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Bulguksa Temple UNESCO heritage
Cheonmachong tomb inside museum
Gyeongju ONE DAY (History + Heritage + Culture + Local food + Craft)
Gyeongju National museum
Ceramic craft

Gyeongju ONE-DAY Highlights for PRIVATE CRUISE PASSENGER'S

By Frank Yi
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is €384 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Gyeongju was the capital of the Silla Kingdom, ruled by 56 dynasties for about 1,000 years, and then collapsed. It is one of Korea's important historic city where you can get a glimpse of the splendid Buddhist culture of the Silla era, at the time, they had an international trade and exchanges culture that was active with China, Japan, India, and the Middle East, it will be understood about the Silla kingdom lifestyle of ancient Koreans, like the philosophy, culture, and science.

Gyeongju is the whole city is a wall-less museum, So that, you can visit the Bulguksa Temple UNESCO, Seokguram Grotto UNESCO, and Daereungwon Cheonmachong where can see the tombs of Silla nobles and Kings, more attractions visit, as well as you can enjoy traditional Silla craft pottery village, Gyeongju traditional rice winery, and local foodie, while in a tour!

  • Comfortable return with private transport from Busan
  • Flexible itinerary depending on a cruise your schedule.

Activity location

  • Seokguram
    • 999 Jinhyeon-dong,
    • 780-400, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Seokguram
    • 999 Jinhyeon-dong,
    • 780-400, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea

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Transport with driver in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • Opening hours: Mon 08:00-10:00
  • English

Mini Van, Mini Bus, Coach Bus: Shared transport with other travellers ( Korean driver simple English )
Pickup included

Price details
€383.96 x 1 Adult€383.96
Total
Price is €383.96
Large private Group (8-15pax) in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • Opening hours: Mon 08:00-10:00
  • English

Large Van, Mini Bus: Flexible itinerary with Guide
Pickup included

Price details
€479.95 x 1 Adult€479.95
Total
Price is €479.95
Small private Group (1-7pax ) in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • Opening hours: Mon 08:00-10:00
  • English

Saloon, Mini Van: Flexible itinerary with Guide
Pickup included

Price details
€479.95 x 1 Adult€479.95
Total
Price is €479.95

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transport
  • What's includedWhat's includedFree pickup and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's includedGuide + driver or driving guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedGas + toll + parking fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMeals + Admission fees not included ( pay at the spot )
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSeokgulam Grotto W 5,000/per Bulguksa temple W 5,000/per
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTomb Complex W 3,000/per Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond W 2,000/per
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedYangdong Folk Village W 4,000/per Tongdosa Temple W 3,000/per

