"Gyeongju - the Silla-Kingdom capital" Kyongju by WStat

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Gyeongju remains an important centre of Korean Buddhism. East of the downtown lies Bulguksa, one of South Korea's largest Buddhist temples; nearby is Seokguram, a famed Buddhist shrine. Traditional prayer locations are found on mountains throughout Gyeongju. Such mountains include Namsan near the city center, Danseok-san and Obong-san in the west, and the low peak of Hyeong-san on the Gyeongju-Pohang border. Namsan in particular is often referred to as "the sacred mountain," due to the Buddhist shrines and statues which cover its slopes.

Graves of the Silla emperors

Old Gyeongju farm

Pros and Cons

Pros:Superbly tended antiquities
Cons:too much for two days
In a nutshell:History everpresent Korea !

Last visit to Kyongju: Sep 2007
Intro Written May 19, 2008
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globetrott Jun 27, 2008 at 9:58 PM

how interesting to learn about these old cultures ! The Silla Tombs and Cheomseongdae are amazing, thanks for sharing !