Gyeongsangbuk-do
Quite a sight, this huge 600-year-old Zelkova tree stands at the heart of the village, inhabited by a goddess (or three goddesses in one, as the name…
Must-see attractions in Gyeongsangbuk-do
Daegu
Not far from Our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral is this very historic hilly area of Daegu, which contains various early-20th-century missionary houses and…
Hwangnyong-sa History and Culture Museum
Gyeongju
At the Hwangnyong-sa site, this excellent museum contains a model of the huge temple pagoda as it once looked, a vast illuminated Buddha head, other…
Gyeongsangbuk-do
Built upon a square base and tapering in stages to its top, this very attractive and unique pagoda dates to the 9th century and is located on the left…
Gyeongsangbuk-do
Sunset Point Pavilion is a steep 15-minute walk above Dodong-ri, commanding great views of the ocean and the sunset. To get there, follow the western…
Daegu
These superb botanical gardens in the south of town offer shade from the sun and a huge range of trees and plants, as well as several large greenhouses…
Gyeongju
At Noseo-dong Tombs, the tomb of Seobongchong was erected between the 4th and 5th centuries. Excavation of the mound yielded a gold crown of Silla origin…
Gyeongju
This temple in Songseon-ri near the top of Danseok-san (827m) was used as a base by General Kim Yu-shin in the 7th century. The temple is home to the…
Gyeongsangbuk-do
Palgongsan Provincial Park’s most popular destination is the province’s leading temple, with a history stretching back to AD 493.
Gyeongsangbuk-do
The largest temple in the park is Cheongnyang-sa. Built in AD 663, the temple is quite scenic, sitting in a steep valley below the cliffs. The are a…
Gyeongsangbuk-do
This cliff on the far side of the river affords spectacular views over the village. Take the ferry (₩4000) from the small beach by the Mansongjeong Pine…
Gyeongsangbuk-do
This small, noble temple, first built in 672 AD and rebuilt 1000 years later, greets visitors just inside the entrance to the national park, making it…
Gyeongsangbuk-do
A collection of 2000 Buddhist treasures and relics from temples in Gyeongsangbuk-do. Highlights include a bronze bell cast by a monk, and a large…
Gyeongju
This is the only tomb at Tumuli-gongwon that is open to visitors. At the time of writing the tomb was shut for a grand restoration, scheduled to reopen by…
Gyeongju
At Noseo-dong Tombs, Geumgwanchong was built between the 4th and 5th centuries.
Gyeongju
This is Nam-san’s largest relic, with images carved in natural rocks and stone pillars.
Gyeongsangbuk-do
Dodong-ri is the island’s main tourist hub, meaning the greatest selection of lodging and dining options. Behind the ferry terminal, a spiral staircase…
Daegu Yangnyeongsi Museum of Oriental Medicine
Daegu
An interactive museum on the upper two levels has re-creations of traditional clinics and video quizzes, but offers a decreasing number of English…
Gyeongsangbuk-do
The heady 45% soju (local vodka) of Andong may not be to your taste, but its significance has been preserved with its designation as an intangible…
Gyeongju
Bomun is a tourist district around an artificial lake 5km east of central Gyeongju. Tradition-seekers will find the tandem bikes, paddle boats, conference…
Gyeongju
Girim-sa is one of the largest complexes in the vicinity of the Silla capital, about 3.5km down the road from Golgul-sa. Its size compares with that of…
Daegu
Located within the fabulous former Joseon Siksan Bank building (check out the brickwork) which dates to 1918, this very educational museum gives you the…
Daegu
Once known as Central Park, this is a beautiful spot to flee from Daegu's modernity and fumes; it's a place of birdsong, where old folk and couples gather…
Gyeongju
The reason to come to this pine grove is to start a hike up Nam-san. On your way up, you may pass the tumuli of three Silla kings. Another tomb, located…
Daegu
This monument records the existence of the old city wall that once ringed the town. The wall was pulled down in 1905, but its history survives in road…
Wooyong Museum of Contemporary Art
Gyeongju
This modern art museum has three exhibition spaces with seasonal exhibitions plus a permanent collection containing paintings, sculpture and mixed media…
Gyeongju National Park – Toham-san District
Gyeongju
Gyeongju National Park is South Korea's sole historical national park and is divided into several sections in and around the city of Gyeongju. This…
Gyeongju
Sangsabawi resembles a mere rock but is permeated with a morbid legend telling of an older man who, suffering from unrequited love for a village girl,…
Gyeongju National Park – Namsan District
Gyeongju
Gyeongju National Park is South Korea's sole historical national park and is divided into several sections in and around the city of Gyeongju. This…
Gyeongsangbuk-do
Closed when visited last, this rebuilt Confucian academy originally dates to the late 18th century. Look for the signs to the academy, indicated in hanja…
Gyeongju
In the upper corner of this hermitage are boulders covered with Korea’s greatest collection of relief carvings. The 24 different representations of Buddha…
Gyeongju Folk Handicraft Village
Gyeongju
This village of 45 traditional Korean tiled- and thatched-roof houses near Toham-san and Bulguk-sa is home to artisans working with metal, ceramic, wood…
Gyeongju National Park – Danseok-san District
Gyeongju
Gyeongju National Park is South Korea's sole historical national park. It is divided into several sections in and around the city of Gyeongju. This…
Gyeongsangbuk-do
This museum, near the main entrance and bus drop-off point, houses a remarkable collection of traditional Korean masks (탈), as well as masks from across…
Gyeongju National Park – Hwarang District
Gyeongju
Gyeongju National Park is South Korea's sole historical national park and is divided into several sections in and around the city of Gyeongju. This…
Gyeongju National Park – Sogeumgang District
Gyeongju
Gyeongju National Park is South Korea's sole historical national park and is divided into several sections in and around the city of Gyeongju. This…
Gyeongju National Park – Seoak District
Gyeongju
Gyeongju National Park is South Korea's sole historical national park and is divided into several sections in and around the city of Gyeongju. This…
Gyeongju
This small one-hall Buddhist temple opposite the north gate to Tumuli-gongwon is worth a look-in, especially for the vividly-painted guardians painted on…
Gyeongju
This vast Silla-era temple complex is spread across an open field, its origin filled with legend and rumour. One tale tells that the pagoda once swayed to…
Gyeongsangbuk-do
Jeodong-ri is a fishing village with picturesque sea walls, fishing nets, and seagulls. The boats with the lamps strung around like oversize holiday…
