| Page Views: 153 Last Visit to Kyongju: September, 2007 | Gyeongju - the Silla-Kingdom capital by WStat - last update: May 19, 2008 |
| Giant Drum,Bulguksa Temple |
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 |
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globetrott Sat Jun 28, 2008 05:58 UTC
how interesting to learn about these old cultures ! The Silla Tombs and Cheomseongdae are amazing, thanks for sharing ! |
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