"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.

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  • 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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    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 !

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