Located in the far southeastern corner of North Gyeongsang Province in South Korea, is the coastal city of Gyeongju. The city is popularly referred to as the Museum without walls for its vast number of archeological properties and is only 25.5 kilometers away from the Pohang airport. Some of the places to visit in Gyeongju are Seokguram grotto, Bulguksa temple, Gyeongju Historic Areas and Yangdong Folk Village, which are designated as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.
South Korea is famous for its modern structures, however Gyeongju is unlike most cities in South Korea, as it offers a blast into the country's past. Sightseeing tours will offer a tourist a chance to enjoy the scenery, cultures and history of the South Korean province. For an unparalleled view of the historic city and its archeological properties, a tourist will need walking and biking tours, while getting the opportunity to taste South Korea's finest traditional cuisine with food and wine tours.
In the past, the city was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Silla (57 BC – 935 AD), which ruled about two-thirds of the Korean Peninsula for close to one thousand years and the city still tells this gallant story. A tourist is privy to the city's rich history and culture with cultural and history tours. To enjoy all of Gyeongju by visiting Bulguksa Temple Tour, taking in the bright stars at night while gazing at the firefly observatory and trekking at UNESCO park, a tourist may need multi-day tours. All these are carefully compiled from reliable feedback by Tripindicator, to give users a comprehensive guide, affording them only the best of the best.
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