Gyeongju Trip Overview
Do you want to catch splendid history of Shilla which lasted about 1,000years?
Make your own customized private tour and use your time efficiently in limited time in Gyeongju ! Experienced local Driver who can speak English in a well cleaned Private air-conditioned tour vehicle will take you to some places that you want to visit! There are many places though, you can discuss where to go and how much you want to spend time at the site! Itinerary is flexible! Plus you will have authentic local food Lunch in Gyeongju like locals! Through the tour, you will visit major tourists spot in Gyeongju : Bulguksa temple, Seokguram Grotto, Tomb park, Cheomseongdae observatory, Anapji(Dongung and wolji),etc.
Flexibility to customize your itinerary to your own preferences
Air-conditioned vehicle and Private driver for a more personalized experience Roundtrip hotel transport, plus all parking fees and tolls are included
This tour is a private tour so you can make your own plan!
Additional Info
Duration: 8 to 10 hours
Starts: Gyeongju, South Korea
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea
Do you want to catch splendid history of Shilla which lasted about 1,000years?
Make your own customized private tour and use your time efficiently in limited time in Gyeongju ! Experienced local Driver who can speak English in a well cleaned Private air-conditioned tour vehicle will take you to some places that you want to visit! There are many places though, you can discuss where to go and how much you want to spend time at the site! Itinerary is flexible! Plus you will have authentic local food Lunch in Gyeongju like locals! Through the tour, you will visit major tourists spot in Gyeongju : Bulguksa temple, Seokguram Grotto, Tomb park, Cheomseongdae observatory, Anapji(Dongung and wolji),etc.
Flexibility to customize your itinerary to your own preferences
Air-conditioned vehicle and Private driver for a more personalized experience Roundtrip hotel transport, plus all parking fees and tolls are included
This tour is a private tour so you can make your own plan!
Stop At: Bulguksa Temple, Bulguksa 385 Bulguk-ro, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do 38127 South Korea
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Seokguram, 999 Jinhyeon-dong, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do 780-400 South Korea
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Shilla Arts and Science Museum, Sinrayeoksagwahakgwan 33 Hadonggongyechon-Gil, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do 38126 South Korea
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Daereungwon Tomb Complex, 9 Gaerim-ro, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do 38165 South Korea
The Daereungwon tomb has the large ancient tombs of kings and nobles of the Silla Kingdom.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cheomseongdae Observatory, Wolseong-dong, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do South Korea
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village, Gyochonan-gil, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do South Korea
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, Inwang-dong, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do 38163 South Korea
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.
Duration: 1 hour
