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Gyeongju Soohojeong (경주수호정)

418.3M    2024-12-19

15-15 , Poseok-ro 1068beon-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-772-5871, +82-10-2379-7248

Suhojeong hanok guesthouse  stands right in front of the Daereungwon Silla tombs, in Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do. The house is constructed of traditional materials - pinewood, red clay and straw - and each guestroom has a bathroom with toilet. In the spacious yard is a stone table where visitors can rest and chat. Transport links are excellent, with Gyeongju Station and Intercity Bus Terminal just 5 minutes away on foot. Nearby tourist attractions include Cheomseongdae, Banwol Fort, and Anapji Pond.

Cheonnyeonae Gyeongjuppang Chalborippang Chalboritteok (천년애 경주빵 찰보리빵 찰보리떡)

432.3M    2025-03-24

67 Cheomseong-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Cheonnyeonae Gyeongjuppang Chalborippang Chalboritteok is located on Hwangnidan Street in Gyeongju. The building is designed in a hanok-style with an antique facade. The store's main products are chalboritteok and chalborippang, which are chewy barley rice cake and chewy barley bread, respectively. The store uses fresh barley that gets harvested every June and all products are made with barley. The chewy delicacies sold at this store have become a popular nutritious snack that represents Gyeongju.

Gyeongju Gyerim Forest (경주 계림)

433.7M    2020-07-06

Gyo-dong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-779-8743

Gyerim Forest is located between the Cheomseongdae Observatory and Wolseong Fortress. The forest is thickly populated by ancient zelkova and willow trees rooted on gently sloping hills and along the small stream in the northwest part of the woods. According to legend, the forest is closely associated with myths surrounding the birth of Alji, the founder of the Gyeongju Kim clan. As such, it is designated national Historic Site No. 19.
Legend has it that King Talhae heard a rooster crying from deep inside the Sirim Woods. Chancellor Hogong was sent to investigate. Upon arriving, he found a rooster crying underneath a tree on which hung a golden box. Hogong immediately reported his find to the king, who instructed him to bring the golden box into the palace. The king opened the box and found a small child inside, Kim Alji. The forest, which had previously been called ‘Sirim’ or ‘Gurim’, became known as ‘Gyerim’, ('gye’ meaning rooster). The name Gyerim was also used to refer to the Silla kingdom.
Alji was adopted as the king’s son, but because the crown was passed on to King Pasa of the Park family, he never ascended the throne. The Kim clan later became the royal bloodline with the coronation of King Naemul some years later.
The memorial stone recording the birth of Kim Alji was erected in the third year of King Sunjo's rule in the Joseon dynasty. Located close to the royal fortress of Silla, the forest is still deeply revered as the mystical birthplace of the first ancestor of the royal Kim clan of Silla. Yellow canola blossoms along the path connecting Daereungwon with Gyerim and Banwolseong only add to the magical ambiance of the forest.

Hwangnamguan (주식회사 황남관)

435.5M    2024-12-19

1038 , Poseok-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-620-5000

Hwangnamgwan in Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, is a small hanok village consisting of four single-storey hanoks and two 2-storey hanoks. Each room is equipped with a bathroom and toilet, and the Numaru Suite also has a bathtub. Facilities include a meeting room, pizza restaurant and cafe. Hwangnamgwan guests are given discount coupons for the cafe, and 50% discounts are also available at local venues Spa Lux Jjimjilbang, Kids Café, and Sports Town bowling alley. There are traditional experience programmes, and famous tourist spots are a short walk away.

Yosukgung 1779 (요석궁1779)

491.8M    2025-03-18

19-4 Gyochonan-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Named after Silla King Muyeol's daughter Princess Yoseok, Yosukgung 1779 is a fine dining restaurant that serves traditional Korean food. The resturant is run by the Choi family, who settled on the site of Princess Yoseok's house during the Joseon dynasty, and has passed on the restaurant and family recipes through 12 generations. All the foods served are made with organic ingredients, for a healthy taste that cannot be found anywhere else.

Gyochon Cultural Performance Silla Ogi(교촌문화공연 신라오기)

492.4M    2024-12-18

경상북도 경주시 교촌길 39-2 (교동)

Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village (경주 교촌마을)

495.6M    2024-12-02

39-2 Gyochon-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

At Gyeongju Gyochon Village, visitors can see the House of the Gyeongju Choi Clan (Important Folklore Material No. 27) and try some Gyeongju Gyodong Beopju Liquor (Important Intangible Cultural Asset No. 86-3). The village centers around the Gyeongju Choi Clan, a family known to have maintained their wealth for over 12 generations, producing many important people. Visitors can learn about the lifestyle and spending habits that enabled the family to do this. The village is also home to the site of Yoseokgung, the house of Silla Princess Yoseok. Nearby attractions include Gyerim Forest, Naemulwangneung Royal Tomb, and Gyeongjuhyanggyo Local Confucian School.

