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Gyeongju has a cooler version of a humid subtropical climate (Köppen: Cfa). Due to its coastal location, Gyeongju has a slightly milder climate than the more inland regions of Korea. In general, however, the city's climate is typical of South Korea. It has hot summers and cool winters, with a monsoon season between late June and early August.
Oreung (Korean: 오릉; Hanja: 五陵; lit. five tombs) is a complex of five Silla-era royal tombs in Gyeongju, South Korea.They are now a tourist attraction. [1] They are part of the Gyeongju Historic Areas UNESCO World Heritage Site. [2]
Cheomseongdae (Korean: 첨성대; Hanja: 瞻星臺; lit. star-gazing tower) is an astronomical observatory in Gyeongju, South Korea.Cheomseongdae is the oldest surviving astronomical observatory in Asia, [1] [2] [3] and possibly even the world.
Seochulji (Korean: 서출지; Hanja: 書出池) is a pond in Namsan-dong, Gyeongju, South Korea. On July 11, 1964, it was designated Historic Site of South Korea No. 138. [1] It is a natural pond and has been long famed for its beauty. The pond is associated with a legend recorded in the Samguk yusa. [1]
It is located in Gyeongju, South Korea. On January 21, 1963, it was designated Historic Site of South Korea No. 23. [1] [2] It is a tumulus tomb encircled by a stone fence and carvings of the twelve animals of the zodiac. [2] Gyeongdeok's burial is mentioned in the historical texts Samguk sagi and Samguk yusa. [3]
A general view inside the stadium prior to the World Cup opening match between Qatar and Ecuador at Al Bayt Stadium on Nov. 20, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar.
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]
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