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Minimum 2 people numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet the requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Meet up point: Customer requested on time and location and pick- your up in front of exit gate with your name picker.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Seokguram
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
(Gyeongju UNESCO itinerary) Seokguram is an artificial grotto constructed of granite that comprises an antechamber, a corridor and a main rotunda. It enshrines a monumental statue of the Sakyamuni Buddha looking out to sea with his left hand in dhyana mudra, the mudra of concentration, and his right hand in bhumisparsa mudra, the earth-touching mudra position. Together with the portrayals of devas, bodhisattvas and disciples, sculpted in high and low relief on the surrounding walls, the statues are considered to be a masterpiece of East Asian Buddhist art. The domed ceiling of the rotunda and the entrance corridor employed an innovative construction technique that involved the use of more than 360 stone slabs.
Bulguksa Temple
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
(Gyeongju UNESCO itinerary) Bulguksa is a Buddhist temple complex that comprises a series of wooden buildings on raised stone terraces. The grounds of Bulguksa are divided into three areas – Birojeon (the Vairocana Buddha Hall), Daeungjeon (the Hall of Great Enlightenment) and Geungnakjeon (the Hall of Supreme Bliss). These areas and the stone terraces were designed to represent the land of Buddha. The stone terraces, bridges and the two pagodas – Seokgatap (Pagoda of Sakyamuni) and Dabotap (Pagoda of Bountiful Treasures) – facing the Daeungjeon attest to the fine masonry work of the Silla.
Gyeongju Folk Craft Village
  • 40m
  • Admission ticket not included
Gyeongju Folk Craft Village consists of 40 thatched and tile-roofed houses, lived in by local artisans of traditional arts and crafts skills. Various fields of crafts production including metal, pottery, timber, jewels, hanbok (Korean traditional clothes), and stone crafts can be found in the village.
Daereungwon Tomb Complex
  • 40m
  • Admission ticket not included
Large ancient tombs of kings and nobles of the Silla Kingdom can be seen around Gyeongju at the Daereungwon Tomb Complex. There are twenty-three large tombs located here; 13 have been excavated but only 1 (Cheonmachong - tomb of King Michu) is open to the public. The chamber of the tomb contained a lacquered wooden coffin that had burial goods placed around it. A total of 11,500 artefacts were recovered from the tomb, demonstrating the king's lavish lifestyle. The tomb was excavated in 1973 and is believed to date probably from the fifth century.
Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village
  • 40m
At Gyeongju Gyochon Village, visitors can see the House of the Gyeongju Choi Clan (Important Folklore Material No. 27) and try some Gyeongju Gyodong Beopju Liquor (Important Intangible Cultural Asset No. 86-3). The village centers around the Gyeongju Choi Clan, a family known to have maintained their wealth for over 12 generations, producing many important people. Visitors can learn about the lifestyle and spending habits that enabled the family to do this. The village is also home to the site of Yoseokgung, the house of Silla Princess Yoseok. Nearby attractions include Gyerim Forest, Naemulwangneung Royal Tomb, and Gyeongjuhyanggyo Local Confucian Scho
Cheomseongdae Observatory
  • 20m
Cheomseongdae is the oldest existing astronomical observatory in Asia. Constructed during the reign of Queen Seon-deok (r. 632-647), it was used to observe stars in order to forecast the weather. This stone structure is a beautiful combination of straight lines and curves and was designated as National Treasure No.31 on December 20th, 1962. It stands 9.17m high and the base stone on each side measures 5.35m. The Vernal Equinox, Autumnal Equinox, Winter Solstice, Summer Solstice, and the 24 solar terms (also known as the astronomical solar year) were determined by observation of stars. The pavilion stone is believed to have been used as a standard of deciding directions, north, south, east and west. The 362 stones used to build Cheomseongdae represented the 362 days in a lunar year.
Gyeongju National Museum
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Gyeongju National Museum is loved by visitors and residents alike as it houses numerous historical and cultural artefacts of the Silla dynasty (57 BC - AD 935). The museum recently went through renovation, separating into an art gallery, historical artefacts exhibition hall, Wolji Pond exhibition hall, and a planned exhibition space. In addition to improving facilities for visitors' convenience, Gyeongju National Museum is making efforts to contribute to the community and reestablish its identity as a museum by making efforts to provide lifelong learning opportunities and improve management. As a significant cultural centre, Gyeongju National Museum not only strives to preserve, exhibit, and research the rich history and culture of Silla, but also to take a leap forward to become a cultural multi-complex centre by promoting international exchange opportunities, social education programmes, and a variety of special exhibitions.
Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Anamji pond ( Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond ) Gyeongju Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond was a secondary palace used by the crown prince of the Silla Kingdom. It also served as a banquet site for important national events and important visitors. The pond was created in 674, during the reign of King Munmu. The pond features three small islands, and a landscape of 12 small hills to the northeast. After the fall of Silla, the site was abandoned and forgotten. The pond was referred to as "Anapji" from the Goryeo and Joseon periods and onwards. In the 1980s, a pottery fragment with the letters “Wolji” (a pond that reflects the moon) carved onto it was found, revealing the true name of the pond. After the discovery, the site was renamed to the current Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond.
Yangdong Folk Village
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
( UNESCO optional itinerary ) Gyeongju Yangdong Village is Korea’s largest traditional village, showcasing the traditional culture of the Joseon Dynasty and the beautiful natural surroundings. Thanks to its many cultural heritages, including treasures, national treasures, and folklore materials, the entire village has been designated as a cultural heritage site. Many people have visited this village to see its wealth of cultural heritages and scenic surroundings. Charles, Prince of Wales, visited this village in 1993.
Tongdosa Temple
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
( UNESCO optional itinerary ) All of Tongdosa Temple is in perfect harmony, from its long history to the surrounding landscape. As society changed, so did the temple over time, adding many new structures as well as a management system that matches the current digital society. Tongdosa Temple was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage in 2018 along with other sansa monestaries that were recognised as a valuable heritage.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSeokguram
    • 999 Jinhyeon-dong,
    • 780-400, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLESeokguram
    • 999 Jinhyeon-dong,
    • 780-400, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea

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