Gyeongju, South Korea
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Gyeongju had become a major tourist spot for locals and foreigns alike mainly because of the Silla heritage that it had inherited. It was once a capital of the Silla kingdom and was filled with artistic structures and crafts. Many have been destroyed during the Japanese occupation, the Mongol attack and several radical groups in the city. For a time the city after the Silla period lost its popularity and became known again only with the advent of convenient transportation and excavation of the many treasured crafts of the Silla Kingdom.
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Sights to See
Miscellaneous
- Eastern Historic Zone
Shopping Spree
- Gyeongju Folk's Hand Craft Village
Accommodations
Five and Four Stars
Hotel Hyundai Gyeongju - aside from offering business class amenities, it also boasts of a relaxing view of the Bomun Lake. Address is at 477-2, Sinpyeong-dong, Gyeongju-shi.
Kolon Hotel - surrounded by a garden and golf course, the hotel offers a relaxing recourse away from city life but close to Bulguksa Temple. Address is at 111-1, Ma-dong.
Hilton Gyeongju - Located near the edge of Bomun Lake and offers in its own lobby some art collection of bronze statues, canvases and ceramics from various places world wide. Has various facilities for sport minded people- like pool, tennis court, squash court, a golf practice range. Location is at 370, Sinpyeong-dong, Bomun
Three and Two Stars
Gyeongju Park Tourist Hotel - strategic location at the center of the city and near the Express Bus Terminal. Address is 170-1 Noseo-dong, Downtown.
Budget lodging
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Kyongju Cheil Youth Hostel - Address is at 63-63, Chinhyeon-dong, Gyeongju National Park.
Kyongju Pomun Youth Hostel - Address is at San 87, Songok-dong, Bomun.
Pulguk-sa Youth Hostel - 530-3, Chinhyeon-dong, Gyeongju National Park
Dining Places
Most luxury hotels have restaurants serving different kind of cuisine. Restaurants at Kamp'o Port usually serves fresh seafood dishes. Gyeongju's specialty however is a sweet bread called Hwangnam.
Check out some of the local dishes of South Korea
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