What to do in North Gyeongsang
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Echoes of Silla Gyeongju Historical Guided Day Tour from Busan
NZ$109
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Private World Heritage Gyeongju Taxi Tour
NZ$211
per traveller
(Guaranteed Return) Gyeongju Tour for Ulsan Cruise Guests
NZ$110
per adult
Private Day tour Gyeongju Unesco culture area in Gyeongju city
NZ$135
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
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1. Bomun Lake
Bomun Lake has the forested Toham Mountain as its backdrop and attracts Korean families and elderly people from the city who are looking for some time away in nature. While you can visit the lake on a day trip, most stay in the Bomun Lake Resort, a tourism complex with several hotels, shops and restaurants by the artificial lake.
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2. Bulguksa Temple
Bulguksa is the main temple of the 11th district of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. Even if you are not into Buddhist architecture, it’s worth visiting Bulguk-sa because of its beautiful gardens with arched stone bridges, lotus ponds and drooping willow trees.
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3. Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond
While in Gyeongju, you won’t want to miss seeing the Gyeongju Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond after dark, when the illuminated pagodas and trees are reflected in the water. The small complex is part of Gyeongju National Park and it’s a local favorite for scenic evening walks.
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4. Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village
Visit the Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village to get a glimpse of the life of the Choi Clan of Korea, take part in artisan workshops, have a traditional Korean meal and taste the heritage-listed sake known as Gyeongju Gyodong Beopju liquor.
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5. Andong Hahoe Folk Village
Journey back to the 16th century at the time-honored Andong Hahoe Folk Village. Experience an ancient Korean way of life while peeking inside quaint houses, dining on local delicacies and watching a mask dance. Andong Hahoe Folk Village is a living village where residents carry out their daily routines as people did during the Joseon Dynasty. In 2010 it became a recognized UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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6. Cheomseongdae
Cheomseongdae, which literally means “reverently regarding the stars platform” in Korean, takes us back to the early days of science in South Korea’s former Silla capital. Learn how astronomy was used in agriculture, religion and urban planning in South Korea, or simply come here to enjoy the vistas. The tower is surrounded by the green burial mounds that are known as “tumuli,” which are iconic for Gyeongju.
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Waegwan
If you're spending some time in Waegwan, Waegwan Market and Palmy Hills Country Club are top sights worth seeing.
Hupo-ri
Though Hupo-ri may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Deunggisan Skywalk and Wolsongjeong Pavilion.
Namcheon
You might consider checking out Inter-Burgo Gyeongsan Country Club while you're exploring Namcheon and the larger Gyeongsan area.
Jicheon
While Jicheon isn't home to many top sights, Daegubukgu Culture & Arts Center and Firefly Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
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