Gyeongju: A Journey Through the 'Museum Without Walls'
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Step Back 1,000 Years Gyeongju was the capital of the Silla Kingdom for nearly a millennium. Today, the entire city is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Bulguksa Temple & Seokguram Grotto These are the crown jewels of Silla architecture. Bulguksa is a masterpiece of Buddhist art, while Seokguram features one of the most beautiful Buddha statues in the world, carved into a granite cave.
Daereungwon Burial Mounds Explore the massive grass-covered tombs of Silla kings in the heart of the city. Visit the **Cheonmachong** tomb to see the gold crowns and treasures found inside.
Donggung Palace & Wolji Pond Visit at night when the palace buildings are beautifully lit and reflected in the pond. It was once the secondary palace for the crown prince of Silla.