Full day Customizable Private: Gyeongju UNESCO Heritage Tour with East Sea | 8 hours to 10 hours

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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Korean, English
  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pickup and dropoff
  • Lunch
  • KTX - Korean bullet train from Seoul(Seoul option)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional Guide
  • Entrance fees in the itinerary
  • Other activities not on the tour plan
  • Gratuities(optional)

Overview

Do you want to catch splendid history of Shilla which lasted about 1,000years? From the center of Gyeongju, a city that breaths of history, you run to the east. After 40 minutes, you come to an expensive view of the East Sea. There are more attractions in Gyeongju aside from the cultural and historical sites that you are familiar with. Through the tour, you will visit tourists spot in Gyeongju : Bulguksa temple, Seokguram Grotto, Gampohang Port, Gampo Kkakji Trail, Songdaemal Lighthouse, Igyeondae Observatory, Tomb of King Munmu, Gameunsa Temple Site, Columnar Joints Padosori Trail etc, learning the history of Shilla by your professional tour guide. If you’re into ancient cultures and traditions, take a day trip to Gyeongju. Make a time travel at Gyeongju! Tour guides are friendly, accommodating and experienced. Our guide will bring you local restaurant! This tour is a private tour so you can make your own plan, discussing with your tour guide! Enjoy more time at tour stops!

Pickup points

Hilton Gyeongju
484-7 Bomun-ro, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, KR, 38117

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Most of hotels are available for hotel pickup and drop-off but sometimes it's like Airbnb and located in small alleys, then we let you know where to meet a tour guide before tour date. So please let us know exact your contact number with National Code like. +82 +65 +1,etc ... Thank you:) Read more ▼

Itinerary

  • Bulguksa Temple

    Visit Bulguksa which is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site for being “a masterpiece of Buddhist art in the Far East.” If you are in the temple, you will see blooming cherry blossoms in spring and colorful foliage in fall.

    1 hour

  • Seokguram

    In the Seokguram Grotto, you can see statues of devas, bodhisattvas and disciples sculpted on the surrounding walls. After that, you will have Tteokgalbi(grilled short rib patties) for lunch.

    1 hour

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    From the center of Gyeongju, a city that breaths of history, you run to the east. After 40 minutes, you come to an expensive view of the East Sea. There are more attractions in Gyeongju aside from the cultural and historical sites that you are familiar with. There are so many enjoyable things to do in Gampohang Port. You can be happy with a plate of raw flounder, sit on a bench in the new marine park near the seawall of Gampohang and wonder where the end of the sea would be, and also take a photo of ‘Haegukgil road’ in Gampo Kkakji Trail or the scenery of thrashing waves in the sea wind here and there from the village.

    1 hour

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    Next visit is spending time at the Songdaemal Lighthouse. In addition to the lighthouse itself, modeled after the Three-story Stone Pagoda in the Gameunsa Temple Site, you can see the beautiful ‘Gampohang Port’ in one look. It is also a famous spot to watch the sunrise. Be the first to welcome the sun in the morning at Gampohang Port and the Songdaemal Lighthouse.

    30 minutes

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    The coast in front of Igyeondae Observatory is where you can view the underwater tomb of King Munmu, which is a tombstone that looks at the same things as the observatory.

    10 minutes

  • Gameunsa Temple Site

    Gameunsaji Temple Site was built by King Munmu (AD 661-681), the king of Silla who unified Baekje and Goguryeo in the late 7th century. The purpose of the temple site was to pray for help and guidance from Buddha against Japanese invasion. Unfortunately, King Munmu passed away before the completion of the temple, and left a will to be cremated and buried in the East Sea so that he may reincarnate as a sea dragon in order to protect the country. As he wished, King Munmu's ashes were scattered at Daewangam of the East Sea. The temple was completed and was named by his son, King Sinmun (AD 681-692) in respect and appreciation for his father. Gameunsaji The three-story stone pagoda at the temple site is a reminent of the early period of unified Silla, assembled with several parts which rise up to 13.4m high, known to be Silla's highest three-story pagoda.

    20 minutes

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    A little rocky islet approx. 200m from the shore at Bonggil-ri is the Underwater Tomb of King Munmu (661-681 A.D.), who unified the three kingdoms and became the 30th ruler of the Silla Kingdom. The king gave specific instructions to be buried in the East Sea after his death so that he would become a dragon and protect Silla from Japanese intruders. The rocky island, about 200 meters in circumference, is divided by a cross-shaped waterway, forming a pool at the center, at the bottom of which is a granite stone 3.6 meters long, 2.9 meters wide and 0.9 meters thick. Legend has it that the remains of King Munmu’s cremated body are buried under this rock. Historians still debate whether the ashes of the King Munmu were scattered or stored in an urn and placed under the rock.

    30 minutes

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    Treasure had been discovered in 2012 when nearby troops withdrew. ‘Fan-shaped Columnar Joints,’ designated as a Natural Monument No. 536. The 1.7 km-long ‘Columnar Joints Padosori Trail’ has been created where you can see various types of columnar joints in a fan shapes, slanted shapes, flat shapes, rising shapes, etc. The ‘Columnar Joints Observatory’ was built last year in October in a nearby plaza so that visitors can view various types of columnar joints that were made by waves over time. In the observatory, there are various exhibition articles about various geological sources including Yangnam Columnar Joints. A geological commentator is also there to give explanations of the natural formations.

    1 hour

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Additional Info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
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  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

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Incredible Day in Gyeongju with our guide Mimi

Published on Sep, 2023

Mimi was a fantastic guide, and Gyeongju was an incredible experience to appreciate the well preserved ancient Capitol of Silla Dynasty that ruled for almost 1000 years. Having a private guide allowed us to see everything yet not feel rushed in the process. There is a lot to see and Mimi made it a fun and super educational experience.

A fun and educational tour with Dongmin, the walking Wikipedia

Published on Dec, 2022

This was a very enjoyable tour to see the popular and hidden gems of Gyeongju. Dongmin is a veteran guide of the region and has all sorts of interesting trivia to share about the sights and country. He is passionate about the history of Korea, and is very efficiently laidback, giving ample time to soak in the sights of the packed itinerary, while keeping everything on schedule. Highly recommend!

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