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Gyeongju Heritage Tour: Explore Ancient Silla
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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
(328 Ratings)
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Heavyed
Dec 11, 2024
Great tour and guides - Great experience with Ken and Tien. My native language is English, my wife's is Mandarin so we were able to get tours in our native languages.
The tour sites themselves were interesting and well explained by the guides. Lunch setup was good except they didn't take foreign credit cards so had to borrow cash from another member of tour. Well organized with sufficient rest breaks. What's app group started for sharing information.
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Anthony_s
Dec 6, 2024
Well worth the money - Our tour guides were Sunny for the Korean speakers and Enzo for the English speakers. As my wife and I are Australian we were fortunate to have Enzo for our guide.
Enzo was a pleasure, being fluent in English and expert in all phases and shades of Korean history. We learned so much about the various kingdoms, dynasties and Emperors that it was hard to take all that information in. We will use Google to cement our knowledge.
All in all it was a great experience and well worth the money.
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Veronica_t
Dec 5, 2024
A beautiful day spent in Gyeongju! - We had two guides, Wing Wing who guided in English, and she speaks well in Chinese and Cantonese too. Mr Ko was the other Chinese-speaking guide. Both were wonderful guides. Wing Wing knows the best photo spots and offers to take photos for each group. Although we visited 6 locations, which are all worthwhile, I did not feel rushed. I think the time allocated at each location was appropriate. I especially like that we were able to order our lunch online from a menu given by the guides while we were traveling to the second sighseeing destination. Lunch was on the table when we arrived at mealtime. We were lucky to catch the beautiful autumn 🍂 foliage at all the locations, especially in Bulguksa Temple. I definitely recommend this tour but be prepared to spend a long day out.
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Danielle_g
Dec 2, 2024
Awesome - Jiwon was an amazing guide and we had a beautiful day in Gyeongju. She taught us a lot about Korean history and culture. She also took some amazing photos and knew all the best photo spots!
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Sally_g
Dec 1, 2024
Highly recommend Gyeongju tour - This is a very worthwhile tour with lots of different kinds of experiences. I especially loved visiting the excavated tombs at Gyeongju and watching the videos of craftsman making gold horse decorations like in the ancient days. The town is charming with many quite little lovely coffee and tea cafes. A full and very rewarding day.
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Agnesmehi
Dec 1, 2024
Be sure to visit - Gyeongju is the ancient capital of the Silla Kingdom.
The whole UNESCO World Heritage site is impressive and very extensive and scattered, it consists of various parts and you can walk for hours.
On the grounds there are huge burial mounds, temples worth seeing, excavations, bridges, observatory and lakes.
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Kim_h
Nov 30, 2024
10/10 recommend! - It was such a great day, we got to see many attractions and Juna was super knowledgeable, kind and helpful. Great value for what we did/saw! Would definitely recommend this day tour to everyone!
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Jillian_m
Nov 24, 2024
Book this tour with Bobby!!!! - I booked at the very last minute and Bobby was all over making sure I knew where to be and at what time. I can't imagine being able to see as much as I did without this tour. I would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Busan who wants a day trip to the original capitol of Korea. It was a long day, but definitely worth it. The sights we saw during the day were beautiful, but the two evening locations were stunning. Bobby knew so much about the sights that we visited. He was also a pretty great photographer for everyone on the tour! Lastly, he showed us how to get to the Gwangalli drone show at the very end of the tour. It was right timing, but was a wonderful way to finish the evening. Thank you, Bobby, for everything!
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Sally_c
Nov 29, 2024
Good day out - Very good tour, lots fitted in. Enzo our guide was very good at explaining about the history of where we were.
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Joshua_p
Nov 25, 2024
Lucy and Mike were fantastic!! - The night sites that we visited were really memorable. They were great locations for pictures and it was a good conclusion to the whole day tour. Lucy and Mike were incredibly knowledgeable of not only the night locations, but every other site we visited. It was a great experience having them as tour guides.
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