Bitgguri (빛꾸리)

500.8M    2023-07-12

16-1 , Sonhyoja-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-777-4421

This cafe is located in a small alley near Cheonmachong Tomb (Daereungwon Ancient Tombs), in a renovated old hanok and yard. This place's seating is on the floor, so the traditional atmosphere comes alive. Bitgguri’s signature menu items are grilled saekdong injeolmi (bean-powder-coated rice cake) and tangerine ginger tea. Dig into the colorful rice cakes, grilled and coated with powdered soybeans, and traditional tea to fully enjoy the classic charms of Gyeongju. The rice cake is enjoyed together with a malt syrup called jocheong, a traditional substitute for honey. Tangerine ginger tea is a traditional tea made with tangerine and ginger. It is quite effective for colds and is full of natural vitamins, so one can feel healthy just by drinking the beverage. The café has a garden decorated with traditional earthenware pots and stone fences topped with tiles, allowing one to enjoy a charming view along with the dessserts. The cafe also hosts one-day classes, such as bojagi (square clothes made to be wrapped around items for transportation) making.

Gyeongju Historic Area [UNESCO World Heritage] (경주역사유적지구 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

529.0M    2025-03-24

757 Taejong-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

The Gyeongju Historic Area, registered as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage on November 2000, is an area that embodies the time-honored history and culture of Gyeongju, the ancient capital of the Silla Kingdom (57 BC-AD 935).

The Gyeongju Historic Area can be divided into 5 major sections. The first section is the Namsan Area, a treasure trove of Buddhist art masterpieces dating back to the Silla Kingdom. Gyeongju Namsan Mountain (often referred to as an ‘outdoor museum’) is home to many historical heritage sites from the Silla Kingdom. Major attractions include: Poseokjeong Pavilion Site (Historic Site), Rock-carved Buddhas in Tapgok Valley (Treasure), Three-story Stone Pagoda in Cheollyongsa Temple Site (Treasure), Rock-carved Buddhas at Chilburam Hermitage (Treasure), Rock-carved Seated Buddha in Bulgok Valley (Treasure), and 37 other Buddhist relics

The second section is the Wolseong Area, one of the former palace sites of the Silla Kingdom. The area consists of Gyerim Forest (Historic Site); Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond (Historic Site), a Silla Royal Palace site; and Cheomseongdae Observatory (National Treasure), the oldest observatory in Asia.

Daereungwon Ancient Tomb Complex, the third area, features a cluster of the royal graves of the kings and queens of Silla. Also in the same area are Ancient Tombs in Nodong-ri (Historic Site), Ancient Tombs in Noseo-ri (Historic Site), Ancient Tombs in Hwangnam-ri (Historic Site), and Five Royal Tombs (Historic Site), among others. Archaeologists have discovered a number of invaluable relics and historic items in this area such as Geumgwan (golden crown), Cheonmado (a painting of flying horses), and numerous pottery pieces. These finds are perhaps the greatest clues into the life of the people of the Silla dynasty.

Area number four, the Hwangnyongsa Temple Site, is where the former site of the Hwangnyongsa Temple (Historic Site) and Bunhwangsa Stone Pagoda are located. Last is the Sanseong Area, housing remnants of the major defense system for the capital city. The site consists of Myeonghwalsanseong Fortress (Historic Site) which is estimated to be around 400 years old.

The Gyeongju Historic Area has a total of 52 designated cultural assets that are registered as World Cultural Heritages.

Gyeongju Hwangnidan Street (경주 황리단길)

544.0M    2025-03-25

1080 Poseok-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Hwangnidan Street was originally known as “Hwangnam Keungil” near Poseok-ro, Hwangnam-dong. Its name comes from the combination of Hwangnam-dong and Gyeongnidan Street in Itaewon, Seoul, meaning the “Gyeongnidan Street of Hwangnam-dong.” The street is home to numerous restaurants, cafes, photo studios, and shops housed in traditional hanok buildings, making it popular among the younger generations in Korea. The street also demonstrates newtro aesthetics due to the remaining old and worn buildings built during the 1960s and the '70s. Hwangnidan Street is near Cheomseongdae Observatory, Daereungwon Ancient Tombs, and other major tourist sites, allowing the street to become a popular Gyeongju attraction as well.