Hwang Nyong Won (황룡원)

9.0Km 2025-03-14

40 Expo-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-760-0500

This unique architecture is a reinterpretation of the Hwangnyongsa nine-story pagoda format from the Silla period using modern science technology and architecture methods. The building has become a new landmark in Bomun Tourist Complex and is also used as a training institute that offers meditation programs. There are simple one-hour programs or overnight tour courses available through prior reservation.

Gyeongbuk Millennium Forest Garden (경북천년숲정원)

9.0Km 2025-11-06

366-4 Tongil-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Located at the foot of Namdongsan Mountain in Gyeongju, the Gyeongbuk Millennium Forest Garden, a part of Gyeongsangbuk-do Forest Environment Research Institute, was officially opened to the public in 2023. It boast a variety of plants and flowers, with different species in each zone. Visitors can enjoy beautiful seasonal changes of diverse plants. The descriptions provided to explain each plant’s unique characteristics create a fun learning environment for kids, making it a perfect destination for a family trip.
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This garden is the place where Deoksun breaks down and cries on a log bridge, overcome with her feelings about Seok-Sam and her parents. The area around the log bridge, which appeared in the show as a laundry site, is a famous photo spot.

Seated Rock-carved Buddha at Golgulam Temple (경주 골굴암 마애여래좌상)

9.1Km 2022-12-28

101-5, Girim-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-744-1689

The Seated Rock-carved Buddha at Golgulam Temple consists of a Maebul (a Buddha carved in a cliff) at the very top of 12 Buddha images carved in natural rock caves located in a steep cliff of Girimsa Valley. A painting of the caving titled "Golgulseokgul" by Gyeomjae Jeongseon, a famous painter of the era, revealed that there was once a wooden room located in front of the Maebul, but today only a hint of the room remains on the rock. The head of the Buddha (Yukgye) is perched solid and high on the body with a clear profile of the face – sharp eyes, small lips and a long and narrow nose. In contrast to the three-dimensional face, the body is broader and flatter. The neck and upper chest sections have eroded over time. The folds in the clothing are nearly parallel, and the arm area has a v-pattern wrinkle, giving it a more realistic and three-dimensional quality. Around the head of the Buddha is a lotus-shaped halo, while the body is surrounded by a rhythmic flame-like halo. The Maebul is believed to have been created during the late Unified Silla Kingdom, as it shows similar craftsmanship to Seated Stone Vairocana Buddha (National Treasure), which was created in the year 876 and is located in Chukseosa Temple.

Gyeongju World (경주월드 어뮤즈먼트)

9.2Km 2025-06-12

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.

Gyeongsangbuk-do Forest Research Institute (경상북도 산림환경연구원)

9.2Km 2021-02-01

367, Tongil-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-778-3813

Located at the foot of Namsan Mountain in Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do Forest Research Institute is a popular spot for field trips and relaxation due to the institute's rare and rural forestry along with well-preserved endangered plants and wild flowers.

The-K Hotel Gyeongju Spa World (더케이경주호텔 스파온천)

9.2Km 2021-02-23

45, EXPO-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-770-9260

Spa World in The-K Hotel Gyeongju opened in June 2001 and aims to guarantee guest satisfaction with excellent amenities, such as their sauna facilities, hot springs, sports center, and swimming pool. The hot springs were developed by using all-natural hot spring water from 630 meters underground. Spa World's hot spring water is famous for having a high concentration of alkaline (9.12 pH). Impurities in the water are filtered out, boosting the beneficial effects of hot spring water on the skin, muscle fatigue, and back pains.

Gyeongju Golgulsa Temple (골굴사(경주))

9.5Km 2025-05-21

101-5 Girim-ro, Munmudaewang-myeon, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Golgulsa Temple is a temple located within the Hamwolsan Mountain, situated between Gyeongju City and the East Sea. With a history of over 1,500 years, it houses many Buddha statues preserved within its twelve grottoes. Maintaining the tradition of Korean Buddhism's practice of Seonmudo, visitors can witness Seonmudo performances. Additionally, there are templestay programs available, offering opportunities to experience Korean temple culture.

Gyeongju Bomunjeong Pavilion (보문정 (경주))

9.5Km 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.

Wooyang Museum of Contemporary Art (우양미술관)

9.6Km 2025-06-12

484-7 Bomun-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Wooyang Museum of Contemporary Art, 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 the Museum a major cultural center in the community.

Gyeongju National Park (경주국립공원)

9.7Km 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.

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