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Gyeongju National Park (경주국립공원)

Gyeongju National Park (경주국립공원)

19.2Km    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.

MCY PARK

MCY PARK

19.3Km    2025-05-27

196 Cheonbungnam-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Themed around three primary colors Red, Blue, and Yellow, MCY Park features vibrant art installations. It showcases imported school buses from the US transformed into a museum, a dessert museum with ice cream, donuts, and cake pop-up art, a stable transformed into a photo zone, and various other interesting themed zones, offering visitors a fun experience.

Bomun Tourist Complex (경주 보문관광단지)

Bomun Tourist Complex (경주 보문관광단지)

19.4Km    2025-09-24

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.

2025 APEC Summit Special (2025년 APEC 정상회의 기념공연 <서라벌 풍류>)

19.4Km    2025-10-23

446 Bomun-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-2-580-3276

"Seorabeol Spirit" is a special performance that showcases traditional Korean performing arts in honor of the 2025 APEC Summit held from August 23 to October 29 in Gyeongju. A the commemorative performance consists of a variety of performing arts presented by troupes from Yukbuchon Village, Gyochon Village, National Gugak Center, Gyeonggi Sinawi Orchestra, and more.

Wooyang Museum of Contemporary Art (우양미술관)

Wooyang Museum of Contemporary Art (우양미술관)

19.4Km    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 World (경주월드 어뮤즈먼트)

Gyeongju World (경주월드 어뮤즈먼트)

19.6Km    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.

Anian Park (애니언파크(울산 반려동물 문화센터))

Anian Park (애니언파크(울산 반려동물 문화센터))

19.8Km    2024-10-30

108 Hogyemaegok 6-ro, Buk-gu, Ulsan

Anian Park is the first pet culture complex in the southeastern region of Korea, divided into separate sections for large and small breeds of dogs. The complex is complete with a playground, water play zone, pet bath and more. The facility also offers etiquette classes for pets and owners, as well as certification programs.

Sono Belle Gyeongju (소노벨 경주(구 대명리조트 경주))

Sono Belle Gyeongju (소노벨 경주(구 대명리조트 경주))

20.0Km    2025-03-16

402-12, Bomun-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+83-1588-4888

Sono Belle Gyeongju offers guests a comfortable space to rest. Designed to provide the pleasure of a relaxing vacation, the hotel has a supermarket, Korean restaurant, cafeteria, wedding hall, banquet hall, sky lounge and more. Aqua World, the resort's indoor and outdoor waterpark, provides relaxation surrounded by nature.