Gyeongju, South Korea

In the 8th century, about 100000 Koreans lived in Gyeongju, a coastal city filled with Buddhist art and temples. For a period of three centuries in which the entire country was one, with Gyeongju as their capital, and where lead by the powerful Silla Dynasty. Today, a population of 150,000 Koreans call Gyeongju home. However, more than five million tourists come during the year to visit the place where Korea was born.

Culture:

Gyeongju is a place that is very rich in culture. I believe the culture of a place gives it it's charm, so let's learn about the culture in this beautiful place.

Cuisine:

In Gyeongju, you can see many food stands on the street. They tend to serve the local specialties; such as Gyeongju Ssambap. I would recommend trying the following: Hwangnamppang , Gyeongju Chalborippang , Gyeongju Chalborippang , and something I mentioned earlier Gyeongju Ssambap. Also visit this site : http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_6.jsp?gotoPage=1&cid=996701&out_service=.

Must See Places:

The Silla Tombs

In the center of Gyeongju, a city park contains more than 20 tombs made of stone. In one tomb removed in 1973, more than 11,000 objects of cultural and historical value were found

Mount Namsan

Not far from Gyeongju, this rocky mountain has plenty of temples and rock reliefs. Many items of artistic and cultural importance can be viewed here