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Himart - Hwangseong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 황성점)

17.3Km    0     2024-04-19

46, Wonji-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

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Gyeongju Tomb of King Muyeol, Stele of King Taejong Muyeol (경주 무열왕릉, 태종무열왕릉비)

Gyeongju Tomb of King Muyeol, Stele of King Taejong Muyeol (경주 무열왕릉, 태종무열왕릉비)

17.3Km    21355     2022-08-18

10-4, Neungnam-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-750-8614

The Tomb of King Muyeol is the tomb of Kim Chun-chu, who acsended to the throne as King Muyeol (r. 654-661), the 29th ruler of the Silla Kingdom. The tomb is located at the southwestern foot of Seondosan Mountain in Gyeongju. As king, he sought to unify the three kingdoms by allying forces with China's Tang dynasty, but passed away before he could successfully accomplish his goal. His tomb is relatively large, reaching a x_height of 8.7 meters, and having a circumference of 114 meters. Originally made with large stones, the tomb has been covered in dirt and grass with the passing of time. To the east of the grave are the remains of his stele with an inscription that reads “Taejong Muyeol Daewangjibi (Tombstone of the Great King Muyeol)," indicating the owner of this grave.

Myeongdong Kalguksu (명동칼국수)

Myeongdong Kalguksu (명동칼국수)

17.3Km    4570     2024-02-28

46-4 Yongdam-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Myeongdong Kalguksu is a noodle restaurant specializing in kalguksu (noodle soup), located near Gyeongju Hwangseong Park. It offers kalguksu, haemul kalguksu (noodle soup with seafood), mandu jeongol (mandu hot pot), and more, prepared with chewy noodles and rich anchovy broth. After your meal, you can explore nearby attractions such as Gyeongju Civic Stadium, Arts Center, and Bitnuri Garden, as this area is rich in the cultural and historical heritage of the Silla dynasty.

Homeplus - Gyeongju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 경주)

Homeplus - Gyeongju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 경주)

17.6Km    0     2024-04-22

97, Gongdan-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

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Birth Home of Park Sang-jin (박상진의사 생가)

Birth Home of Park Sang-jin (박상진의사 생가)

17.7Km    19480     2024-02-20

10 Baksangjin 5-ro, Buk-gu, Ulsan

Birth Home of Park Sang-jin is the residence where Park Sang-jin (1884-1921), an independence activist during the Japanese colonial period, once resided. He devoted all his assets to the independence movement, which led to the decline of his family and the eventual loss of this house to others. However, the government later acquired it, restoring and preserving the property. Comprising six buildings, including sarangchae and anchae, the tiled-roof house represents a yangban's residence built in the 19th century in Korea.

Goguryeoganeungil (고구려가는길 (낙지랑 쭈꾸미랑))

Goguryeoganeungil (고구려가는길 (낙지랑 쭈꾸미랑))

17.9Km    4495     2017-01-12

66-6, Chunghyocheon-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-777-3389, +82-54-777-5589

This restaurant boasts the typical rustic look of a hwangto building, exemplifying the beauties of the past with traditional folk dishes. At night, customers can hear the soft melodies of live music.

Gyeongju Tomb of Kim Yu-sin (경주 김유신묘)

Gyeongju Tomb of Kim Yu-sin (경주 김유신묘)

18.0Km    30138     2022-08-12

44-7, Chunghyo 2-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-749-6713

The tomb of General Kim Yu-sin (595-673) is located near the Gyeongju Express Bus Terminal at the end of a scenic lane, popular in spring for its walls of yellow forsythia and pink cherry blossom trees in bloom. The tomb itself is located in a scenic area thick with pine trees, on the eastern side of Songhwasan Mountain. The tomb of General Kim Yu-sin is a large tomb measuring roughly 30 meters in diameter, circled by a stone fence with 24 guard posts. The tomb base wall features relief carvings of the 12 Oriental zodiac gods standing guard over the tomb, brandishing weapons. The carvings are unique in that while their bodies face outwards, the heads are all turned to the right. The elaborately decorated tomb is second in grandeur only to those of royalty.

Gyeongju Arts Center (경주예술의전당)

18.0Km    9367     2021-06-01

1, Alcheonbuk-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-1588-4925

Gyeongju Arts Center opened its doors to the public on November 6, 2010. Major facilities include a grand performance hall, small performance hall, exhibition chamber, outdoor performance stage, conference room, seminar room, and a toy library where a wide range of educational and participatory programs are held.

Gang-dong Sea Water Spa (강동해수온천)

Gang-dong Sea Water Spa (강동해수온천)

18.1Km    24835     2024-02-20

1418 Donghaean-ro, Buk-gu, Ulsan

Gang-dong Sea Water Spa is a hotspring that utilizes seawater from the sea in front of Jeongja, boiling it at temperatures exceeding 100°C, resulting in high salinity and excellent sterilizing effects. The facility offers a range of baths, including Iodine Bath, Cold Seawater Bath, Hot Seawater Bath, and Trench Hot Bath. Renowned for the exceptional quality of its seawater, the hotspring attracts numerous visitors seeking its therapeutic benefits. The breathtaking view of the sea from the baths adds to the overall experience.

GUTORAN (구토란펜션)

GUTORAN (구토란펜션)

18.2Km    782     2024-08-01

17-25 , Gwigye-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-746-4847, +82-10-3520-9576

Gutoran is a hanok pension in Naenam-Myeon, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, owned by a ceramic artist who has hand-painted and decorated the house with his own roof tiles and pottery. In front of the house is a garden and lotus pond, also decorated with ceramic works. Nearby is the owners’ pottery workshop called (‘Gutoranyo’) where visitors can take part in ceramic classes.