[4k] Historical place in Gyeongju South Korea | 경주 여행 | 경주문화관광 - korea 4k walke
Most visited place in Gyeongju South Korea. 여행코스추천 | 경주 여행 | 경주문화관광 - Gyeongju-si (경주시)
Gyeongju is a major tourist destination for South Koreans as well as foreign visitors.
Gyeongju is the main destination in South Korea for visitors interested in the cultural heritage of Silla and the architecture of the Joseon Dynasty (1392–1910). The city has 31 National Treasures, and Gyeongju National Museum houses 16,333 artifacts. There are four broad categories of relics and historical sites: tumuli and their artifacts; Buddhist sites and objects; fortresses and palace sites; and ancient architecture. Prehistoric remains including Mumun pottery have been excavated in central Gyeongju, in the Moa-ri and Oya-ri villages of the Cheonbuk-myeon district, and in the Jukdong-ri village of the Oedong-eup district. Dolmens are found in several places, especially in Gangdong-myeon and Moa-ri. Bronze Age relics found in Angye-ri village of Gangdong-myeon, Jukdong-ri and Ipsil-ri villages of Oedong-eup and graveyards in the Joyang-dong district represent the Samhan confederacy period of around the 1st century BC to the 3rd century AD.
There are 35 royal tombs and 155 tumuli in central Gyeongju, and 421 tumuli in the outskirts of the city.Silla burial mounds built after the period of the Three Kingdoms are found in central Gyeongju, including tumuli in the districts of Noseo-dong, Nodong-dong, Hwangnam-dong, Hwango-dong and Inwang-dong. Western Gyeongju has the tomb of King Muyeol in Seoak-dong, nearby tumuli in Chunghyo-dong and the tomb of Kim Yu-sin. The tombs of Queen Seondeok, King Sinmun, King Hyogong and King Sinmu are at the base of Namsan mountain while the tombs of King Heongang, King Jeonggang, King Gyeongmyeong and King Gyeongae are on the slopes of the mountain. In addition to the tombs, tumuli have been found surrounding Namsan mountain and in the western part of Geumgang mountain. Artifacts excavated from the tombs of Geumgwanchong (gold crown tomb), Seobongchong (western phoenix tomb), Cheonmachong (heavenly horse tomb) and northern and southern parts of Tomb No. 98 are good examples of Silla culture.
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Cheomseongdae
Cheomseongdae is a symbolic cultural heritage and landmark of Gyeongju, which has been preserved since it was built during the reign of Queen Seondeok. It is at the center of the Gyeongju Historic Site’s Wolseong District (UNESCO World Heritage Site), which features historical sites in the downtown area. As you explore Cheomseongdae, you’ll be amazed at the level of sophistication in terms of architecture, science, and technology used to interlock the stones together.
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Donggung and Wolji
Donggung and Wolji served as the royal palace for princes during the Silla era, and as a venue for banquets hosted for royal retainers and envoys. During the reign of King Munmu, he dug a pond in the compounds of Donggung and planted beautiful flowers and raised rare birds and animals in the pond (Wolji). Donggung and Wolji are often regarded as the best place to enjoy Silla-styled landscaping technique, and home to the most beautiful view at night.
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Bunhwangsa Temple
Adjacent to Hwangryongsa Temple is Bunhwangsa Temple, which famous for the unique shape of its Mojeonseoktap Pagoda created in the same style as the Jeontap Pagoda. It is a historical temple where you can find traces of famous Buddhist monks such as Wonhyo and Jajang, and is said to have been built during the reign of Queen Seondeok. Almost nothing remains of the original temple, but the Bunhwangsa Stone Brick Pagoda and the Joseon Dynasty building known as Bogwangjeon still stand. You can also see the famous “Samryongbyeoneojeong Fishery,” which is estimated to have existed since the Silla era.
ADREES ; Gyeongju City, Gyeongsangbuk-do Province
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