Pictures of Gyeongju

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Dotted with ancient temples, burial mounds, pagodas and palaces, this former capital of the Silla Kingdom is the perfect place to explore early Korean history.

Walk the small laneways to admire the architecture and the scenic vistas, or stay a night to really experience this beautiful and historic little village.

Learn some new skills in the “Stone Buddha Temple,” an ancient monastery that is now the South Korean center of seonmudo, a Buddhist form of martial arts.

This 7th-century royal residence with reflecting pond from the Silla Dynasty looks especially photogenic at night.

Admire a treasure trove of precious relics from the Silla dynasty in the former capital of the ancient Korean millennial kingdom.

This 7th-century royal residence with reflecting pond from the Silla Dynasty looks especially photogenic at night.

Come see thousands of Buddhas in this ancient temple from the Silla Kingdom, tucked away on the forested slopes of Mount Hamwol in Gyeongju.

Come see thousands of Buddhas in this ancient temple from the Silla Kingdom, tucked away on the forested slopes of Mount Hamwol in Gyeongju.

Admire a treasure trove of precious relics from the Silla dynasty in the former capital of the ancient Korean millennial kingdom.

Visit the “Fragrant Emperor Temple” in Gyeongju to see one of the oldest pagodas in Korea and admire the ancient Buddha images. 

Learn some new skills in the “Stone Buddha Temple,” an ancient monastery that is now the South Korean center of seonmudo, a Buddhist form of martial arts.

Visit the “Fragrant Emperor Temple” in Gyeongju to see one of the oldest pagodas in Korea and admire the ancient Buddha images. 

A tour of this folkloric settlement in a rural setting gives you an insight into how people used to live in the ancient city of Gyeongju.

Dotted with ancient temples, burial mounds, pagodas and palaces, this former capital of the Silla Kingdom is the perfect place to explore early Korean history.

Visit the “Fragrant Emperor Temple” in Gyeongju to see one of the oldest pagodas in Korea and admire the ancient Buddha images. 

Admire a treasure trove of precious relics from the Silla dynasty in the former capital of the ancient Korean millennial kingdom.

Admire a treasure trove of precious relics from the Silla dynasty in the former capital of the ancient Korean millennial kingdom.

Admire a treasure trove of precious relics from the Silla dynasty in the former capital of the ancient Korean millennial kingdom.

Admire a treasure trove of precious relics from the Silla dynasty in the former capital of the ancient Korean millennial kingdom.

Learn some new skills in the “Stone Buddha Temple,” an ancient monastery that is now the South Korean center of seonmudo, a Buddhist form of martial arts.

Come see thousands of Buddhas in this ancient temple from the Silla Kingdom, tucked away on the forested slopes of Mount Hamwol in Gyeongju.

Come see thousands of Buddhas in this ancient temple from the Silla Kingdom, tucked away on the forested slopes of Mount Hamwol in Gyeongju.

Dotted with ancient temples, burial mounds, pagodas and palaces, this former capital of the Silla Kingdom is the perfect place to explore early Korean history.

Admire a treasure trove of precious relics from the Silla dynasty in the former capital of the ancient Korean millennial kingdom.