Luxury Gyeongju
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Museum without walls
Explore historic temples, tombs, pagodas and statues
Bulguksa Temple
Visit notable remains from the 8th-century
Bomun Lake
Admire the surrounding cherry blossom on a relaxing walk
The museam without walls
Once the capital of the great Silla Kingdom which ruled much of the Korean Peninsula between 57 BC and 935 AD, Gyeongju was at its height one of the largest cities on earth.
Known as ‘the museum without walls’, the city Gyeongju is strewn with historic temples, tombs, pagodas and statues. Some of the most notable remains are the 8th-century Bulguksa Temple and nearby Seokguram Grotto – the latter of which contains one of the finest Buddhist sculptures in the world – the earthen mound tombs in Tumuli Park and a number of preserved fortresses and palaces.
Highlights
Set back in time and be immersed in the history of the Silla Kingdom
Explore preserved fortresses and earthen mound tombs of Tumuli Park
Visit the remains of the notable Bulguksa Temple and nearby Seokguram Grotto
Rachel O’Leary
Travel Designer
Luxury accommodation in South Korea
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Where to go
Busan
One of the busiest port cities in the world, Busan’s energy is palpable. A city of stark variations with brightly decorated houses, ancient temples, buzzing restaurants and bars, lively fish markets and plenty of opportunity to hike in the surrounding countryside.
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Jeju Island
An island of natural beauty, exciting hiking and some of the most delicious seafood in the world. Watch in awe as the haenyeo ‘sea women’ free dive for clams, abalone, octopus, squid and seaweed.
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Jeonju
Hancock Village is the traditional neighbourhood of Jeonju City. Wooden houses form a maze of cobbled streets with an atmosphere of a bygone era. The food scene here draws Koreans from far and wide who spend the day wandering the hundreds of food stalls.
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Seoul
Home to over half the population and a city of stimulating contrasts. Modern and ancient, energetic and peaceful. Skyscrapers and serene Buddhist temples give way to a hikers paradise in the nearby mountains.
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When to visit
Although exact dates for the cherry blossom cannot be guaranteed, your best chance of seeing it is to visit from late March to mid-April. If you travel on a South Korea private tour from September to November, you’ll be treated to an explosion of autumn colour, while winter is great for winter sports enthusiasts. July to August is South Korea’s monsoon season, so we suggested avoiding this time of year.
Monsoon season
July - August
Seollal (Lunar New Year)
January/February
Cherry blossoms
March - April
Plan your trip to Gyeongju
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Overall experience was great, from planning, preparation and actual trip itself. It was an "extended" planning period because of covid but we were kept up to date on latest health and immigration requirements, which helped address our concerns/anxiety. Our "Cherry Blossoms" trip to Jeju, Busan and Seoul (finally, after waiting 2 years) was great. Excellent service during the trip -…
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