Panoramic view of Bulguksa Temple
Panoramic view of Bulguksa Temple

Bulguksa Temple Area


World Cultural Heritage Bulguksa Temple Area

Part of Gyeongju National Park, Mount Toham is the highest peak in Gyeongju, known as Dongak among the Five Mountains during the Silla Dynasty. It is 745 meters high and is the highest peak in Gyeongju. It was once called Dongak and was considered sacred by the people of Silla as a sacred mountain that protected the country. The Bulguksa Temple Area, which spreads out around the mountain, is dotted with historic Silla ruins and is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, making it a popular tourist destination for tourists visiting Gyeongju.Bulguksa TempleSeokguram Grottoin XNUMX minutes by bus from Yonago Station.

The temple was built in a place where the sunrise over the horizon of the East Sea can be seen beautifully.Seokguram GrottoLocated on the slope of Mt. Toham, at the foot of the mountain is a building that expresses the world of Buddha who attained enlightenment in the world of earthly desires.Bulguksa TempleIn addition, the craftsmanship of the protective stone that surrounds the royal tomb is considered to be the best among the ancient tombs of Silla.Hanging tomb(Kuerun), the temple is said to have been built earlier than Bulguksa Temple.Ganzanji Temple(Gansan Temple) and others.

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