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Gyeongju Attractions

Bulguksa

Bulguksa is located on the Toham mountain in Gyeongju. It was designated as a World Heritage by the UNESCO in 1995. Bulguksa represent of Korean Buddist temple.

It is popular with foreign tourists, including Korean tourists. There are many national treasure and Buddist art. Bulguksa shows building techniques in Silla period. Also It was built by Kim Dae Seong in King Gyeongdeok(751). He was built for he’s parents.

Dabotap is emblematic of Buddha “DABO”. It is fancy and unique stone pagoda. It was designated as a national treasure No.20. Seokgatap is emblematic of “SAKYAMUNI”, The stone pagoda means Buddha. Also It is polished. It was designated as a national treasure No.21.

Bulguksa

Dabotop and Seokgatap

Bomun Tourism Complex

Bomun Tourism Complex is located in Gyeongju. It is very famous place in Gyeongju, because There are many things to enjoy. It is 8.5million square meter.

There are about six hotels and four resorts, lots of pensions, too. Bomun Lake is artificial lake, 1.6million square meter. Gyeongju world has 30 rides, Water park and sledding slope. Also, In the park, Many trees and flowers. Especially, a great cherry blossom place in Spring. Some people riding bicycle or ATV, and walking. Many people take a pictures. There are also many kind of facilities. Golf clubs, experience ATV and hot-air balloon, bungee jumping and survival game and others. There are conference centers and many souvenir store.