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One-Day Gyeongju UNESCO and Cultural Tour

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Highlights

Gyeongju is the Korean Silla dynasty's ancient capital, The Silla dynasty ruled the Korean peninsula for almost 1,000 years, from 57 BC to 935 AD, and much of the cultural achievements of the time can still be seen in Gyeongju. At the time, Silla was a prosperous country, and its capital Gyeongju was the fourth largest city in the world. The city was home to the Silla court and most of the kingdom’s elite, and you can still see remnants of their lavish lifestyle and after-life. Explore Korean history, culture, traditional local food for a single day


  • Recommend of itinerary-

Seokguram - Bulguksa Temple - Lunch - Folk Craft Village - Bomun Lake - Daereungwon Tomb Complex - Cheomseongdae - Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village - National Museum - Return to Busan or drop-off Gyeongju


All itinerary flexible and comfortable round trip.

Itinerary

Kim Dae-seong, the Prime Minister in the 10th year of King Gyeongdeok’s reign in the Silla era (751), established Seokguram Cave.

At that time, it was called Seokbulsa. During King Gyeongdeok’s reign (742-765), a lot of cultural properties, including Bulguksa Temple, Hwangnyongsadaejong Bell, and Seokguram Cave, were made, which made the period the heyday of Silla’s Buddhist art.

The plane structure of the stone grotto is square in front and round at the back.

The Bonjonbul (the principle Buddha) statue is at the center, and various statues are carved on its girth, such as the Cheonbusang, Bosalsang, Nahansang, Geosasang, Sacheonwangsang, Inwangsang, and Palbusinjungsang statues. Unlike the stone grottos in Indian or Chinese temples, this stone grotto, which was assembled with artificially trimmed granite, is a masterpiece that harmoniously combines the ideal Buddhist world, science and technology, and sophisticated carving skills. Moreover, this stone grotto has a rectangular front chamber (entrance) and a circular main chamber, which are connected by a passage (corridor).

The round ceiling of the main chamber is made of about 360 flat stones. This degree of construction skill is very rare, and the excellent technique used can hardly be paralleled in world history.

The Samguk Yusa (the Memorabilia of the Three Kingdoms) records that Kim Dae-Seong built Seokguram Cave for his parents.

Seokguram Cave is the culmination of Silla art and is valued as representative of Oriental Buddhist art.

The Cave was registered in UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 1995.
- Recommendation itinerary in Gyeongju UNESCO -
* Pick up customized required at the Hotel, KTX train, Cruise port in Busan

Itinerary: Seokguram Grotto UNESCO - Bulguksa Temple UNESCO - Folk Ceramic Village - Daereungwon Tombs - GyoChon Hanok Village - Cheomseongdae Observatory - Anapji pond -National Museum

Itinerary: Yangdong Village - Bulguksa Temple UNESCO - Daereungwon Tombs - Cheomseongdae Observatory - Anapji pond - National

Museum

Itinerary: Seokguram Grotto UNESCO - Bulguksa Temple UNESCO - Folk Ceramic Village - Millennium park - Daereungwon Tombs -National Museum
* Return to customized required at the Hotel, KTX train, Cruise port in Busan
*I will discuss with you and advise for the customized tour with flexible itinerary.

What's included

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Private transportation
Busan, Gyeongju free transport service after the tour
Free pickup and drop-off
Guide + driver or driving guide
Gas + toll + parking fees

NOT INCLUDED

Meals + Admission fees not included ( pay at the spot )
Seokgulam Grotto W 5,000/per Bulguksa temple W 5,000/per
Tomb Complex W 3,000/per Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond W 2,000/per

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Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must be provide to ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Minimum 2 people numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet the requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Meet up point: Customer requested on time and location and pick- your up in front of exit gate with your name picker.

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