"An Ancient City Blossoms" Top 5 Page for this destination Kyongju by bpacker

Kyongju Travel Guide: 222 reviews and 486 photos

A dandelion in an ancient temple site, Gyeongju

Gyeongju, Glorious Ancient City

The living museum without walls blossoms under the seductive spell of Spring. There really isn't a lovelier time to visit Gyeongju. Everywhere you go, you'll see fresh reminders of life co-existing with the glorious ancient past.

Cherry Blossoms and Moutains

...And sprigs after springs of pale pink cherry blossoms .

Bulguksa Temple, Gyeongju

This is afterall the site of one of the oldest city in Asia . Miss this UNESCO recognised site and you've missed the best part of Korea.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Historial sites are clearly mapped out in walking/cycling routes
Cons:Annoying charge for each and every place of interest
In a nutshell:A living musuem without walls

Last visit to Kyongju: Apr 2004
Intro Updated Dec 27, 2005
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Reviews (24)

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Story behind the Emille Bell Off The Beaten Path (7)

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Travelogues (2)

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Comments (8)

Luchonda May 15, 2007 at 3:31 AM Report Abuse

Again a superb page - I like the flower pics and the horse driven carriage ! Greetz from Belgium
akikonomu May 4, 2007 at 9:40 AM Report Abuse

Hilarious - I had the same reaction with the Observation Tower even though I knew its historical importance. Also craning my neck, hoping it'll grow taller than the fence.
volopolo Oct 15, 2006 at 10:26 AM Report Abuse

lovely page! Nikos
iwys Jan 26, 2006 at 11:39 PM Report Abuse

I read your tips both before and after my trip to Gyeongju last weekend, and found them very helpful.
nepalgoods Mar 7, 2005 at 11:59 PM Report Abuse

I remember all the wonderfull flowers, when I visited Kyongju. So beautiful!
Ines28 Nov 18, 2004 at 11:47 AM Report Abuse

What a lovely page, Glenda, and fantastic travelogues! I found the "Emille-story" quite touching! Thanks! :-)
kenyneo Jun 7, 2004 at 1:15 AM Report Abuse

Excellent work Glenda , very informative and beautifully written, as I said you deserve the trip. I always have the fear as my frens warn me that u will see stadium, amusement park and mall ..guess its where you go In Korea ! TQ
kenmerk Jun 1, 2004 at 4:10 AM Report Abuse

UR right, I guess Spring time is the time to visit here... (cherry blossoms are a-booming and the natives aren't as grumpy...) Nice page, Glenda... (I stayed at that same hotel (Kolon) in Kyongju about 11 years ago...)