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Gyeongju UNESCO World Heritage Guided Day Tour From Busan
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261 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.
Duration:
13 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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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 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
- Transport by air-conditioned coach/minivan
- Admission fees
- English, Chinese and Korean speaking guide
What's Not Included
- 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 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
KTX Busan Station Exit 1
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(261 Ratings)
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Lourdescalatay
Aug 2, 2024
Great experience - Great trip, welll organised although a littel long but thanks to our guide, Bobby king it was deserved all the day
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Jodis1223
Aug 1, 2024
Just wonderful! - What a wonderful place and a wonderful tour! This tour made it easy to just enjoy the amazing sites without driving or rushing or worrying!
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Jackson_b
Jul 23, 2024
Excellent - Excellent tour. Just the right amount of time to see the sights. The traditional lunch in the folk village was beautiful. Wing wing and Sunny were awesome. Always gave a good explanation of the sight and showed a few highlights, before letting you explore on your own . I highly recommend and if possible ask for WingWing.
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Nika_r
Jul 21, 2024
Amazing day - The entire tour was great, especially both our (English) tour guide Amy and her coworker who was in charge of the Chinese group. They both did their best and were very helpful during the tour with a huge smile and positive attitude.
As for the tour it is a nice tour and you get to see a lot in one day. Yo basically relax while driving arrive to a specific location, get all the most important informations about the place and then you get to see it. We also got some free time at each location so that we could explore on our own.
I would most definitely recommend this trip to everyone.
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Cynthia_l
Jul 16, 2024
Magnificent experience! - From a well-choreographed and comfortable journey to insightful descriptions, Victoria was a terrific guide! We were able to choose our delicious food early from an online menu and experience a fabulously prepared Korean meal. Topping off the daytime destinations were two magnificently-lit structures. Not to be missed!
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E956lqalejandrag
Jul 15, 2024
Great tour! - Jiwon & Mr. Go (spelling?) were amazing guides! They split us up into two groups (Mandarin & English-speaking). Jiwon was fantastic and provided great context and history about the sites we visited. She was also a great photographer! We loved having them as guides & really appreciated the information they provided :) I would highly recommend this tour!!
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Djk64
Jul 14, 2024
High Value History Tour! - JiWon and the other guide were great! We were about 20 people, and they broke us in to English-speaking, and Mandarin-speaking groups and did the coord and tours that way. Very easy to handle and highly convenient. Good value for the cost of the visit. Also a nice mix of “Historical” sites and some K-popular food/district site in the afternoon. Take a lot of water to drink….
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Michael_t
Jul 14, 2024
Bruce was a great tour guide. Super interesting - This was a great day.. they allowed enough time in every place - very organized. Interesting history
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Radhika_r
Jul 9, 2024
A trip not to be missed ... - A very comfortable trip from KTX Busan station to the UNESCO heritage structures.. Appreciate the efforts of Amy and Sunny in Guiding the English and Chinese Tourists...A well curated Day trip very much worth the cost.,
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Tilak_c
Jul 25, 2024
Tiring tour - This tour should be completed in shorter time. Our tour was in 12 hours, which could have been reduced. Most of the places time allotted was more than required. Appreciate if it can be squeezed to 8-9 hrs max...
The tempo/Van service in such long distance tour may be avoided...it was uncomfortable
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