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Seokguram, Gyeongju

2.9

World heritage site · Monument · Religious Site

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Symbolizing a spiritual journey into Nirvana, Seokguram treasures forty figures representing Buddhist principles and teachings. Nestled in the hills and made of hundreds of granite stones, the 8th-century cave temple is the only intact structure surviving from the Silla era and a World Heritage Site. Pass a narrow corridor lined with bas-reliefs of guardian deities, which leads from a rectangular antechamber into the main rotunda. Once there, take a moment to appreciate the 3.3 m ( ft) tall statue of Buddha, seated on a pedestal and smiling generously. Add Seokguram and other attractions to your Gyeongju trip itinerary using our Gyeongju online driving holiday planner.

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FROM $190 BOOK WITH VIATOR Gyeongju UNESCO World Heritage Sites and History Full-Day Tour with Lunch Gyeongju UNESCO World Heritage Sites and History Full-Day Tour with Lunch

4.9

Duration: 8 hours

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FROM $256 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full day Private Gyeongju UNESCO Heritage Tour : a glimpse into Silla Full day Private Gyeongju UNESCO Heritage Tour : a glimpse into Silla

5.0

Duration: 11 hours

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FROM $490 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private tour, 1Day Gyeongju city tour by KTX from Seoul-World Heritage Site Private tour, 1Day Gyeongju city tour by KTX from Seoul-World Heritage Site

4.7

Duration: 8 to 9 hours

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FROM $460 BOOK WITH VIATOR Gyeongju UNESCO World heritage tour including Bulguksa from Seoul by KTX train Gyeongju UNESCO World heritage tour including Bulguksa from Seoul by KTX train

Duration: 7 hours

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FROM $320 BOOK WITH VIATOR (Private) 1Day Gyeongju city tour From BUSAN - UNESCO World Heritage Site (Private) 1Day Gyeongju city tour From BUSAN - UNESCO World Heritage Site

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By britasafaris

Nice place visiting these traditional areas keeps the culture alive and the next generation has the opportunity to travel and experience the rich history held by these places

Nice place visiting these traditional areas keeps the culture alive and the next generation has the opportunity to travel and experience the rich history held by these places more »
By AnLily

Similar to Punjab/India’s Kohinoor Diamond, the Diamond of Seokguram stolen by Japan still ‘rubs’ postcolonial Koreans the wrong way. Built around 500 CE, on the unification of Korea, Seokguram...

Similar to Punjab/India’s Kohinoor Diamond, the Diamond of Seokguram stolen by Japan still ‘rubs’ postcolonial Koreans the wrong way. Built around 500 CE, on the unification of Korea, Seokguram... more »
By FeltonS

This is a magical, sacred place that even the finest fantasy writer couldn't dream up. Good to visit during the off-season, or early in the week, when crowds aren't present and the magic really comes.... more

This is a magical, sacred place that even the finest fantasy writer couldn't dream up. Good to visit during the off-season, or early in the week, when crowds aren't present and the magic really comes.... more »