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Gyeongju Heritage Tour: Explore Ancient Silla
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309 Ratings
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Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Gyeongju on this UNESCO Heritage Tour. Explore ancient tombs, traditional villages, Buddhist temples, and more in one day.
Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Gyeongju on this UNESCO Heritage Tour. Explore ancient tombs, traditional villages, Buddhist temples, and more in one day.
Duration:
13 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Bulguksa Temple - Bulguksa Temple is the iconic landmark of Gyeongju and was recognized as a World Cultural Asset by UNESCO in 1995. The temple’s beauty and the artistic craftsmanship of its stone relics are renowned worldwide.
- Yangdong Folk Village - Yangdong Village: UNESCO World Heritage - Korea’s largest traditional village, highlighting…
- Bulguksa Temple - Bulguksa Temple is the iconic landmark of Gyeongju and was recognized as a World Cultural Asset by UNESCO in 1995. The temple’s beauty and the artistic craftsmanship of its stone relics are renowned worldwide.
- Yangdong Folk Village - Yangdong Village: UNESCO World Heritage - Korea’s largest traditional village, highlighting the traditional culture of the Joseon Dynasty and its stunning natural surroundings.
- Daereungwon Tomb Complex - Daereungwon, also known as the Park of Royal Tombs, is a site with 23 tombs from the Silla Dynasty. Among these, Cheonmachong (Tomb of the Heavenly Horse), which is open to the public, stands out as one of the most significant.
- Hwangnidan-gil - Adjacent to Daereungwon, Hwangridan Street showcases the modern side of Gyeongju with a variety of street food and trendy cafes.
- Woljeong Bridge - Woljeong Bridge boasts a rich history spanning centuries. Built with robust stone arches, it exemplifies ancient engineering techniques. Crossing the Woljeongcheon Stream, this historic bridge has been a crucial part of Gyeongju’s transportation network for generations, serving as a tangible link to the city’s past.
- Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond - Donggung & Wolji: Initially constructed in 674, this artificial pond in Gyeongju National Park is steeped in historical memories. In 1972, the Korean government temporarily drained the pond, uncovering thousands of Silla artifacts that had either fallen into or been thrown into the water.
What's Included
- Yangdong Village Admission Fees
- Transport by air-conditioned coach/minivan
- Donggung & Wolji Admission Fees
- English, Chinese and Korean speaking guide
- Daereungwon Admission Fees including Cheonmachong Tomb ticket
- Yangdong Village Admission Fees
- Transport by air-conditioned coach/minivan
- Donggung & Wolji Admission Fees
- English, Chinese and Korean speaking guide
- Daereungwon Admission Fees including Cheonmachong Tomb ticket
What's Not Included
- Meals
- Traveler’s insurance
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
- Meals
- Traveler’s insurance
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
Additional Information
Enjoy this one day tour to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Gyeongju. The tour offers an immersive journey through the region’s rich history and culture.
You will explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as Yangdong Village and Bulguksa Temple, showcasing traditional Korean life and Buddhist architectural masterpieces. The tour includes a visit to the…
Enjoy this one day tour to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Gyeongju. The tour offers an immersive journey through the region’s rich history and culture.
You will explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as Yangdong Village and Bulguksa Temple, showcasing traditional Korean life and Buddhist architectural masterpieces. The tour includes a visit to the ancient tombs of Silla Dynasty royals at Daereungwon and a stroll through the modern yet traditional Hwangridan Street.
You will also experience the historical Donggung Palace and the serene Wolji Pond. Also, visit Woljeong Bridge at night for its beautiful night view scenery. Led by an expert guide providing historical context, this tour is perfect for those looking to discover the best of Gyeongju in one day, complete with comfortable transportation for a memorable experience.
Location
Seomyeon Station Exit 12
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(309 Ratings)
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Donna_k
Oct 9, 2024
Terrific tour. Lucy was a great guide. Highly recommend. - It was a full day of touring and the sites visited were amazing. Lucy, our guide was terrific and provided factual, as well as personal, commentary. The tour is a great value for the money.
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Kimberly_k
Oct 7, 2024
This day trip tour of... - This day trip tour of Gyeongju from Busan is so worth it. It is listed as a 13 hour tour, which intimidated me, but if you get on/off at Haeundae Station it only ends up being around 11 hours. The number of sites you are taken to alone makes the trip worth it. I would not have gone to more than half the locations on my own and having a guide to teach us about the historical significance at each site made it all the sweeter. Bobby Kim is a funny and knowledgable guide. He is encouraging of any/all questions and will research during the trip if he doesn't immediately know the answer. I would highly recommend this tour!
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Qichun_t
Oct 6, 2024
good tour guide - the tour guide help to pift the spirit amidst the drizzle during the tour.
kudos to lucy and jinjin for putting the effort to make strangers as a team
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Jamesmashhouri
Oct 2, 2024
WingWing was our lovely... - WingWing was our lovely knowledgeable guide and this was a great tour, it packed so much into the day really made the most of it
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Loand465
Oct 2, 2024
Gyeongju Day Tour - Bobby kept the tour running punctually whilst providing some light-hearted laughs and insights to get us through what was a very hot day.
The tour is a great stress-free option to see Gyeongju without a car or having to navigate public transport. It was a good mix of guided tour and personal spare time to explore the sites as we wished.
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Ted_h
Oct 1, 2024
Unique sites and history - Enjoyed all of the sites we saw during the day. The highlight was the palace lit up at night. Great guide who shared many insights about Korean history and culture. One of our best tours.
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Joanne_m
Oct 1, 2024
Bobby and GinGin were... - Bobby and GinGin were fabulous hosts. They love their country and made our trip a wonderful experience.
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Ada_b
Sep 30, 2024
Bobby the best guide! - Bobby was a great tour guide as everything run very smoothly. Lunch was already waiting for us, there was plenty of free time in Gyeongju to go to specific places, I recommend cake and tea at Cheongsudang Gyeongju. You enter without waiting in lines and listen to many interesting stories as Bobby is taking care of us very well. Highly recommend!
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Maria_b
Sep 30, 2024
Historically beautiful and very well organized - A very well organized and exciting trip, a must take if you want to visit the most beautiful remote spots outside of Busan. A very special shout out to our tour guide Bobby who was not only funny, knowledgeable and eager to share some history but also went all out in helping me retrieve my lost wallet!! Highly recommended
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2liezl
Oct 6, 2024
Great Places, Short Time - Gyeongju is a wonderful destination filled with plenty of beautiful sights and intriguing history, and my family and I are grateful for our guide Bruce, for his high level of passion and expertise.
My reason for the lower rating, however, stems from the organization of the tour. I think that everyone could benefit from there being less pick-up/drop off points. As of the time I took this tour and the writing of this review, there are three. This means that, by selecting to be picked up at the first stop, I still need to wait for an additional hour plus for the tour to fully start. That hour could be better-utilized, i.e dedicated toward more time in certain spots. That, to me, is the crux of the issue that I had with this tour.
Especially because I was traveling together with more than one member of my family, there were times wherein we felt rushed. We would have loved to be able to spend more time in Yangdong Village, for example, where the buildings are spread out across the hillside. Another example is Bulguksa Temple. We had time to walk through the main part, but there were at least two other sections that we were unable to walk to, simply because there wasn’t enough time. Even the last stop at Woljeong Bridge, could have benefited from five to ten additional minutes.
I would recommend this for those who are short on time and/or those who are content with simply breezing through their sightseeing with only a surface-level appreciation of their surroundings. Otherwise, the scheduling in and of itself leaves much to be desired.
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