Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea

May 1, 2022 Rebbecca Marino

Coordinates: 36°15′N 128°45′E / 36.250°N 128.750°E / 36.250; 128.750
Restaurants in Gyeongsangbuk-do

1. Buseoksa Temple

345, Buseoksa-ro, Buseok-myeon, Yeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do South Korea +82 54-633-3464 http://www.pusoksa.org
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5.0 based on 58 reviews

Buseoksa Temple

Reviewed By Hyoungho

It is the oldest temple in Korea, and it has a beautiful garden including a philosophical way. In fact, it is hard to visit without a car. It is worth to hire a car.

2. Cheongnyangsa Temple

247, Bukgok-ri, Myeongho-myeon Cheongnyangsan Provincial Park, Bonghwa-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do 755-863 South Korea +82 54-672-1446 [email protected] http://www.cheongryangsa.org/
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

Cheongnyangsa Temple

3. Bulguksa Temple

Bulguksa 385 Bulguk-ro, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do 38127 South Korea +82 54-746-9913 http://www.bulguksa.or.kr
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,275 reviews

Bulguksa Temple

An impressive complex of stone pagodas and wooden shrines.

Reviewed By ssbelltx - New York City, United States

Worth your time to see. Peace to walk around Beautiful grounds and worshiping areas. Don't miss if you are in Gyeongju

4. Yeungnam University Love Road

280, Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan, Gyeongsangbuk-do 38541 South Korea
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

Yeungnam University Love Road

5. Bogyeongsa Temple

622 Jungsan-ri, Songra-myon, Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do South Korea +82 54-262-1117 [email protected] http://www.bogyeongsa.org/
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4.5 based on 44 reviews

Bogyeongsa Temple

Reviewed By danielfF3792GJ

The temple is okay but the hike is amazing! Me and a buddy hiked to all 12 waterfalls. It was a beautiful hike. There are miles and miles of trails out there but the trails to the 12 waterfalls are very well maintained by the city or whoever maintains it. If you are in Pohang, you have to plan a day here. You don’t have to be in great shape to do this hike. Also, there’s a cool little strip of restaurants right outside the temple. We had dinner at “#8”. Super cool ladies there that didn’t speak a word of English and we didn’t speak any Korean but we had a great time there.

6. Jikjisa Temple

216 Unsu-ri, Daehang-myun, Gimcheon, Gyeongsangbuk-do South Korea +82 10-6356-6084 [email protected] http://www.jikjisa.or.kr/
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4.5 based on 37 reviews

Jikjisa Temple

Jikjisa is located in the peacefrul foothills of Mt. Hwangak, It is said that the temple was founded by Master Ado in 418 (Shilla Dynasty). It has a rich and colorful history. Seon (Zen in Japanese) Buddhism teaches 'Bullipmunja Jikjiinsim Kyunseongseongbul' which means: "Not depending upon words and letters, we clearly see and reveal the Buddha-nature which every being has, and then we become a Buddha." The temple, Jikjisa, derived its name from the teaching. Legend has it that after Master Ado built Dorisa in what is now- Gumi City in Gyeongsangbuk-do, he directly pointed to (Jikji in Korean) a mountain far in the west and said,"There is also a good place to build a temple in the mountain." In the Unified Silla Era, Jikjisa was restored, once by Master Jajang in 645 and secondly by Master Cheonmuk in, In 936, Jikjisa expanded and grew in prominence under Master Neungyeo. Advancing into the Joseon Dynasty, Master Hakjo and Master Samyeong brought the temple to fame during their stay

Reviewed By louisgabiriels

Incredible ambience and surroundings, with stream nearby, fresh air , you get so much inner peace . one of the oldest temples ,Wonderful experience! Very informative and peaceful. The staff was extremely kind and generous. Beautiful temple!

7. Gatbawi Rock

176-64 Gatbawi-ro 81-gil, Gyeongsan, Gyeongsangbuk-do South Korea https://www.gbgs.go.kr/open_content/tour/page.do?mnu_uid=2441&
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4.5 based on 31 reviews

Gatbawi Rock

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.

8. Oeosa Temple of Unjesan Mountain

1, Oeo-ro, Ocheon-eup, Nam-gu, Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do 37895 South Korea +82 54-292-2083 http://phtour.pohang.go.kr/phtour/tourist_site/mountain/oeosa/
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4.5 based on 28 reviews

Oeosa Temple of Unjesan Mountain

Reviewed By 899jocelynw - Gumi, South Korea

There was some ongoing construction around the temple when we visited so we had to park a good distance away and walk up the road to the temple. It was a nice day for a walk so it wasn't bad. There's a path around the reservoir that we did not take because of time. There's a second part of the temple that is a steep (think stairs) climb. The views were nice from the top and would have been even better if we had gone a couple weeks later when more leaves had changed for the fall. This temple had a tour guide who spoke English very well. He was kind and helpful.

9. Bongjeongsa Temple

222, Bongjeongsa-gil, Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do 760-821 South Korea +82 54-853-4181 http://www.bongjeongsa.org/
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4.5 based on 31 reviews

Bongjeongsa Temple

Reviewed By AprilJosephine - The Netherlands, null

I heard that it's selected as UNESCO world heritage, and indeed it is a beautiful traditional temple that I am fascinated. It has so much history in it so worth visiting

10. Byeongsanseowon Confucian Academy

30, Byeongsan-ri, Pungcheon-myeon, Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do 760-812 South Korea +82 54-858-5929 http://www.byeongsan.net
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4.5 based on 62 reviews

Byeongsanseowon Confucian Academy

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