Location: Gyeongju
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Gyeongju (Korean: 경주, pronounced [kjʌŋ.dʑu]), historically known as "Seorabeol" (Korean: 서라벌, pronounced [sʌ.ɾa.bʌl]), is a coastal city in the far southeastern corner of North Gyeongsang Province in South Korea. It is the second largest city by area in the province after Andong, covering 1,324 km (511 sq mi) with a population of 264,091 people (as of December 2012.) Gyeongju is 370 km (230 mi) southeast of Seoul, and 55 km (34 mi) east of Daegu. The city borders Cheongdo and Yeongcheon to the west, Ulsan to the south and Pohang to the north, while to the east lies the coast of the East Sea. Numerous low mountains—outliers of the Taebaek range—are scattered around the city.
Restaurants in Gyeongju
1. Donggung Palace And Wolji Pond
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By angegels - Gumi, South Korea
Must visit place in Gyeongju especially at night! This place has a traditional Korean drama feels. Perfect to visit with your love ones. It's good not only for the eyes, but also perfect for taking pictures. Its perfect for those who loves the view of lights. Its close to other tourist spots in Gyeongju and its not hard to reach! Walking to this spot is also fun! There are a lot of places to see! Will definitely visit again! One of the best spots in Gyeongju.
2. Royal Tomb of King Jinpyeong
3. Hwanglidangil
4. Daereungwon Tomb Complex
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4.0 based on 251 reviews
Reviewed By TravelerTrecker
This is a UNESCO site. You can see the tombs (tumuli) of the many kings and queens members of the Silla dinasty. The place is surrounded by a wall; the gardens and tombs are very well kept. The tombs are unique; they are large, tall, and are covered by green grass. You cannot visit the interior of the tombs. Some of the treasures discovered in the tombs are located at the Gyeongju National museum and at the Seoul National Museum. To understand the place and its contents, it is a good idea to visit these two museums. The treasures are impressive! There are several paths that you can take to visit the site at your pace. The paths connect and are very easy to follow. The park is harmonized by traditional music. The trees are beautiful and full of fruits. The site is peaceful, sublime, and relaxing. Just spent time, walk around, seat on the benches, see the green color, feel the great past, monumental history of the Silla culture, listen to the Korean past. The site is easy to find. You have to pay a very cheap ticket to enter. You need 2 hours to enjoy the site. Close by, outside the site, there is a replica of the old Gyeongju bell in a nice shrine. It complements your visit. Daereungwon is perhaps, the most impressive site in the historical area of Gyeongju. The are some other tombs close by. They are not kept as well as the ones here.
5. Gyodong Beopju Brewery
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4.0 based on 17 reviews
6. Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village
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4.0 based on 141 reviews
Reviewed By Jerometm - Seoul, South Korea
We enjoyed much walking in the street of the village, beautiful Hanok houses. Worth to spend a few hours, especially during weekdays or early morning during weekends.
7. Daldongnae
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
