Seochulji Pond in Gyeongju (Lotus Flower) (경주 서출지)

4.9Km 2020-04-04

17, Namsan 1-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-779-6079

Located at the foot of Namsan Mountain in Gyeongju, Seochulji Pond dates back to the Three Kingdoms Period. There are two, three-storied stone pagodas in the heart of Namsan Village and a small, elegant pond to the east. The pond is famous thanks to a Korean legend, written below:

In the 10th year of King Soji (488) of Silla, a crow and a mouse approached the king as he was on his way to Namsan Mountain. The mouse told the King to “follow after the crow” for an easy journey. So, the King and his servant (who was traveling with him) followed the crow, but became distracted and lost their way. As they were wandering about a pond (now known as Seochulji), an old man appeared from the waters’ depths and presented an envelope to the King. Based on the message in the envelope, the King instructed his servant to fire an arrow at the Geomungo (Korean musical instrument) case nearby. The shot killed the queen and a monk who had been hiding there, both of whom had been hatching a plot against the King.

The name of the pond, “Seochulji” (literally meaning “writing from the pond”) originates from this legend. It is said that a man named Imjeok built a building by the pond in the 5th year of King Hyeonjong (1664) to enjoy the scenery. The simple, yet elegant building still remains at the northwest of the pond.

Gyeongju Country Club (경주컨트리클럽)

5.1Km 2015-02-16

182-98, Bomun-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-745-2228

Gyeongju Country Club is located within Bomun Tourism Area with spectacular scenery of the Bomun Lake. It is within 15 minutes from Gyeongju and is aiming to become the best golf course in Korea.

The characteristic of Gyeongju Country Club is "Light Golf" which has enabled players to play golf at night and at daybreak under perfect light settings. It is located in Gyeongju, which is a tourism city, attracting the attention of tourists who love golf.

Gyeongju Teddy Bear Museum (테디베어뮤지엄 경주)

5.2Km 2021-01-06

280-34, Bomun-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-742-7400

Located within Dream Center, the Teddy Bear Museum in Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do is a unique modern attraction, opened April 6, 2011. Instead of displaying realistic sculptures, the museum uses hundreds of large and small teddy bears to depict the history of mankind, going back as far as the Age of Dinosaurs, as well as the Silla Kingdom in several different exhibition halls. The museum also features a 3D movie theater, art gallery, underwater world exhibit, and souvenir shop.

Hanwha Resort - Gyeongju (한화리조트 경주)

5.3Km 2020-09-08

182-27, Bomun-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-777-8400

Hanwha Resort Hotels & Resorts is a leading hospitality & leisure company with the highest number of condominiums and golf courses across Korea. Hanwha Resort in Gyeongju Bomun Complex (a World Heritage site) has a wide range of subsidiary facilities including banquet halls, seminar rooms, a hot spring sauna, bicycle rentals, a bowling alley, an outdoor swimming pool, supermarket, singing room and more. There are a total of four designated guestrooms for people with disabilities, with rooms equipped with beds in the annex building. All rooms are equipped with up-to-date amenities while having a simple design that is always ready to welcome the visitors.

Bomunho Lake (보문호)

5.3Km 2024-11-11

424-33 Bomun-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-745-7601

Bomunho Lake is a man-made lake 1,652,900 m² in size. It was built on the site of an old fortress in Myeonghwalsan Mountain in the east of Gyeongju in accordance with the Gyeongju Bomun Tourist Resort development plan. There are many leisure facilities and parks around the lake, including an international hotel and Gyeongju World. Bomunho Lake is very popular among bikers and walkers.

Unlike other cities or towns where cherry trees are only found in certain areas, Gyeongju is packed with cherry blossoms. In spring, the whole cityscape turns pink with the beautiful blossoms. The combination of the stunning trees reflected in the waters of Bomunho Lake and the trees of Bulguksa Park gracefully adorning the nearby temple make for particularly stunning sights. When a light breeze blows, cherry blossoms gently flutter down like satin snow flakes. The Gyeongju Cherry Blossom Marathon is held in April when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom.

Sinseonam Hermitage Rock-carved Bodhisattva in Namsan Mountain of Gyeongju (경주 남산 신선암 마애보살반가상)

5.4Km 2020-04-04

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

This 1.4 m-high rock-carved Bodhisattva was carved on the southern rock standing right above Chilburam Rock on Namsan Mountain, which may be regarded as a repository of relics and artifacts including Buddha statues spanning the Three Kingdoms Period to the late Unified Silla Period.

Judging from the three-sided bejeweled crown he’s wearing on his head, this is clearly a Bodhisattva statue. He looks as if he is sitting on a cloud, while the closed eyes on the plump face give the impression that he is lost in deep thought. He seems to be watching mankind from his world above the clouds. He is holding a flower in his right hand and his left hand is held up to his chest as if he is preaching.

His robe is very thin, revealing the curves of the body, and hangs down to the base of the pedestal. The mandorla (Buddhist halo of light), which consists of both the dugwang (light radiating from the head) and hte singwang (light emanating from the Buddha’s body), is also the shrine for the statue, so the image of the Bodhisattva looks more prominent. It is presumed that this rock-carved Bodhisattva was made during the late eighth century during the Unified Silla dynasty.

Hotel Hyundai Gyeongju (호텔현대-경주)

5.5Km 2019-01-24

338, Bomun-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-779-7200

Hotel Hyundai Gyeongju is located in the center of Bomun Tourist Complex in Gyeongju, the historic capital of the Silla kingdom capital. It features 406 Western-style and 43 Korean-style guestrooms, ten state-of-the-art ballrooms, multiple meeting rooms equipped with six simulatenous interpretation booths, and a diverse array of leisure facilities such as a bowling alley, racquetball court and indoor hot spring/swimming pool.

The Suites Hotel Gyeongju (경주스위트호텔)

5.7Km 2017-07-29

280-12, Bomun-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-778-5300

The Suites Hotel Gyeongju is a high-end recreational resort located in Gyeongju, a city with over a thousand years of history. Located in the midst of natural beauty, the resort offers all the modern necessities with minimal disruption to the gentle curves of the surrounding hillsides.

The hotel offers cozy guestrooms with soft colored walls, up-to-date business facilities, a golf course, and a staff dedicated to quality customer service. For the ultimate experience in lavish living, trying the Royal Suite, decorated in an elegant emerald color scheme reminiscent of the Mediterranean Sea.

Facilities at the hotel include ‘Suite Hall,’ equipped with the latest facilities for banquets, business meetings, or seminars, and ‘La Terrace,’ a restaurant offering seasonal foods and window views complemented by soft music. For more active entertainment, check out the ‘Park Lounge’ or the golf course where you can enjoy the breeze coming off Bomunho Lake as you putt a few holes with the family. After you’re done, cool off with a dip in the outdoor pool or relax on the wood deck by the garden.

Bomun Golf Club (보문골프클럽)

5.7Km 2021-04-16

182-14, Bomun-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-745-1680

Bomun Golf Club is located in the historic cultural city of Gyeongju. Situated within Bomun Tourist Complex, visitors can enjoy golf and many attractions.

Corea Condo Kyongju (한국콘도 경주)

5.7Km 2021-04-12

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

Corea Condo Kyongju is the Gyeongju branch of Corea Condo owned by Coreacondo Co. Ltd., a lodging company that first came up with the concept of the condominium system in Korea. Corea Condo Kyongju is located at the center of Gyeongju's Bomun Tourist Complex, allowing visitors convenient access to tourist facilities and historical sites as well as the beauty of nature surrounding it.

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