The Perfect Gyeongju Itinerary, Gyeongju, South Korea

Get out of Seoul and visit one of Korea鈥檚 other fun cities! Gyeongju was the capital of Korea鈥檚 Shilla Dynasty (57 BC 鈥� 935 AD) and is often considered to be a 鈥榤useum without walls鈥�. That鈥檚 because of the hundreds of historic sites, artifacts, and attractions all over the city. If you are looking for a fun city to explore while in Korea or on a weekend away from Seoul, Gyeongju will聽not disappoint!

The聽temple was built in 528 during the Shilla Kingdom, between the years 514 and 540. In 1955,聽Bulguksa Temple was designated as a World Cultural Asset by UNESCO due to its beauty and ancient聽stone relics. The temple complex spans a huge area located in a beautiful park with many temple halls and sites. Should you want to experience life as a Korean Buddhist monk, sign up for聽Bulguksa鈥檚 exciting temple stay program. If you can鈥檛 spend the night, the temple also offers daily programs that feature temple etiquette, the 108 prostrations, lotus lantern making, meditating and visiting Seokguram Grotto. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: The Perfect Gyeongju Itinerary
Guide Location: South Korea » Gyeongju
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Linda Dunsmore
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