Gyeongju was once the capital city of the ancient Silla kingdom which ruled about two-thirds of the Korean Peninsula at its peak between the 7th and 9th centuries, for almost a thousand years. It containsContinue reading
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Geojedo Island (거제도)
Geoje Island 거제도 is located only 1 hour and 20 minutes from Busan by bus and costs as little as 7,000 won. It is the second largest island in Korea (Jeju being the biggest). ItContinue reading
Suncheon – Seonamsa Temple, Naganeupseong Folk Village, Wetlands & National Garden (순천)
After spending the day in Yeosu we caught the train (only about 20 minutes) to Suncheon. Once we arrived we headed to get some dinner and drinks, then headed back to the hotel before our bigContinue reading
Yeosu – Cable Car, Railbike, Turtle Ship & Raw Crab (여수)
Having wanted to go to Yeosu 여수 for quite some time, the opportunity arose and so we booked buses/trains/accommodation. There were a few reasons why I wanted to visit Yeosu such as: Yeosu Cable CarContinue reading
Tumuli Park – Daereungwon Tomb Complex ( 대릉원 천마총 )
This park was easily one of the highlights on my trip to Gyeongju as it provided a beautiful view/stroll that was made even more amazing by the cherry blossoms 벚꽃. The entrance to the park andContinue reading
Seokguram Grotto ( 경주 석굴암 )
Seokguram Grotto made it on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1995 along with Bulguksa Temple. It represents some of the best Buddhist sculptures in the world today. It was supposedly built by Kim Daeseong and was originally named SeokbulsaContinue reading
Bulguksa Temple ( 불국사 )
Bulguksa Temple 불국사 is arguably the most popular attraction in Gyeongju along with Anapji Pond 안압지 which is extremely picturesque at night. Bulguksa is located on the slopes of Mt Toham and the temple is classified as HistoricContinue reading
Anapji ( 안압지 )
It is written in Samguk Sagi: “During the era of King Munmu, a new pond was made in the palace and flowers and birds flourished in this pond”. There is also mention of a royalContinue reading