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The Ultimate Travel Itinerary: Gyeongju in 2 Days
While most travellers head toward the bright neon lights of Seoul or Busan, a little gem hides between the rugged mountains and the cold embrace of the Korean Strait. Gyeongju – the city which resonates with the echoes of the Silla Kingdom. Few destinations on the Korean peninsula hold as much history and significance as this miniature city. Ancient temples and royal tombs stand amongst the cobblestone streets and traditional hanok houses, bringing you back to the heyday of a once mighty empire. Gyeongju is not just a destination; it’s a living museum preserving the essence of Korea’s past for generations to come. So in that case, let me show…
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The 15 Best Highlights to See in Gyeongju
Korea has an incredibly diverse and turbulent history of nation conquering Emperors and undeniable foreign influence. As a result, the peninsula has a spectacular culture that stems from its ancient kingdoms. Across both the north and south, there are few destinations that highlights the immense amount of history that the ancient capital of Gyeongju provides! From thousand-year-old temples to watery royal tombs and dynastic relics, the city is an open-air encyclopedia of Korea’s incredible past and the glory of the former Silla Kingdom! So in that case, let me guide you through some of the best things to see in the ancient capital Gyeongju. This article may contain affiliate links…
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The Ultimate Travel Guide: Gyeongju
There are a few countries out there that are criminally underestimated amongst travellers as South Korea! Its cities are bursting with relics and amusements for all interests, which are scattered between spectacular mountain ranges and unhindered forests! Yet of all South Korean cities, one is underrated more than any other. Any guide of the country would be incomplete if it did not mention the unbelievable breadth of history and culture that survives in the ancient capital of Gyeongju. The city is the birthplace of what would become a mighty empire stretched across the Korean peninsula, which developed into the Korea that we know today. Dubbed a “museum without walls“, the…
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Gyeongju
For an extensive guide on Gyeongju’s attractions, accommodation and travel info, check the guide here! Welcome ladies and gentlemen to the birthplace of Korea as we know it today: Gyeongju. This is the home of the ancient capital, the roots from which Korea has grown into the blossoming flower which it is today. Though today its much fallen to obscurity. Not often will you hear about it on a typical travellers itinerary and is surprisingly small considering its past glory. However, the city and its surroundings hold strong repeated reminders of a once mighty empire. Day 1 A quick hour or so an a bus from Daegu…
