A city filled with cultural relics, Gyeongju dates
back to the 1st century BC in the province of Gyeongsangdo.
Goguryeo(37 BC~ AD668)and Baekje's (18 BC ~ AD678) collapse
gave rise to the first unified Korea under the reign of
the Silla (57 B.C. ~A.D. 935) kings. The incredible 992
year history of the Unified Silla Kingdom makes today's
Gyeongju a tourist'dream. This picturesque city allows
tourists to step back in time, experience the beauty of
the land and exquisite architecture,and view numerous
relics from the Unified Silla Kingdom. This one of a kind
historical treasure of a city attracts around 8~9 million
tourists a year (both domestic and foreign). Some of the
most famous sites here include: Bulguksa Temple, Seokguram
Grotto, The National Gyeongju Museum, Daereungwon Royal
Burial Grounds, Bunhwangsa Temple, Cheongseongdae Observatory,
Hwangnyongsa Temple, Ahnapji Pond, Poseokjeong Watercourse,
Namsan Mountain, and Bomun Lake Resort. At the 2002 World
Heritage Committee gathering, Gyeongju's relics were recognized
among the worlds most treasured (for the preservation
of Gyeongju's relics, UNESCO has placed many relics on
the international 'Cultural Treasure' list).
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