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Gyeongju
South Korea · KPO
An open-air museum of Silla tombs and temples.
About
Gyeongju, historically known as Sŏrabŏl, is a coastal city in the far southeastern corner of North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It is the second largest city by area in the province after Andong, covering 1,324 km2 (511 sq mi) with a population of 264,091 people as of December 2012. Gyeongju is 370 km (230 mi) southeast of Seoul, and 55 km (34 mi) east of Daegu. The city borders Cheongdo and Yeongcheon to the west, Ulsan to the south and Pohang to the north, while to the east lies the coast of the Sea of Japan. Numerous low mountains—outliers of the Taebaek range—are scattered around the city.
Source: Wikipedia — Gyeongju (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- historical · world class
- architecture · excellent
- sightseeing · excellent
- tranquility · excellent
- affordability · good
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Weather through the year
- Jan42°F4d wet
- Feb46°F5d wet
- Mar57°F8d wet
- Apr67°F8d wet
- May76°F8d wet
- Jun82°F11d wet
- Jul86°F16d wet
- Aug87°F15d wet
- Sep78°F14d wet
- Oct68°F9d wet
- Nov58°F4d wet
- Dec44°F3d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Gyeongju's Top Attractions on Private Tour with a Licensed guideFrom $109 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private Gyeongju UNESCO Tour with local - Starts in GyeongjuFrom $232 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
GYEONGJU UNESCO Highlights : 4-Hours Private Tour with a LocalFrom $142 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Small group Market Tour and Korean Cooking Class in GyeongjuFrom $89 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
UNESCO Listed Historic Sites in Gyeongju National ParkFrom $19 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Hidden Buddhist Trails of Gyeongju – Namsan Hike with LocalFrom $209 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) (KPO), about 15 mi away.
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