tourist attractions in gyeongsangbuk-do, south korea

Beoryeong-ri Metasequoia Trail

Beoryeong-ri Metasequoia Trail

The trees that line Beoryeong-ri Metasequoia Trail were planted and cared for by a single individual. The tall trees that seem to touch the sky cre...

Gyeongsangbuk-do Forest Research Institute

Gyeongsangbuk-do Forest Research Institute

Located at the foot of Namsan Mountain in Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do Forest Research Institute is a popular spot for field trips and relaxation due...

Gyeongju Hwangnyongsa Temple Site

Gyeongju Hwangnyongsa Temple Site

Hwangnyongsa Temple Site is located in front of Bunhwangsa Temple in Guhang-dong, Gyeongju. During the Silla Era, the Hwangnyongsa Temple was the n...

Surime

Surime

Surime is a traditional Korean food experience center owned and operated by Park Mi-suk who studied under Hwang Hye-seong, holder of the Intangible...

Gyeongcheondae Cliff

Gyeongcheondae Cliff

With a magnificent view made up of cliffs and old pine trees, Gyeongcheondae Cliff was once called Jacheondae due to the belief that it came from t...

Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village

Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village

At Gyeongju Gyochon Village, visitors can see the House of the Gyeongju Choi Clan (Important Folklore Material No. 27) and try some Gyeongju Gyodon...

Gyeongju Poseokjeong Pavilion Site

Gyeongju Poseokjeong Pavilion Site

Poseokjeong Pavilion served as a separate palace where kings enjoyed banquets with nobles. The building no longer exists, but the abalone-shaped st...

Hanwha Resort Baegam Hot Springs

Hanwha Resort Baegam Hot Springs

The Baegam Hot Springs area was recognized as a special tourist zone on December 31, 1979 as the only natural sulfur hot spring in Korea to have al...

Chilgok Gasansanseong Fortress And Gasanbawi Rock

Chilgok Gasansanseong Fortress And Gasanbawi Rock

Gasansanseong Fortress in Chilgok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do is located in the middle of Chilgok-gun, between Daegu Metropolitan City and Gumi. Gasansan...

Gyeongju Gyerim Forest

Gyeongju Gyerim Forest

Gyerim Forest is located between the Cheomseongdae Observatory and Wolseong Fortress. The forest is thickly populated by ancient zelkova and willow...

Sajabawi Rock

Sajabawi Rock

The western coast of Ulleungdo Island is perfect for taking in the sunset; Sajabawi Rock in Namyang-ri is easily one of the most accessible places,...

Sangju Cheongnyongsa Temple

Sangju Cheongnyongsa Temple

Cheongnyongsa Temple in Sangju, Gyeongsangbuk-do is located atop the sheer cliff of Birobong Peak. The city of Sangju is in fact famous for its man...

Mungyeong Daeseungsa Temple

Mungyeong Daeseungsa Temple

Situated on Sabulsan Mountain, Daeseungsa Temple is a beautiful building, rich in history. The name of the mountain on which the temple was built w...

Goryeong Daegaya Historic Site

Goryeong Daegaya Historic Site

The town of Goryeong is four hours outside of Seoul, and features many relic sites of Daegaya around the whole district of Goryeong-gun. Around the...

Yeongdeok Crab Village

Yeongdeok Crab Village

Located on the coast of the East Sea, Yeongdeok Crab Village is famous for its classical scholars, and its wonderful scenery, where the mountains m...

Pohang Canal

Pohang Canal

Pohang Canal, completed in January 2014, cuts between Pohang's Songdo-dong and Jungdo 1-dong, connecting the waters under Dongbindaegyo Bridge with...

Sunheunghyanggyo Confucian School

Sunheunghyanggyo Confucian School

Originally built in Geumseong to the north of Sunheungbu administrative district in Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Sunheunghyanggyo Confucian School...

Seokbinggo Stone Ice Storage  

Seokbinggo Stone Ice Storage  

Seokbinggo means a freezer made of rocks. It is an ancient refrigerator only in Korea. It is located in Gyeongju, the ancient capital of the Silla ...

Gyeongju Bae-dong Samneung Royal Tombs

Gyeongju Bae-dong Samneung Royal Tombs

Samneung meaning "three royal tombs," has strong ties to history. The three royal tombs house three kings of the Silla Kingdom: King Adala (8th Kin...

Gyeongju Najeong Well

Gyeongju Najeong Well

To the southeast of the royal tomb, is a small monument that has been erected among the pine trees; next to the monument is a well called Najeong. ...