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1. Seokguram Seokgul (Seokguram Grotto)
At the same time that Bulguksa was being constructed in honor of his parents, King Kim Dae-Seong had Seokguram built in honor of his parents from...
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2. Bulguksa (Bulguk Temple)
Perhaps the most famous of South Korea's many temples (thanks to its location and its UNESCO World Heritage designation), Bulguksa was originally...
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3. Anapji Pond
This pond was created during the Shilla Dynasty and was within the walls of the royal palace. A 1974 excavation revealed three underwater mounds,...
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4. Daereung-won Tumuli Park (Royal Burial Grounds)
If you see only one tomb park in South Korea, this should be it. Tumuli Park contains 23 of the over 200 royal tombs found in Gyeongju. At times,...
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5. Gyeongju National Museum
Outside of Seoul, this museum has the largest collection of Shilla Dynasty relics in South Korea (and the world, for that matter). Of over 100,000...
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6. Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
- Used to be the capital of Korea during the Shila Dynasty. Many ancient burial mounds and temples and a great palace grounds to visit at night.... read more
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7. Royal Tomb Complex
- This is the best known and most famous royal burial site in Korea. You can actually go into one and see a real grave plot. These are impressive... read more
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8. bulguksa temple
- This is one of the oldest and best preserved Buddhist temple in Korea. It is also still active with monks living on the site. A must visit if you... read more
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9. Cheomseongdae Observatory
The oldest existing astronomical observatory in all of Asia, you may be surprised to see that it's not on the top of a mountain -- it's actually...
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10. Underwater Tomb of King Munmu
When you walk on the beach in Bonggil-li you will see a small islet just off the shore. This is the underwater tomb of King Munmu (A.D. 661-681),...
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The Best of NileGuide
- There’s never a reason to be bored in Gyeongju. There are just too many things to do. Start with the must-see attractions, move to the big sights and fine museums, check out some tours, dig in to some outdoor activities, and work your way down to the between-the-cracks, off-the-beaten-path gems. Just leave some time to catch your breath.
