Begin with a visit to Bulguksa temple, located in the foothills of the mountains. This is an extremely elaborate and colorful temple which represents the apex of the artistry of the Silla kingdom: the stonework is particularly impressive.

Cheomseongdae Observatory is the oldest existing astronomical observatory in Asia. It was used for observing the stars in order to forecast the weather.

Take a stroll at the open museum of Gyeongju city by visiting Royal Tumuli Park

Continue to the Gyeongju National Museum, which displays the artifacts from the Silla culture, with 2,500 exhibits including Silla crowns and Buddhist artifacts on display, and a further 80,000 in storage.