Full day Private Gyeongju UNESCO Heritage Tour : a glimpse into Silla
Full day Private Gyeongju UNESCO Heritage Tour : a glimpse into Silla
Do you want to catch splendid history of Shilla which lasted about 1,000years? Through the tour, you will visit major tourists spot in Gyeongju : Bulguksa temple, Seokguram Grotto, Tomb park, Cheomseongdae observatory, Anapji(Dongung and wolji),etc, learning the history of Shilla by your professional tour guide. If you’re into ancient cultures and traditions or just want a break from the fast cars and bright lights of cities in South Korea, take a day trip to Gyeongju.
Make a time travel at Gyeongju! Tour guides are friendly, accommodating and experienced. They will make your trip to Korea more special and memorable!
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
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 hourSeokguram
After that, you will have Tteokgalbi(grilled short rib patties) for lunch.
1 hourShilla Arts and Science Museum
Here you can watch the animated movie about this thousand year old Silla Kingdom. Take a look at Silla dynasty. The value of the show is on a par with a national treasure of Gyeongju.
1 hourDaereungwon Tomb Complex
The Daereungwon tomb has the large ancient tombs of kings and nobles of the Silla Kingdom.
30 minutesCheomseongdae Observatory
Near this tomb complex, there is Chemseongdae Observatory which is the oldest surviving astronomical observatory in Asia. The name of this observatory means star-gazing tower.
Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village
Around Chemseongdae Observatory, you will see a mix of old historical buildings and newly built hanok at Gyeongju Gyochon Hanok Village. You will figure out how they used to be back in the days. There are lots of handcraft shos and cafes too.
1 hourGyeongju National Museum
You can find relics of a thousand year from Shilla Kingdom!
1 hourDonggung Palace and Wolji Pond
From the tomb complex, your guide will take you to the Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond. This place is known as Anapji. You can see the most beautiful nightscape in Gyeongju. It may even give a sensational feeling of walking at night in the past during the time of Silla Dynasty. You can also hear one story behind this place from your guide.
1 hourIncluded
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional Guide
- Entrance fees in the itinerary
- Hotel pickup and dropoff
- Bottled water
- KTX - Korean bullet train from Seoul(Seoul option)
- Entry/Admission - Bulguksa Temple
- Entry/Admission - Shilla Arts and Science Museum
- Entry/Admission - Seokguram
- Entry/Admission - Daereungwon Tomb Complex
- Entry/Admission - Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond
Not Included
- Gratuities(optional)
- Other activities not on the tour plan
- Lunch
Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please add country code to your phone number at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.