Bulguksa (Korean: 불국사) is a Buddhist temple on Tohamsan,in Jinheon-dong,Gyeongju,North Gyeongsang Province,South Korea.
Gyeongju,historically known as Seorabeol,is a coastal city in the far southeastern corner of North Gyeongsang Province,South Korea. It is the second largest city by area in the province after Andong,covering 1,324 km2 (511 sq mi) with a population of 264,091 people as of December 2012. Gyeongju is 370 km (230 mi) southeast of Seoul,and 55 km (34 mi) east of Daegu. The city borders Cheongdo and Yeongcheon to the west,Ulsan to the south and Pohang to the north,while to the east lies the coast of the Sea of Japan. Numerous low mountains—outliers of the Taebaek range—are scattered around the city.
Tohamsan is a mountain with a height of 745 m (2,444 ft) in Gyeongju City in southeastern South Korea. It is part of the minor Dongdae Mountains range. The mountain lies within Gyeongju National Park and is the site of a large number of historic relics. The Silla-era Buddhist shrines of Bulguksa and Seokguram are on its slopes. The mountain stands at the intersection of three subdivisions of Gyeongju:Bulguk-dong,Bodeok-dong,and Yangbuk-myeon. The Sea of Japan can be seen from the peak,as can Gyeongju Basin,which includes the city center.
The Gyerim is a small woodland in Gyeongju National Park,Gyeongju,South Korea. The name literally means "rooster forest." The grove lies near the old site of the Silla kingdom palace in central Gyeongju. Nearby landmarks include the Banwolseong fortress,Cheomseongdae,the Gyeongju National Museum,and the Royal Tombs Complex.
Bingsu,sometimes written as bingsoo,is a milk-based Korean shaved ice dessert with sweet toppings that may include chopped fruit,condensed milk,fruit syrup,and red beans.
The Poseokjeong site near Namsan in Gyeongju,Gyeongsangbuk-do South Korea,was built in the Unified Silla period. The site once featured a royal pavilion which was said to have been the most beautiful royal villa of the time. Today,the only surviving remnant of the pavilion is a granite water feature.
Tourism in Gyeongju is a major industry and defining feature of Gyeongju,South Korea. Gyeongju is a major cultural site and tourist destination for South Koreans and foreigners with about 8 to 9 million visitors annually. A great deal of this is due to the city's status as a center of Silla heritage,derived from its former role as the capital of that ancient kingdom.
Hwangnam bread,also commonly called Gyeongju bread,is a local specialty of Gyeongju City,South Korea. It is a small pastry with a filling of red bean paste. Gyeongju bread was first baked in 1939 at a bakery in Hwangnam-dong in central Gyeongju.
Wolseong Palace Site,Gyeongju,also commonly known as Wolseong Palace,was the royal palace compound of the Korean Silla monarchy at their capital in Gyeongju during the Silla and Unified Silla periods. It takes its name from the approximate outline of the palace walls which were shaped like a crescent moon. Banwolseong has been also known as Sinwolseong or Jaeseong,which means where the king resides.
Girimsa is a Buddhist temple located on the slopes of Mount Hamwolsan in Gyeongju city,the North Gyeongsang Province,South Korea. It is a subsidiary temple of Bulguksa,the head temple of the 11th branch of Jogye Order. The temple was first established by Monk Gwangyu from India as Imjeongsa (林井寺) in 643,the period of Queen Seondeok's reign during the Silla kingdom period.
The Seoak Seowon is a seowon located in the neighborhood of Seoak-dong,Gyeongju,North Gyeongsang Province,South Korea. Seowon was a type of local academy during the Joseon Dynasty (1392–1897). It was established by local Confucian scholars especially Yi Jeong in 1651,the second year of King Hyojong's reign,to commemorate the virtue and scholarly achievements of scholar Seol Chong,and Choe Chi-won and General Kim Yu-sin. The enshrined people played important roles in the unification of Three Kingdoms of Korea into the Silla kingdom.
