Location: Gyeongju
Top Things to do in Gyeongju
Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do
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. Bulguksa Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,275 reviews
An impressive complex of stone pagodas and wooden shrines.
Reviewed By ssbelltx - New York City, United States
Worth your time to see. Peace to walk around Beautiful grounds and worshiping areas. Don't miss if you are in Gyeongju
2. Girimsa Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By JoshJourney
There are not only Bulguksa temple in Gyeongju. There are many great temples like Girimsa Temple, so if you come to Gyeongju, it would be good to visit other places, not just famous places.
3. Gyeongju Historic Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 148 reviews
Reviewed By vbrowning1 - Gold Coast, Australia
We are so pleased we chose to come to their area rather than another big town. Gorgeous old houses, wonderful historic sites, good food. We just loved it!. Make the effort to come.
4. Oksanseowon Confucian Academy
5. Columnar Jointing Observation Deck
6. Hwanglidangil
7. Seokguram
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 654 reviews
The eighth-century cave temple with a statue of Buddha looking at the sea.
Reviewed By moot - Tenbury Wells, United Kingdom
We hiked from Bulguk-sa all the way up (and on to Tohamsan Peak- take the trail beside the ticket booth) and down and although it was a slight challenge it was definitely worth it. The Buddha in the grotto is amazing and we were able to spend as long as we liked contemplating- we were there in November and there weren’t huge crowds but given the size of the toilet facilities and the car park I can imagine it gets very busy in season. The trees all around were stunning- definitely walk one way if you can manage it.
8. Gyeonju Temples
9. Gyodong Beopju Brewery
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 17 reviews
10. Yangdong Folk Village
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4.0 based on 241 reviews
Reviewed By jolav12 - The Netherlands, null
It's a great looking village, and it's a nice place to take a walk. There weren't many tourists there.
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