[Gyeongsangbuk-do] Gyeongju Seokguram Grotto [UNESCO World Heritage] (경주 석굴암 [유네스코 세계유산])
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💡 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 designed very harmoniously with the seated Buddha facing the East Sea. It is a valuable cultural heritage that is preserved and registered as a UNESCO World Heritage on December 6, 1995.
📋 Detailed Information
| 📍 Address | 238 Seokgul-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do (Zipcode: 38127) |
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| 📞 Phone | +82-54-746-9933 |
| 🌐 Website | seokguram.org |
| Operating Hours | 09:00-18:00 * Viewing time until 19:00 * Operating hours subject to change |
| Day Off | N/A (Open all year round) |
| Parking | Available |
| Inquiries and Information | +82-54-746-9933 |
📝 Additional Information
[Parking Fees]
Compact car (under 1,000 cc) 1,000 won / Small-sized car (over 1,000 cc) 2,000 won / Large-sized car (bus) 4,000 won
[Restrooms]
Available
[Admission Fees]
Free
[Interpretation Services Offered]
Korean Culture & Tourism Guide: English, Japanese, Chinese
* Advance reservation required.
📍 Nearby Attractions
Gyeongju Bulguksa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage] (경주 불국사 [유네스코 세계유산]) 🔗Distance: 1.7km | 385 Bulguk-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Source: Korea Tourism Organization