Continued from Part 1….
5. Neoseo-ri Tombs (너서리왕릉): Once surrounded by houses, the half dozen or so tombs of Noseo-ri have been cleared of buildings and made into oasis-like park in the midst of downtown Gyeongju. Just across the street from Bonghangdae tomb, this park is a great spot for tomb watching, an afternoon picnic or [...]
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10 Jul 10
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Posted in Gyeongju, Sites to see, Tips for tourists, Tombs, Top 10, history
Tagged 12 Animals, ancient carvings, architecture, Chinese Zodiac, Gyeongju, history, legends, people, Shilla Dynasty, Tips for tourists, Tombs, Top 10
Tagged 12 Animals, ancient carvings, architecture, Chinese Zodiac, Gyeongju, history, legends, people, Shilla Dynasty, Tips for tourists, Tombs, Top 10
27 Jun 10
Perched on the ridge of Mt. Tohamsan (토함산) , looking East over the Churyeong (추령) Pass is one of the best kept secrets of Gyeongju: the Beak Nyeon Cha Jip (백년찻집) or “100 Years Tea House”. Whether you’re a dedicated tea aficionado or you need a break on the trip over to the East Sea [...]
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Posted in East Sea, Gyeongju, Restaurants, Sites to see, Tips for tourists
Tagged 100 Years Tea House, Beak Nyeon Cha Jip, East Sea, Gyeongju, hiking, Korean food, Mt. Tohamsan, Restaurants, Seokkuram, Tea, teahouse, Tips for tourists
Tagged 100 Years Tea House, Beak Nyeon Cha Jip, East Sea, Gyeongju, hiking, Korean food, Mt. Tohamsan, Restaurants, Seokkuram, Tea, teahouse, Tips for tourists
12 May 10
Coming up in about a week and a half is my absolute favorite holiday in Korea: Seokga Tanshinil (석가탄신일), or Buddha’s Birthday. Every temple in Korea celebrates Buddha’s Birthday one way or another. Most hang lanterns, have special ceremonies and serve a special group lunch or dinner for parishioners. A few of the larger or [...]
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Posted in Buddhist culture, Bulguk-dong, Gyeongju, Statues & carvings, Temples & shrines, Tips for tourists, holidays
Tagged ancient carvings, architecture, Buddha's Birthday, Buddhism, Bulguksa, Golgulsa, Gyeongju, holidays, lantern parade, Seokkuram, Seonmudo, sights to see, Spring, temples, Tips for tourists, video
Tagged ancient carvings, architecture, Buddha's Birthday, Buddhism, Bulguksa, Golgulsa, Gyeongju, holidays, lantern parade, Seokkuram, Seonmudo, sights to see, Spring, temples, Tips for tourists, video
4 May 10
Continued from Part 1:
5. The Buddha Boulder (부처바위) of Tapgol Valley (탑골): Tucked behind the quaint beauty of Oknyeongam Hermitage (옥룡암) in Tapgol (pagoda) Valley is a large rock outcropping covered with Buddhist carvings. There are dozens of cryptic images including meditating Buddhas, flying Devas, pagodas, and even winged lions! The quiet magic of [...]
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Posted in Buddhist culture, Gyeongju, Statues & carvings, Tips for tourists, Top 10, history
Tagged ancient carvings, Buddhism, Byeondosan, cycling, Geumgangsan, Gyeongju, hiking, history, Namsan, ruins, Seokkuram, Shilla Dynasty, sights to see, Tips for tourists, Top 10
Tagged ancient carvings, Buddhism, Byeondosan, cycling, Geumgangsan, Gyeongju, hiking, history, Namsan, ruins, Seokkuram, Shilla Dynasty, sights to see, Tips for tourists, Top 10
28 Apr 10
One of the cool things about Gyeongu is that it’s literally covered with ancient stone Buddhas from the Unified Shilla Dynasty (통일 신라), most dating back to around the 7th or 8th centuries C.E. Very little is generally known about the sculptors who chiseled out these masterpieces way back when, though they were probably carved [...]
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Posted in Buddhist culture, Gyeongju, Statues & carvings, Tips for tourists, Top 10, history
Tagged ancient carvings, Buddhism, Byeondosan, cycling, Geumgangsan, Gyeongju, hiking, history, Namsan, ruins, Shilla Dynasty, sights to see, Tips for tourists, Top 10
Tagged ancient carvings, Buddhism, Byeondosan, cycling, Geumgangsan, Gyeongju, hiking, history, Namsan, ruins, Shilla Dynasty, sights to see, Tips for tourists, Top 10
15 Apr 10
Over the last week or so the cherry blossoms (벚꽃) here in Gyeongju have just exploded. Hopefully,you got out to see them last weekend as we’ve been in for a bit of nasty weather lately. The temperature’s really dropped and we even had some snow mixed in with the rain tonight, which is not going to [...]
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Posted in Festivals, Gyeongju, Hwangnam-dong, Tips for tourists, Tombs
Tagged Cherry Blossoms, Daereungwon, fesitvals, Gyeongju, Kim Yu-shin, sights to see, Spring, Tips for tourists, Tombs, Tumuli Park
Tagged Cherry Blossoms, Daereungwon, fesitvals, Gyeongju, Kim Yu-shin, sights to see, Spring, Tips for tourists, Tombs, Tumuli Park
7 Apr 10
As I’ve been trying to get the word out about events before they actually happen, I’m pleased as puddin’ to announce that it’s that time of year again for the Gyeongju Soju (소 주) & Ddeok (떡) , or Liquor and Rice Cake Festival. As always, the festival’s in Hwanseong Park. The official word [...]
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Posted in Festivals, Food & drink, Gyeongju, Hwangseong-dong, Tips for tourists
Tagged ddeok, fesitvals, Gyeongju, Hwangseongdong, Korean food, liquor, nightlife, rice cake, soju, Spring, Tips for tourists
Tagged ddeok, fesitvals, Gyeongju, Hwangseongdong, Korean food, liquor, nightlife, rice cake, soju, Spring, Tips for tourists
5 Apr 10
One of my few complaints about Gyeongju is that there just aren’t many foreign restaurants here. Sure, Gyeongju has all your usual greasy fast food joints, but you’ve got to go all the way to Daegu to find a TGI Fridays or Outback Steak House. And if you’re itching for Thai or Mexican, just forget it. Luckily we [...]
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Posted in Downtown, Gyeongju, Restaurants, Tips for tourists
Tagged downtown, Gyeongju, Italian food, nightlife, Restaurants, Tips for tourists, Vegetarian food
Tagged downtown, Gyeongju, Italian food, nightlife, Restaurants, Tips for tourists, Vegetarian food
