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Gyongju Folk Craft Village (경주민속공예촌)

8.1Km    2025-06-12

230 Bobul-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Gyeongju Folk Craft Village, nestled at the foot of Tohamsan Mountain in Gyeongju, is a traditional folk craft village consisting of around fourty Korean traditional houses including thatched-roof and tiled-roof houses. Skilled artisans proficient in traditional arts and crafts gather here to produce and sell ceramics, woodcrafts, jewelry, hanbok, stone crafts, and more. Visitors can also participate in hands-on crafting experiences. The village's Silla Art and Science Museum showcases artifacts from the Silla dynasty, while nearby attractions include the Bomun Tourist Complex, Bulguksa Temple, and Seokguram Grotto.

Daldongnae of Olden Times (추억의 달동네)

Daldongnae of Olden Times (추억의 달동네)

8.2Km    2025-05-23

216-8 Bobul-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

The Daldongnae of Olden Times is a modern history theme park that recreates everyday life in Korea during the 1970s-80s, through a variety of vintage products. Visitors can get a glimpse into Korean retro culture as they explore old radios, vintage-style electronic shops and alley shops, and classrooms from that era. The museum also offers retro school uniform rentals and a dalgona experience, allowing visitors to step back into the past.

GyeongjuCheonnyeonhanok Pension (경주천년한옥펜션)

GyeongjuCheonnyeonhanok Pension (경주천년한옥펜션)

8.6Km    2024-08-01

86-61 , Sidong-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-10-9898-3995

Cheonnyeon Hanok Pension in Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, is a modern two-storey hanok built of pinewood and red clay, and equipped with geothermal heating and double doors to keep out drafts. Rooms have individual toilets and cooking facilities, and there is a spacious yard where children can play and grown-ups can experience folk games such as Tuho and Jegichagi. There are fine views of Joyang Reservoir and Tohamsan Mountain, and an inviting pine forest trail next to the house. Nearby tourist attractions include Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple.

Cheonggong (청공한옥)

Cheonggong (청공한옥)

8.9Km    2024-12-19

5-6 , Igu 2-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-10-9009-6022

Cheonggong hanok stay is just 10-minutes’ walk from Gyeongju Bulguksa Station, on the Donghae Line, in Gyeongsangbuk-do. A traditional hanok built of timber and red clay bricks, this is a quiet and restful place. In the yard, visitors will find pine and other trees, garden plants and strangely-shaped rocks expressing harmony with each other, while beautiful flowers nestle in the field in front of the house. Each guestroom has a bathroom with toilet.

Moda Outlet - Gyeongju Branch (No. 1) [Tax Refund Shop] (모다아울렛 경주1점)

Moda Outlet - Gyeongju Branch (No. 1) [Tax Refund Shop] (모다아울렛 경주1점)

9.1Km    2024-04-18

4930, Saneop-ro, Cheonbuk-myeon, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

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Cheongjae Hanok (청재한옥)

Cheongjae Hanok (청재한옥)

9.3Km    2025-03-24

163 Bulguk-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

A cozy hanok accommodation in Gyeongju, Cheongjae Hanok is recommended to guests who seek to relax in a hanok nestled in a pine forest. Breakfast is offered upon advance request, and the building is equipped with a spacious parking space.

Surime (수리뫼 [한국전통음식체험교육원])

Surime (수리뫼 [한국전통음식체험교육원])

9.4Km    2021-01-28

110-32, Poseok-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-748-2507

Surime is a traditional Korean food experience center owned and operated by Park Mi-suk who studied under Hwang Hye-seong, holder of the Intangible Cultural Property No. 38, Royal Cuisine of the Joseon Dynasty. The institute operates various traditional cooking experience programs open to everyone. The institute shares the walls of the Choi family home, designated as a cultural asset, spanning over 1,652.89 ㎡ with well-preserved hanok structures built over 100 years ago.

Yongsan Sashimi Restaurant (용산회식당)

9.5Km    2024-03-04

112 Poseok-ro, Naenam-myeon, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
054-748-2119

Situated near Cheollyongsa Temple in Gyeongju, Yongsan Hoe Restaurant is exclusively dedicated to hoedeopbap (raw fish bibimbap). Customers are served a generous portion of hoe (raw fish) over rice in a large brass bowl. The topping's hoe is freshly mixed with the catch of the day, varying seasonally with options like herring, grey mullet, gizzard shad, and plaice, all sourced from Guryongpo Port in Pohang. Due to its popularity, there is often a waiting line, so obtaining a numbered ticket to queue is recommended.

Kolon Hotel Gyeongju (코오롱호텔)

Kolon Hotel Gyeongju (코오롱호텔)

9.8Km    2021-04-15

289-17, Bulguk-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-746-9001

Kolon Hotel Gyeongju is located in front of Bulguksa Temple, one of the world’s top ten historic sites. The building features arch-shaped fortress wall with spacious areas, designed with both traditional and modern elements. As a recuperation hotel, it houses a spa using sodium bicarbonate water, and a 9-hole public golf course. It offers a cozy ambience and sincere service with varied facilities including pleasant guestrooms viewing the sunrise of Tohamsan Mountain, sports facilities for golf, swimming, jogging and spas. It is the only premium-class hotel in Gyeongju to have hot spring spa facilities. The lobby on the third floor is famous for the lounge where people can enjoy the panoramic scenery of Tohamsan Mountain while relaxing, as well as a coffee shop serving various drinks and a luncheon over live music.

Bullidan Street (불리단길)

Bullidan Street (불리단길)

10.4Km    2025-05-28

11 Bulguksintaekji 5-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Bullidan Street, near Bulguksa Temple, once a popular destination for school and group trips, is gaining renewed attention with the opening up of various cafés, restaurants, and workshop spaces in the area. In spring, the street blooms with King Cherry Blossoms, attracting many visitors. On Saturdays, a flea market opens, offering handmade goods and souvenirs. It is the perfect place to stop by and unwind after visiting Bulguksa Temple or hiking.