2-Day Gyeongju Excursion by Seoul City Tour



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Duration: 2d
Location: Gyeongju, Andong South Korea | Gyeongju, South Korea


Category: Multi-Day & Extended Tours

Highlights:
Insight into the history and culture of South Korea
Exploring Gyeongju, former capital of the Silla kingdom
Visits to the Cheongseongdae observatory & Anapji pond
Relics dating back to Korea's golden age of Buddhist art
Important artifacts at the Gyeongju National Museum

Inclusions:
2-day guided tour of Gyeongju and Busan
Admission fees
Breakfast on day 2
Roundtrip transportation to and from your Seoul city center hotel by coach

Description:

Uncover the fascinating history and culture of South Korea in this 2-day tour. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site at the temple of Bulguksa to marvel at national treasures and see important historic artifacts of the kingdom at the fascinating Gyeongju National Museum.

Day 1
Make your way to the coastal city of Gyeongju, former capital of the kingdom of Silla that ruled southeastern Korea for most of the 1st millennium. Visit famous historical treasures such as the Seokguram grotto and the temple of Bulguksa, where you can marvel at the ancient pagodas and explore the history of the golden age of Buddhist art in the Silla kingdom.

Complete your tour for the day and head to your nearby hotel to check in and unravel for the night.

Day 2
Start your day with a visit to the fascinating Gyeongju National Museum, where you can see a collection of important artifacts considered to be part of Korea's national cultural heritage. From its location directly next to the royal tomb, you can stop at nearby popular landmarks such as the Anapji pond and Cheomseongdae, a tower whose origins in the 7th century make it East Asia's oldest surviving observatory.

Your tour ends with a visit to the Folk Craft Museum, where you can observe everyday items commonly used by Koreans past and present, with a focus on traditional village life and folk arts and crafts.



Cancellation Policy: 4 days
Know before you book: Children 1 and younger are complimentary., At least 3 people are required for this activity to take place., Hotel pickup is only available to select hotels in central Seoul. If your hotel is located outside of central Seoul, you must pay an additional surcharge directly to the driver., You will receive confirmation of your exact tour departure time when you call to confirm your reservation.

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