(Gyeongju UNESCO itinerary) Seokguram is an artificial grotto constructed of granite that comprises an antechamber, a corridor and a main rotunda. It enshrines a monumental statue of the Sakyamuni Buddha looking out to sea with his left hand in dhyana mudra, the mudra of concentration, and his right hand in bhumisparsa mudra, the earth-touching mudra position. Together with the portrayals of devas, bodhisattvas and disciples, sculpted in high and low relief on the surrounding walls, the statues are considered to be a masterpiece of East Asian Buddhist art. The domed ceiling of the rotunda and the entrance corridor employed an innovative construction technique that involved the use of more than 360 stone slabs.

(Gyeongju UNESCO itinerary) Bulguksa is a Buddhist temple complex that comprises a series of wooden buildings on raised stone terraces. The grounds of Bulguksa are divided into three areas – Birojeon (the Vairocana Buddha Hall), Daeungjeon (the Hall of Great Enlightenment) and Geungnakjeon (the Hall of Supreme Bliss). These areas and the stone terraces were designed to represent the land of Buddha. The stone terraces, bridges and the two pagodas – Seokgatap (Pagoda of Sakyamuni) and Dabotap (Pagoda of Bountiful Treasures) – facing the Daeungjeon attest to the fine masonry work of the Silla.

Le village d'artisanat populaire de Gyeongju se compose de 40 maisons aux toits de chaume et de tuiles, habitées par des artisans locaux aux savoir-faire traditionnels. On y trouve divers domaines de production artisanale, notamment le métal, la poterie, le bois, les bijoux, le hanbok (vêtement traditionnel coréen) et la pierre.

Large ancient tombs of kings and nobles of the Silla Kingdom can be seen around Gyeongju at the Daereungwon Tomb Complex. There are twenty-three large tombs located here; 13 have been excavated but only 1 (Cheonmachong - tomb of King Michu) is open to the public. The chamber of the tomb contained a lacquered wooden coffin that had burial goods placed around it. A total of 11,500 artifacts were recovered from the tomb, demonstrating the king's lavish lifestyle. The tomb was excavated in 1973 and is believed to date probably from the fifth century.

At Gyeongju Gyochon Village, visitors can see the House of the Gyeongju Choi Clan (Important Folklore Material No. 27) and try some Gyeongju Gyodong Beopju Liquor (Important Intangible Cultural Asset No. 86-3). The village centers around the Gyeongju Choi Clan, a family known to have maintained their wealth for over 12 generations, producing many important people. Visitors can learn about the lifestyle and spending habits that enabled the family to do this. The village is also home to the site of Yoseokgung, the house of Silla Princess Yoseok. Nearby attractions include Gyerim Forest, Naemulwangneung Royal Tomb, and Gyeongjuhyanggyo Local Confucian Scho

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. 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 observation 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.

Le Musée national de Gyeongju est apprécié des visiteurs comme des habitants, car il abrite de nombreux objets historiques et culturels de la dynastie Silla (57 av. J.-C. - 935 apr. J.-C.). Récemment rénové, le musée comprend désormais une galerie d'art, une salle d'exposition d'objets historiques, une salle d'exposition sur l'étang Wolji et un espace d'exposition. Outre l'amélioration des installations pour le confort des visiteurs, le Musée national de Gyeongju s'efforce de contribuer à la communauté et de rétablir son identité de musée en s'efforçant d'offrir des possibilités d'apprentissage continu et d'améliorer sa gestion. En tant que centre culturel important, le Musée national de Gyeongju s'efforce non seulement de préserver, d'exposer et de rechercher la riche histoire et la culture de Silla, mais aussi de devenir un centre culturel polyvalent en favorisant les échanges internationaux, les programmes d'éducation sociale et diverses expositions temporaires.

Étang Anamji (Palais Donggung et Étang Wolji) Le palais Donggung et l'étang Wolji de Gyeongju étaient un palais secondaire utilisé par le prince héritier du royaume de Silla. Il servait également de lieu de banquet pour les grands événements nationaux et les visiteurs de marque. L'étang fut créé en 674, sous le règne du roi Munmu. Il comprend trois petites îles et un paysage de douze collines au nord-est. Après la chute de Silla, le site fut abandonné et oublié. Il fut appelé « Anamji » à partir des époques Goryeo et Joseon. Dans les années 1980, un fragment de poterie gravé des lettres « Wolji » (un étang reflétant la lune) a été découvert, révélant ainsi le véritable nom de l'étang. Suite à cette découverte, le site fut rebaptisé « Palais Donggung et Étang Wolji ».