[Gyeongsangbuk-do] Gyongju Folk Craft Village (경주민속공예촌)
Gyeongju Folk Craft Village, nestled at the foot of Tohamsan Mountain in Gyeongju, is a traditional folk craft village consisting of around fourty Korean…
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[Gyeongsangbuk-do] Gyeongju Seokguram Grotto [UNESCO World Heritage] (경주 석굴암 [유네스코 세계유산])
Seokguram Grotto was constructed by Kim Dae-Seong during the reign of King Gyeongdeok (742-765) of the Silla Kingdom. Located 3 kilometers away by hiking trail…
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[Gyeongsangbuk-do] Gameunsaji Temple Site (경주 감은사지)
Gameunsaji Temple Site was built by King Munmu (AD 661-681), the king of Silla who unified Baekje and Goguryeo in the late 7th century. The purpose of the…
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[Gyeongsangbuk-do] Tomb of King Munmu (경주 문무대왕릉)
A little rocky islet approximately 200 meters from the shore at Bonggil-ri is the Tomb of King Munmu (AD 661-681), who unified the three kingdoms and became…
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[Gyeongsangbuk-do] Woljeonggyo Bridge (월정교)
Woljeonggyo Bridge, located in Gyo-dong, Gyeongju, was built during the Unified Silla period (AD 676-935), but was burnt down during the Joseon dynasty…
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[Gyeongsangbuk-do] Hwangseong Park (황성공원)
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Hwangseong Park (황성공원)’. 💡 Overview Situated near the Gyeongju Municipal Library and Gyeongju Arena, Hwangseong Park is notable for its dense forest populated with stunning pine trees and centuries-old trees. During summer, it becomes a haven for blooming Lilyturfs, while in autumn, ancient trees such as zelkova and…
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[Gyeongsangbuk-do] Homigot Sunrise Square (호미곶 해맞이광장)
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Homigot Sunrise Square (호미곶 해맞이광장)’. 💡 Overview Homigot is located at the easternmost end of the Korean peninsula, in what would be considered to be the tail, if thinking of the Korean peninsula as a tiger. When Kim Jeongho made the Daedongyeojido Map, he visited this place seven…
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[Gyeongsangbuk-do] Buyongdae Cliff (부용대)
Buyongdae Cliff is about 64 meters high, situated where the Taebaek Mountain Range ends. From the summit, one can get a bird’s-eye-view of Hahoe Village…
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[Gyeongsangbuk-do] Guryongpo Japanese House Street (구룡포 일본인 가옥거리)
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Guryongpo Japanese House Street (구룡포 일본인 가옥거리)’. 💡 Overview Guryongpo Japanese House Street is where the Japanese who came to Joseon lived after the Joseon-Japan Trade Treaty was signed between Joseon and Japan in 1883. Over time, the Japanese grew power over the fishing industry in the East…
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[Gyeongsangbuk-do] Yeomyeong Humanities Healing Center (인문힐링센터여명)
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Yeomyeong Humanities Healing Center (인문힐링센터여명)’. 💡 Overview The Yeomyeong Humanities Healing Center is a hanok (traditional Korean house) facility nestled in the beautiful nature of Yeongdeok. The center aims to become a popular healing and meditation spot for wellness tourists. It features mind-healing programs, including mind training, meditation,…