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Gyochon Traditional Village (Korean: 교촌마을) is a Korean folk village in Gyeongju, South Korea. [1] The village hosts various events, including traditional Korean music performances. [2] The village contains the historic Choe Jun House , the home of a major aristocratic family. [3]
Tourism in Gyeongju is a major industry and defining feature of Gyeongju, South Korea. Gyeongju is a major cultural site and tourist destination for South Koreans and foreigners with about 8 to 9 million visitors annually. [ 1 ]
Gyeongju lies in the southeastern corner of North Gyeongsang Province, and is bounded by the metropolitan city of Ulsan on the south. Within the province, its neighbors include Pohang on the north, Cheongdo County on the southwest, and Yeongcheon on the northwest. [3] Gyeongju is located about 50 kilometers (31 mi) north of Busan. [4]
The Gyeongju Historic Areas of South Korea were designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000. The protected areas encompass the ruins of temples and palaces, outdoor pagodas and statuary, and other cultural artifacts left by the Silla Kingdom. The historic areas are sometimes known as one of the largest outdoor museums in the world.
Bulguksa (Korean: 불국사) is a Buddhist temple on Tohamsan, in Jinhyeon-dong, Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea.. It is a head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism and contains six National Treasures, including the Dabotap and Seokgatap stone pagodas, Cheongun-gyo (Blue Cloud Bridge), and two gilt-bronze statues of Buddha.
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Gyeongju National Park (Korean: 경주국립공원) is a national park in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It is the country's only historical national park. [1] [2] It was designated the country's national park on December 31, 1968. The park covers many of the principal Silla historical sites in Gyeongju City. [2]
The resort covers the districts of Bomun-dong, Sinpyeong-dong, Amgok-dong and Cheongun-dong. It is situated under the ruin of the old fortress on Myeonghwal mountain, 6.5 km east of the central Gyeongju and faces Toham mountain. It provides lodging, eatery, recreation and sports facilities in the city.