Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gyeongjuhyanggyo Local Confucian School (경주향교)’. 💡 Overview Gyeongjuhyanggyo Local Confucian School is located near Gyochon Hanok Village in Gyeongju. The surrounding areas, Gyochon, Gyori, and Gyodong, derive their names because of this school. Although the exact date of its original construction is unknown, Gyeongju Hyanggyo was renovated during…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gyongju Folk Craft Village (경주민속공예촌)’. 💡 Overview Gyeongju Folk Craft Village, nestled at the foot of Tohamsan Mountain in Gyeongju, is a traditional folk craft village consisting of around fourty Korean traditional houses including thatched-roof and tiled-roof houses. Skilled artisans proficient in traditional arts and crafts gather here…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gyeongju Seokguram Grotto [UNESCO World Heritage] (경주 석굴암 [유네스코 세계유산])’. 💡 Overview 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 and 9 kilometers by car from Bulguksa Temple, the grotto was…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gameunsaji Temple Site (경주 감은사지)’. 💡 Overview 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 temple site was to pray for help and guidance from Buddha against Japanese…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Tomb of King Munmu (경주 문무대왕릉)’. 💡 Overview 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 the 30th ruler of the Silla Kingdom. The king gave specific instructions to…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Woljeonggyo Bridge (월정교)’. 💡 Overview 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. Through historical research, the bridge was rebuilt in April 2018 to become the largest wooden bridge in Korea. According to…
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…
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…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Buyongdae Cliff (부용대)’. 💡 Overview 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 in Andong. The name was taken from the ancient name of the village in Chinese. Meaning lotus, Buyong…
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…