket Island in Thailand for first of the new year. #bulguksatemple #seokguramgrotto #gyeongju #southkoreatravel

Colours at Bulguksa Temple Gyeongju

Bulguksa temple being one of the oldest temple in Korea dated back to Silla dynasty, is a masterpiece of Buddhist temple of the Jogye Order or Korean buddhism. Added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, this temple attracts many visitors lically and from overseas visiting Gyeongju. The autumn scenery is also not to be missed for travellers visiting during autumn, with its maple leaves turning orange and red, further beautify the temple with stunningly beautiful scenery. Best time to visit is early November to wotness the best form of autumn foliage. #bulguksatemple#gyeongju#autumnleaves

Autumn in Gyeongju, South Korea

My recent trip to South Korea is one of the most memorable moment for me this year. why? because it’s my first solo travel after the border are open! This trip also my first autumn experience since i started traveling. In Gyeongju, Cheonmachong Tomb and Cheomseongdae Observatory is one of the most popular attractions among tourists and the local. I’m glad i came during autumn it’s just beautiful! And i wish to travel again very soon. #2023travelwish I always traveling solo and I wish next year in 2023, I can travel with my son to London with my son to show him the Harry Potter film site. It would be nice to travel with him. #gyeongju #autumn2022 #solotravel #spooktaculartrip #2023travelwish

Cherry Blossom Street by the Daereungwon Tomb

If you are planning a trip to Gyeongju in spring, stop by Heungmuro Cherry Blossom road for the gorgeous views and photo spots before walking to Daereungwon Tomb Complex! Come during the festival weekend and there will be stalls selling food and other items. The cherry trees have been planted along the entire stretch of road so when they are in full bloom, it is truly a sight to behold. To get to Heungmuro Cherry Blossom road, set your Naver Maps destination to Heungmuro Cherry Blossom road and search for the best route. Since the buses in Gyeongju are infrequent and schedules can change without notice, it is best to decide on your route when you are there. Due to the long waiting times for buses, do consider taking a taxi if you are unable to wait. Also note that taxi surcharges have been introduced for certain routes in Gyeongju (e.g. Bomun Tourist Complex to Gyeongju Station). #cherryblossom2024

Daereungwon, a representative attraction in Gyeongju with a pond and photo spots.

📍Address: 31-1, Hwangnam-dong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do 📍Key Points After passing through Hwangridan-gil, you'll find Daereungwon, a representative attraction of Gyeongju. It can be crowded in spring, but it's always a good place to visit. There are also many cafes with views of Daereungwon nearby, haha. It might sound strange to have a tomb view, haha, but it's nice to be quiet and calm when you're just sitting around. 📍Average Price per Person: Daereungwon is free, but Cheonmachong inside is paid 📍Rating: 4/5

Gyeongju Cherry Blossom Spot Daereungwon.

Daereungwon is one of the most visited tourist spots in Gyeongju. It is a place where the tombs of kings, queens, and nobles of the Silla Dynasty are gathered, and it is also one of the really beautiful places during the cherry blossom season. 🎬Address: 31-1, Hwangnam-dong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do 🎬Operating Hours: Daily Main Gate 09:00 - 22:00 Back Gate Cheonmachong 09:00 - 21:30 Main Gate admission ends at 21:30 🎬Parking available 🎬Admission Fee: Adults 3,000 won, Children 1,000 won

Cheomseongdae Astronomical Observatory

#localescapes Gyeongju Pink Mully, where the news of enlightenment is heard around the Chuseok holiday. It's one of the famous pink muhly spots in Korea. The Cheomseongdae Pink Mulley colony is a good place for a day trip to Gyeongju to see autumn flowers along with the Cheomseongdae Wild Flower Complex. I think there are a lot of people who are curious about the time of enlightenment. As of September 27th, it seems to have bloomed more than 50% so that it may be faster than expected. It looks like more than 70 percent. Even if you travel to Gyeongju in a nearby area or by train, it's worth going out on a day trip in Korea. I think it would be okay to go see pink mully for about a day because the Chuseok holiday is long.

