Tourist attractions in Gyeongju

Seokguram () is a hermitage and part of the Bulguksa temple complex in Gyeongju, South Korea. It and Bulguksa are both on the mountain Tohamsan, although the two are separated by distance of around . The grotto overlooks the East Sea and rests 750 meters above sea level. In 1962, it was designated the 24th National Treasure of South Korea. In 1995, Seokguram was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List together with the Bulguksa Temple. It exemplifies some of the best Buddhist sculptures in the world.

Bulguksa () is a Buddhist temple on Tohamsan, in Jinhyeon-dong, Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea.

world heritage site in South Korea

Haenggung Palace in Wolseong, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Korea

Dabotap () is a stone pagoda located in the Buddhist temple of Bulguksa in Gyeongju, South Korea. From entering the temple through the Cheongun and Baegun Bridge, Dabotap is located on the right side, opposing Seokgatap on the left side. The pagoda is supposed to have been built in 751, the 10th year of the Shilla king Gyeongdeok. It is currently designated as National Treasure no. 20.

Hwangnyongsa (), alternatively Hwangnyong Temple or Hwangryongsa, was a Buddhist temple in the city of Gyeongju, South Korea.

Seokgatap () is a Silla-era stone pagoda in the temple Bulguksa in Gyeongju, South Korea. It was designated National Treasure of South Korea No. 21 on December 20, 1962. The pagoda stands 10.75 meters high and directly across from another pagoda Dabotap. It probably dates to around 751, when Bulguksa was completed.

large bronze bell produced in 771 in Gyeongju, South Korea

Wolseong () or Wolseong Palace was a royal palace of Silla. It was located in what is now Gyeongju, South Korea. The palace was used during the Silla and Unified Silla periods (57 BCE – 938 CE). The palace gets its names from the approximate outline of the palace walls, which were shaped like a crescent moon. It is also called Banwolseong () or Sinwolseong or Jaeseong, which means where the king resides.

Gyerim () is a small woodland in Gyeongju, South Korea. The name literally means "rooster forest". The grove lies near the old site of the Silla kingdom palace in central Gyeongju. Nearby landmarks include the Banwolseong fortress, Cheomseongdae, the Gyeongju National Museum, and the Royal Tombs Complex.

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Woljeonggyo () is a covered bridge in Gyeongju, South Korea. Originally built in 760 A.D. during the Unified Silla period and lost during the Joseon period, it was rebuilt and opened in April 2018.

Daereungwon () is a complex of Silla-era tumulus tombs in Gyeongju, South Korea. Since 2011, it has been a designated Historic Site. Daereungwon is a popular tourist attraction. In 2023, it was reported that it received around one million visitors on average per year.