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2 Days Gyeongju Private Tour from Seoul and Near Seoul
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Gyeongju-si
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Tourists will be stayed 1 room for 1 ~ 3 people
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Tourists will be stayed 2 room for 4 ~ 6 people
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Tourists will be stayed 3 room for 7 people
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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* The capital of Korea's oldest ancient kingdom called Silla and the most beloved cultural capital of Korea
Gyeongju was the capital city of thousand-year-old Silla Kingdom. Gyeongju embraces Buddhism, science, andvibrant ancient culture that blossomed by the artistry of the Silla people, and the great spirits of Hwarangdo that enabled the unification of the three kingdoms. Thus, Gyeongju is a UNESCO-designated city which should be preserved by the public
● The itinerary can be adjusted upon customer's request ● Can listen all of the useful information such as politics, religions, society, culture and nature of Korea from knowledgeable driving guide
Itinerary 1st day: Pick up from Seoul o...
Highlights
2 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Private Driving guide
All Fees and Taxes
Toll Fees
Hotel pick-up and sending
Breakfast
Parking Fees
Accommodation
Personal Food(Lunch & Dinner) and Drink
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Gyeongju National Museum → Anapji Pond → Tumuli Park(Daereungwon) → Cheomseongdae Observatory
4 Stops
1
Gyeongju National Museum
● Visiting the museum before traveling to the Gyeongju area will give you a better understanding of Gyeongju's history, culture and traditions.
Introduction
Gyeongju National Museum is loved by visitors and residents alike as it houses numerous historical and cultural artifacts of the Silla dynasty (57 BC - AD 935). The museum recently went through renovation, and the galleries and the exhibition halls have taken on a new look. In addition to improving facilities for visitors' convenience, Gyeongju National Museum is making efforts to contribute to the community and re-establish its identity as a museum by making efforts to provide lifelong learning opportunities and improve management. As a significant cultural center, Gyeongju National Museum not only strives to preserve, exhibit, and research the rich history and culture of Silla, but it also strives to take a leap forward to become a cultural multi-complex center by promoting international exchange opportunities, social education programs, and a variety of special exhibitions.
1 hour
2
동궁과월지
● As the palace site of the Silla era, their building site and, above all, the pond that contains the philosophy of the Orient gives the tourists a beautiful impression
Introduction
Gyeongju Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond was the secondary palace site which was used by the crown prince of the Silla Kingdom. It also served as a banquet site for important national events and important visitors. After the fall of Silla, the site was abandoned and forgotten. The pond was referred to as "Anapji" during the Goryeo and Joseon periods. In the 1980s, a pottery fragment with letters “Wolji” (a pond that reflects the moon) carved onto it was found, revealing the true name of the pond. After the discovery, the site was renamed to the current Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond.
Current Status
[Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, Gyeongju] Historic Site No. 18 (Designated on January 21, 1963)
1 hour
3
Daereungwon Tomb Complex
● It is a place where several tombs of Silla kings are together and the inside of the tombs can be reproduced to see the costumes and life of the kings of that time.
Introduction
Within Daereungwon Tomb Complex is Cheonmachong Tomb (Ancient Tomb No. 155), which was excavated in 1973. Cheonmachong Tomb consists of a wooden coffin placed inside an underground chamber mounded with boulders and earth, characterized as a typical upper class tomb of the Silla period. The mound has a height of 12.7 m with a diameter of 50 m, and consists of a layer of rocks collected from streams. Below the rock layer is a wooden chamber that is 6.5 m long and 2.1 m wide, reaching 2.1 m in height, with the wooden coffin at its center. A total of 11,526 artifacts were discovered within the tomb, including Cheonmado, an artwork considered highly valuable as it is Korea's first artwork to be excavated from an ancient tomb.
Current Status
[Daereungwon Ancient Tomb Complex, Gyeongju] Historic Site No. 512 (Designated on July 28, 2011)
1 hour and 30 minutes
4
Cheomseongdae Observatory
Introduction
Cheomseongdae is the oldest existing astronomical observatory in Asia.
Constructed during the reign of Queen Seon-deok (r. 632-647), it was used to observe stars in order to forecast the weather. This stone structure is a beautiful combination of straight lines and curves, and was designated as National Treasure No.31 on December 20th, 1962.
Cheomseongdae was built in a cylinder shape with stones 30cm in diameter. 362 stones were piled up to make 27 levels. Roughly 4.16m up from the bottom there is a 1㎡ square entrance and a space to hang a ladder under it.
The inside is filled with soil up to the 12th level, and the 19th, 20th, 25th, and 26th levels all have long rocks hanging on two areas, shaped as the Chinese letter '井' (jeong).
It stands 9.17m high and the base stone on each side measures 5.35m.
The Vernal Equinox, Autumnal Equinox, Winter Solstice, Summer Solstice and the 24 solar terms (also known as the astronomical solar year) were determined by observating of stars. The pavilion stone is believed to have been used as a standard of deciding directions, north, south, east and west. The 362 stones used to build Cheomseongdae represented the 362 days in a lunar year.
Current Status
National Treasure No.31 (Designated on December 20, 1962)
30 minutes
2 Days Gyeongju Private Tour from Seoul and Near Seoul
(1) Reviews
Gyeongju-si
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* The capital of Korea's oldest ancient kingdom called Silla and the most beloved cultural capital of Korea
Gyeongju was the capital city of thousand-year-old Silla Kingdom. Gyeongju embraces Buddhism, science, andvibrant ancient culture that blossomed by the artistry of the Silla people, and the great spirits of Hwarangdo that enabled the unification of the three kingdoms. Thus, Gyeongju is a UNESCO-designated city which should be preserved by the public
● The itinerary can be adjusted upon customer's request ● Can listen all of the useful information such as politics, religions, society, culture and nature of Korea from knowledgeable driving guide