tourist attractions in gyeongsangbuk-do, south korea

Sangju Yonghwasa Temple

Sangju Yonghwasa Temple

The exact foundation of Yonghwasa Temple is unknown, although there are stories alluding to its foundation taking place during the reign of Silla K...

Uiseong Gounsa Temple

Uiseong Gounsa Temple

Gounsa Temple lies on Deungunsan Mountain in Uiseong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, and was built by Monk Uisang in 681 during the reign of King Sinmun of the ...

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Bunhwangsa Temple

Bunhwangsa Temple, located next to the ruins of Hwangnyongsa Temple in Gyeongju, was established in 634 during the Silla dynasty. Visitors can see ...

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Yaksaam Hermitage Gumi

Yaksaam Hermitage was founded during the Silla dynasty atop Geumosan Mountain in Gumi City. Yaksajeon Hall, the centerpiece of Yaksaam Hermitage, s...

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Gyeongju Seokguram Grotto Unesco World Heritage

Seokguram Grotto was constructed by Kim Dae-Seong during the reign of King Gyeong-Deok (742-765) of the Silla Kingdom. Located 3 kilometers away by...

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Oeosa Temple

Oeosa Temple in Unjesan Mountain is a place where the deep scent of Buddha can be felt with a lake that looks like a dragon wrapped around it and t...

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Gyeongju Bulguksa Temple Unesco World Heritage

Bulguksa Temple is a representative relic of Buddhist culture from the Silla kingdom. The temple was built during the 15th year of King Beopheung's...

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Jikjisa Temple

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Beopgwangsa Temple - Pohang

Beopgwangsa Temple is located at the foot of Bihaksan Mountain in the city of Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do Province. It was originally built during the...