City: Gyeongsangbuk-do
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Top 10 Monuments & Statues in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea
Coordinates: 36°15′N 128°45′E / 36.250°N 128.750°E / 36.250; 128.750
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1. Statue of Peace
2. Bongpyeong Sillabi
3. Royal Tomb of King Jinpyeong
4. Gatbawi Rock
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By AprilJosephine - The Netherlands, null
It was pretty manageable to make it to the peak because of the well-structured staircases. I went there on the weekdays so there was no big crowds which was great in this time of crisis. The Buddha sculpture was beautiful and bigger than I thought, so I could not resist taking a photo of it.
5. Statue of Peace
6. Statue of Peace
7. Seokguram
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 654 reviews
The eighth-century cave temple with a statue of Buddha looking at the sea.
Reviewed By moot - Tenbury Wells, United Kingdom
We hiked from Bulguk-sa all the way up (and on to Tohamsan Peak- take the trail beside the ticket booth) and down and although it was a slight challenge it was definitely worth it. The Buddha in the grotto is amazing and we were able to spend as long as we liked contemplating- we were there in November and there weren’t huge crowds but given the size of the toilet facilities and the car park I can imagine it gets very busy in season. The trees all around were stunning- definitely walk one way if you can manage it.
8. Daereungwon Tomb Complex
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 251 reviews
Reviewed By TravelerTrecker
This is a UNESCO site. You can see the tombs (tumuli) of the many kings and queens members of the Silla dinasty. The place is surrounded by a wall; the gardens and tombs are very well kept. The tombs are unique; they are large, tall, and are covered by green grass. You cannot visit the interior of the tombs. Some of the treasures discovered in the tombs are located at the Gyeongju National museum and at the Seoul National Museum. To understand the place and its contents, it is a good idea to visit these two museums. The treasures are impressive! There are several paths that you can take to visit the site at your pace. The paths connect and are very easy to follow. The park is harmonized by traditional music. The trees are beautiful and full of fruits. The site is peaceful, sublime, and relaxing. Just spent time, walk around, seat on the benches, see the green color, feel the great past, monumental history of the Silla culture, listen to the Korean past. The site is easy to find. You have to pay a very cheap ticket to enter. You need 2 hours to enjoy the site. Close by, outside the site, there is a replica of the old Gyeongju bell in a nice shrine. It complements your visit. Daereungwon is perhaps, the most impressive site in the historical area of Gyeongju. The are some other tombs close by. They are not kept as well as the ones here.
9. Birabong Jecheondan
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
Biro mean 'high' in Buddhism. In Silla Dynasty, Biro symbolized 'the king.' Also, there was a Jechoendan what is a place people had a sacrifice, but there is not thing what we know about that. We just know about this thing through the memorial.
10. Tomb of General Kim Yu Shin
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By angegels - Gumi, South Korea
This place is really close to the bus terminal. I enjoyed walking from the terminal up to this location with my boyfriend. When we reached the spot, we were surprised to see several other tourists as well. One group was traveling with a tour guide and she was telling the group the story about Kim Yu Sin. So sad that I was only able to undertand a part of it. It sound interesting for me. Aside from Kim Yu Sin's tomb, people also visit this place to exercise. Maybe hike or jog around. This place is also close to a river which has a very good view! Really relaxing. I recommend to visit this place since its just near the bus terminal anyways.
