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Gyeongju World (경주월드 어뮤즈먼트)

Gyeongju World (경주월드 어뮤즈먼트)

6.5 Km    69228     2024-04-08

544 Bomun-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

At Gyeongju World, visitors can enjoy the popular water park California Beach in the summer, and a large-scale snow park in the winter. The Bazaar District in Gyeongju World looks like as if it came straight out of a fairy tale and serves as a popular photo spot with a various rides, convenience facilities, and restaurants. It is expected to become a must-see destination for tourists from all over the country visiting Gyeongju as it offers much to see, eat, and enjoy.

Laseonjae (한국역사문화음식학교 라선재)

Laseonjae (한국역사문화음식학교 라선재)

6.6 Km    9308     2021-09-25

424-33, Bomun-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-771-6005

Housed in the Culinary School of Korea History and Culture in Gyeongju, the Laseonjae restaurant serves unique culinary delights that recreate the cuisine served in the royal courts of the Silla Kingdom. The school has a well-established reputation as a culinary institution that excels in preserving the taste and cooking styles of the past. Laseonjae was opened with the goal of promoting Isageum, the Silla-style course meal that the school developed after many years of research.
The Isageum table consists of various dishes served in the royal court of Silla: the dishes are made of nine rare, medicinal ingredients called gujinmi. The interior of Laseonjae is decorated mostly in gold, the color that defines the Silla Kingdom. Note the columns with lotus leaf patterns and other characteristics unique to banquet halls from the Silla royal court. The restaurant staff further portrays the splendor of the era by wearing traditional Shilla dress, seemingly transporting diners back in time while they enjoy an elegant and delicious meal experience.

Wooyang Art Museum (우양미술관)

Wooyang Art Museum (우양미술관)

6.6 Km    12088     2021-12-21

484-7, Bomun-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-745-7075

Wooyang Art Museum, located in the Bomun Tourist Complex, is a private gallery of modern art established in 1991. The collections of major modern and contemporary artists are on display. The museum targets famous modern art collections and retrospective exhibitions of artists in the middle of their careers.

The place has also been showcasing modern and contemporary art from a historical perspective through a large-scale international exhibition, and plans to hold a special exhibition for renowned domestic and foreign artists in the middle of their careers who have suggested art trends ahead of their time. Furthermore, various lecture and exhibitions have been held to meet the diverse needs of local citizens, making Wooyang Art Museum a major cultural center in the community.

Bomun Tourist Complex (경주 보문관광단지)

Bomun Tourist Complex (경주 보문관광단지)

6.6 Km    78440     2024-04-08

Sinpyeong-dong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-745-7601

Bomun Tourist Complex is the international tourist district of Gyeongju. This tourist district is formed with Bomunho Lake at its center, located about 10 kilometers east of downtown Gyeongju. The area spans approximately 8,000 km², and contains an international-scale luxurious hotel, family-friendly condos, golf range, and pleasant walking passages that are designed to suit the diverse needs of tourists. The tourist complex attracts crowds of visitors in April, when cherry blossoms are in full bloom. The sight of cherry blossoms around Bomunho Lake and Bulguksa Temple are popular even among domestic travelers.

Hilton Gyeongju (힐튼 경주)

Hilton Gyeongju (힐튼 경주)

6.7 Km    18819     2020-04-14

484-7, Bomun-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-745-7788

Located next to Gyeongju’s beautiful Bomun Lake, Hilton Gyeongju features 330 rooms, banquet halls of different sizes for various occasions, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and Wooyang Gallery, located inside of the hotel, displays world famous modern art works. It takes only 30 minutes from Singyeongju Station (KTX Station) and 1 hour 30 minutes from Gimhae Airport.

Bomun Korean Food Restaurant (보문민속식당)

6.7 Km    24958     2024-02-23

435 Bomun-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
054-748-3200

Bomun Korean Food Restaurant is located near the Bomun Tourist Complex in Gyeongju and is known for its delicious samgyeopsal (pork belly). The signature dish is saengsamgyeopsal (grilled pork belly), and they only use domestic pork. The meat is sliced immediately after your order, so it is fresh. Grilled on a hot caldron lid, it is characterized by its low fat and chewy texture. In addition to this, gopchang jeongol (small intestine hot pot) made with Korean beef intestines is also popular. 

Moda Outlet - Gyeongju Branch (No. 1) [Tax Refund Shop] (모다아울렛 경주1점)

Moda Outlet - Gyeongju Branch (No. 1) [Tax Refund Shop] (모다아울렛 경주1점)

6.8 Km    0     2024-04-18

4930, Saneop-ro, Cheonbuk-myeon, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

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Gyeongju National Park (경주국립공원)

Gyeongju National Park (경주국립공원)

6.9 Km    28900     2024-02-27

12 Cheonbungnam-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-778-4100

Gyeongju National Park, designated as a national park in 1968, holds a special status as Korea's only historical national park. The park spans 136.55㎢ across eight districts, including Tohamsan Mountain, home to the exquisite Buddhist treasures of Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto, as well as Namsan Mountain, known as the "Buddhist Museum," showcasing the pinnacle of Buddhist culture. The park boasts significant relics from the Silla dynasty alongside breathtaking natural landscapes. Recognized by UNESCO in 1979 as one of the top ten historic sites globally, it stands as a world-renowned cultural heritage site.

Gyeongju Bomunjeong Pavilion (보문정 (경주))

Gyeongju Bomunjeong Pavilion (보문정 (경주))

6.9 Km    8840     2022-05-06

Sinpyeong-dong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-745-7601

Bomunjeong Pavilion has a beautiful scenery and was listed on CNN's "50 Beautiful Places to Visit in South Korea." The octagonal pavilion and two ponds are surrounded by cherry blossom trees and maple trees making it a must-visit spot all year round. 

Gyeongju Bae-dong Samneung Royal Tombs (경주 배동 삼릉)

Gyeongju Bae-dong Samneung Royal Tombs (경주 배동 삼릉)

7.0 Km    24055     2020-04-06

Bae-dong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-779-6100

Samneung meaning "three royal tombs," has strong ties to history. The three royal tombs house three kings of the Silla Kingdom: King Adala (8th King of the dynasty), King Sindeok (53rd) and King Gyeongmyeong (54th).

King Adala, who cared deeply for his people, went to war after his citizens were abducted by the invaders of Baekje. But when Baekje asked for a peace treaty, King Adala released the prisoners he took during the engagement. During his rulling, a  kingdom in Japan sent an envoy to ask for friendly relations with Silla. King Adala’s tomb is 58m in circumference at the base, 5.4m in x_height and 18m in diameter.

When King Hyogong died without any heirs, the people of the kingdom crowned his son-in-law as their next king – King Sindeok. During his reign, King Sindeok devoted himself to protecting his kingdom from invasions by Gyeonhwon and Gungye. The royal tomb is 61m in circumference at the base, 5.8m in x_height and 18m in diameter. It was robbed twice, inviting investigations in 1953 and 1963. The investigations revealed the tomb to be a chamber made of stone.

King Gyeongmyeong, the son of King Sindeok, together with Wanggeon, the founder of the Goryeo dynasty, successfully defeated Gyeonhwon’s attack against Daeyaseong Fortress. During his reign, he attempted to establish diplomatic relations with the Hudang dynasty of China, but was unsuccessful. The tomb is 50m in circumference at the base, 4.5m in x_height and 16m in diameter.