Attractions · Gyeongju
Things to do in Gyeongju.
The Silla capital for a thousand years, an hour inland from Busan: the day tours run across to its temples and tomb parks and back the same evening.
Bulguksa Temple
Silla Buddhism at its height: the temple rebuilt from 751 under chief minister Kim Dae-seong, its twin stone pagodas Dabotap and Seokgatap, the bridges climbing to the halls, and the Seokguram Grotto in the mountain above, UNESCO listed together since 1995.
How to book: The temple opens early and the grotto sits a winding drive above it; Gyeongju's sights are spread across the old capital, so a tour earns its keep. The button below books the UNESCO day tour from Busan, covering Bulguksa, Yangdong Folk Village, the Daereungwon tomb park and Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond lit at dusk.
Book the Gyeongju UNESCO day tour from Busanvia Viator · affiliate linkPlanning the stay itself: the area guides cover what is on, and the hotels page covers where to sleep near it.