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Gyeongju South Korea
Known as ‘the museum without walls’, Gyeongju (경주) has more tombs, temples, rock carvings, pagodas, Buddhist statuary and palace ruins than any other place in South Korea. It's a lovely city, stuffed to the gills with history.
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16 top things to do in Gyeongju, from tombs to tasty treats
Jan 19, 2022 • 10 Min read
Gyeongju is hailed as a living museum, thanks to its full hand of tombs, temples and tumuli. Here's our guide to the best things to do in Gyeongju.
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The endangered royal dogs of Gyeongju
Jan 11, 2022 • 9 Min read
The Donggyeongi breed of dogs is the pride and joy of Gyeongju. Why, then, are the dogs so hard to find?
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How Gyeongju has become South Korea's city of cool
Jan 10, 2022 • 6 Min read
South Korea's Gyeongju blends old traditions with a thriving culture of new and next, making this a must-visit hip city.
Architecture
Gyeongju City: a window to the past and the future
Dec 14, 2021 • 6 Min read
Gyeongju has remained its distinct historical and cultural significance for centuries. Find out how and why.
Hiking
Time travel in Gyeongju, Korea’s ancient capital
Nov 20, 2014 • 5 Min read
Often called Korea’s "museum without walls," Gyeongju is an archeological and architectural wonderland.
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