The Gyeongju Hyanggyo is a hyanggyo or government-run provincial school during the Goryeo and Joseon periods,which is located the neighborhood of Gyo-dong,Gyeongju,North Gyeongsang province,South Korea. The foundation date is unknown,but was established to enshrine the memorial tablet of a wise Confucian scholar and to commemorate him as well as to provide mid-leveled education to the local during the Goryeo period. The site was originally the place where the Gukhak,or national academy of the Silla kingdom was situated. The Gukhak was built in 682,the second year of King Sinmun's reign and is equivalent to current national universities. It is designated to the 191st Tangible Cultural Property of North Gyeongsang province.
The Hwangseong Park is a park located in the neighborhood of Hwangseong-dong,Gyeongju,North Gyeongsang province,South Korea. Many of public sport facilities are located in the park with an area of 1,022,350 m2 including a luxuriant pine trees forest. The site is originally where Doksan was situated,an artificial forest established in regards to feng shui during the Silla period. The Doksan forest was used as a training place for hwarang warriors,and a recreation venue as well as a hunting place for the Silla Kings,especially the 26th ruler,King Jinpyeong's favorite place. Since 1975,Hwangseong Park has been designated as "city neighborhood park" and currently consists of multi-purposed Gyeongju Public Stadium,Football Park with 7 football fields and one futsal field,and one gymnasium,as well as Horimjang field for gukgung or Korean traditional archery and a ssireum wrestling ring. In addition,it contains a gateball field,an inline skating rink,jogging courses,and cycling roads. Among them,the construction of Gyeongju Public Stadium was completed in 1982. and can accommodate 20,000 audience.
Yongdamjeong is a sacred place to Cheondoism,located on Mt. Gumi in Gajeong-ri,Hyeongok-myeon,Gyeongju,South Korea.
The Bomun Lake Resort or Bomun Tourist Complex (Korean: 보문관광단지) is a large tourist complex around Bomun Lake in the city of Gyeongju,South Korea. The resort covers the districts of Bomun-dong,Sinpyeong-dong,Amgok-dong and Cheongun-dong. It is situated under the ruin of the old fortress on Myeonghwal mountain,6.5 km east of the central Gyeongju and faces Toham mountain. It provides lodging,eatery,recreation and sports facilities in the city. Although the resort was originally established to attract foreign visitors,as the domestic income and desire for tourism were increased since the late 1980s,it gained a tremendous popularity from domestic visitors. As a result,from onward,various facilities have been built for domestic visitors.
Seongdong market is the largest traditional market in Gyeongju,North Gyeongsang province,South Korea. Located on the opposite side of Gyeongju station with an entrance on Wonhwa-ro (street),it provides crops,vegetables,fruits,and seafood produced in Gyeongju and nearby areas. There are also vendors that sell street food such as kimbap,sundae,and tteokbokki. An indoor area composed of ten or so restaurants offer fresh banchan as a buffet-style meal or àla carte. Seongdong Market was established in 1971. The market opens in the early morning.
Silla Arts and Science Museum is a private history and science museum located in the district of Gyeongju Folk Craft Village,Ha-dong,Gyeongju,North Gyeongsang,South Korea. It was established on 15,October,1988 by Seok U-il (昔宇一) to provide an opportunity that children and youths visiting Gyeongju could know the root of Korean science. The museum in housed in a two-story building with a basement and consists of six exhibition halls according to theme. The first exhibition room located on the first floor presents a total of seven subjects while the second exhibition room located on the basement displays models of Seokguram grotto,one of representative tangible cultural properties of Gyeongju. The third exhibition room on the west part of the second floor exhibits a model of the bronze bell at Sangwonsa temple in the real size and presents information of bell-making process.
Gamcheon-dong is a subdivision of Saha-gu district in central-west Busan,South Korea. It is known for Gamcheon Culture Village,which features steep streets,twisting alleys,and brightly painted houses. Some painted street murals,art installations,cafes,stores,museums,workshops,and craft boutiques have also sprung up in the area. The area was previously known as Taegeukdo Village,and was affected by poverty,so in 2009 the government of Korea funded the "Dreaming of Machu Picchu in Busan Project". Subsequently the area has won several regional awards including the 2012 UN-HABITAT Asian Townscape Award and a cultural excellence award from Korea's Ministry of Culture,Sports and Tourism.