7 days in South Korea on budget part 2

Day 2 - a day of Unesco World Heritage tour! 1. Morning Train to Gyeongju (Singyeongju Station, take 700 bus to Bulguksa) 2. Walk to Bulguksa Temple, entrance fee 5k won, 3. From Bulguksa, take Bus No. 12 to Seokguram Grotto (30min intervals). Seokguram Grotto (석굴암), entrance fee 2.5k won - lots of walking here. 4. Cheomseongdae 첨성대, From Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal or Gyeongju Station, take Bus 10, 11, 60, 600, or 700 and get off at Silla Hoegwan or Wolseong-dong Community Center Bus Stop. From Singyeongju Station, take Bus 60, 61 or 700 and get off at Wolseong-dong Community Center. 5. along the walk around Cehomseongdae area, you can see 경주 교촌한옥마을, 경주 교촌한옥마을 Gyori Gimbap, (Eat Kimbap for lunch), Gyeongju National Museum, Starbucks , Daereungwon (대릉원) 6. Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond 동궁과 월지 (Closed at 10pm), i try to stay late for the evening view, summer sunset time just too long to wait and has already been too tired walking. Left for Busan after this. Dinner at Choryang Milmyeon 밀 면 (nice mantou) Day 3 Met a friend from Beijing in the hostel. Decided to have a quick Busan tour with her today. 1. Haedong Yonggungsa. Free entrance, Bus journey takes around 2 hours from Busan Station. 2. Have lunch at the Gukbap alley then Haeundae Beach (tried the pork soup with rice and the "blood" intestine) 3. Dongbaekseom Island - view of the Dongbaekseom Lighthouse & Princess Hwangok (Mermaid) Statue 4. We missed the UN Memorial Cemetery in Korea and the UN Sculpture Park (유엔조각공원), should tried to come again next time. 5. lastly we went shopping and the Seomyeon Underground Shopping How to get there : Seomyeon Station (Busan Subway Line 1, 2), Exit 12 Day 4 Ulsan here I come! took the subway from Nopo Station, then take Bus to Ulsan Intercity Bus Terminal, from Ulsan Intercity Bus Terminal or Express Bus Terminal, walk to the Express Bus Terminal Bus Stop. Take Bus No. 124 to Daewangam Park. 1. Daewangam Park 대왕암공원 2. Then walk to Ulgi Lighthouse 울기등대, Yong-Gul 용굴,UIlsan Beach (these are all walking distance ... a long walking route) 3. After getting back from Ulsan, headed to Igidae Costal Path, to see Oryukdo Lighthouse (오륙도 등대), Oryukdo Skywalk (오륙도 스카이워크), Oryukdo Sunrise Park, a very windy day and i mean you can literally get to blown away!! Very nice view here, please come! 4. Then headed to Gwangalli Beach for the night view, had quick dinner at one of the CU convinience store here. there are many restaurants here that you can choose and since this is on budget, would want to try the eating in the convienince store experience ;) Continue...#celebratewithtrip #

Autumn in Gyeongju, South Korea

My recent trip to South Korea is one of the most memorable moment for me this year. why? because it’s my first solo travel after the border are open! This trip also my first autumn experience since i started traveling. In Gyeongju, Cheonmachong Tomb and Cheomseongdae Observatory is one of the most popular attractions among tourists and the local. I’m glad i came during autumn it’s just beautiful! And i wish to travel again very soon. #2023travelwish I always traveling solo and I wish next year in 2023, I can travel with my son to London with my son to show him the Harry Potter film site. It would be nice to travel with him. #gyeongju #autumn2022 #solotravel #spooktaculartrip #2023travelwish

GyeongJu - a city with culture

Getting There - KTX from Seoul to GyeongJu takes around 2hrs. When you reach GyeongJu station, there is a bus stop right outside that can take you to downtown. Attractions - Cheomseongdae observatory, Hwangnidan-gil, Gyochon Traditional Village, Woljeonggyo Bridge, - Bulwguksa Temple, Donggung palace and Wolji pond Hotels - Maison mini hotel. It’s right in centre of downtown GyeongJu and walkable distance to many of the main attractions. It’s also close to the bus terminal where you can catch a bus to Bulwguksa temple. Food & Restaurants - Relax with coffee and cake at Lee Jae Won’s bakery. Shopping - Go to Hwangnidan-gil for souvenirs and more.

Great view of the city from Namsan

#bucketlistreboot Great place to visit and one of the iconic places of Seoul. N Seoul Tower is also quite famous for their "love lockers," in which couples take locks with their initials and store them anywhere in the area. Namsan Tower houses 7 floors with different shops, a game arcade and even photo booths.

Namsan at Night

Namsan tower in Seoul is a must see location! There are a lot of food options at the base of the tower, and checking out all the locks is a fun sight! Going up let’s you see the city of Seoul from above, and there’s a small Candy shop inside. #staycation

Hiking Mt #namsan, the museum without walls – #gyeongju, #korea. That’s right, a breath-taking hike in the Korean wilderness, while simultaneously exploring dozens of ancient Buddhist relics up to 1000 years old and UNESCO list of World Heritage in 2000. #unforgetabletrip #culture #mountains #happynewyear

Skyrestroom

Skyrestroom Namsan in Seoul. Nice view