Gyeongsangbuk-do Things to Do
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The Best Things to Do in Gyeongju
Gyeongju is commonly referred to as the roofless museum of Korea. The ancient capital of Silla has a lot to offer. From historical sites to natural wonders, the possibilities are endless. But,…
Bizzar & Artsy Finds at RP
As far as prop shops go, there are none as modern and unique as RP. The place has made a name for itself among the hip and artistic young crowd in Seoul by stocking a highly-curated selection…
Gyeongju National Museum – A Historical Site in Gyeongju
Many of you must be familiar with Korea National Museum, but have you ever heard about Gyeongju National Museum? Like its name, it is a museum that is located in Gyeongju which is far away…
Daecheongho Lake: Korea’s 3rd largest lake
Daecheongho Lake is a man-made lake established to provide water to the residents of Daejeon and Cheonju cities. It is also the 3rd largest lake in the whole of Korea, spanning both…
A small trip to Jikjisa Temple, Gimcheon-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Jikjisa Temple was founded by Venerable Ado in 418 ACE. Given the 1700-year history of Korean Buddhism, this temple is one of the oldest temples established in the Korean peninsula. The name…
Juwangsan National Park
Juwangsan (주왕산) is easily overlooked due to its location and difficulty of transportation. But what it lacks in ease, it gains in beauty, authenticity, and uniqueness. I have been to a number…
A day of fun at Gyeongju Expo Park.
Brief Introduction The Gyeongju World Culture Expo Park occupies the space near the Bomun Lake area. The park is opened all year to visitors. It consists of the Gyeongju Tower, Natural History…
New Year Sunrise Festivals in Korea
The curtain’s coming down on 2020, which means it’s time to compose your plans and programs for the fresh year. Thus, many wants to find out the way to greet the new…
Samsa Marin Sea trail: A walk across the middle of the sea
What better way to enjoy a walk across the middle of the sea and feel the glistening breeze than Samsa Marin Sea trail? Samsa Marine Sea trail located South of Gangguhang Port in Yeongdeok,…
Gomosanseong Fortress-The Gateway to North Gyeongsangbukdo
North Gyeongsangbukdo or Gyeongsang Province is a province in eastern South Korea, which is divided into 10 cities, Mungyeong is one of them. Mungyeong owns a lengthy history and known today…
Ulleungdo and Dokdo Islands—Is It Worth Going to Both?
Most tourists in South Korea only know about Jeju Island. However, near South Korea’s border with Japan, are the Ulleungdo and Dokdo Islands. The area is located in Ulleung County in the North…
Mystery Ulleungdo and a beautiful Dokdo (Part 3)
Other must-see places on Ulleungdo and an incredible trip to Dokdo! I will share the same plan, you have already seen in Part 1 and Part 2 (click on the links). It will help you to understand…
Mystery Island – Ulleungdo (Part 2)
In the first part of the post, I wrote about transportation, accommodation, and a few places to go. Now, I would like to share with you the most popular tourist sites on Ulleungdo island.…
Mystery Island – Ulleungdo (Part 1)
Ulleungdo is one of the most beautiful, green, and clean islands in Korea. It is located right in the middle of the East Sea, i.e., 120 km east of the Korean Peninsula. To point out, not so…
Buseoksa Temple – Must Visit Place in Korea
South Korea is basically home to some of the ancient and historical Buddist temples on Earth. It is safe to say that Buddist temples are a vital and significant part of the landscape of South…
Andong Hanok Village – UNESCO World Heritage
This particular village in Andong city of South Korea is no ordinary village. Anyone visiting the village takes a leap down the path to ancient times of this region. Seriously! When I say…
Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond – A Heavenly Place in Korea
A royal palace with an artificial pond. Doesn’t that give you a picture of a drama set with a historical background? Well actually, if you’re a fan or a person who casually watches Korean…
Listening to the sound of rural life at Hahoe folk village
Hahoe folk village, located in Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do province, is a traditional village where preserves Joseon Dynasty’s style architecture and folk traditions. Here, tile-roofed houses and…
Trip to Gyeongju, South Korea’s ancient capital (Day 2)
Today I will continue my previous post about Gyeongju, South Korea’s ancient capital. If you will visit Gyeongju city, the visit of royal tombs is must to do. The city is full of ancient royal…
Trip to Gyeongju, South Korea’s ancient capital (Day 1)
Gyeongju was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Silla. This city is full of historical sites, that designated as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO and the destination often called the ‘museum…