Old Korea Thousand History Tour of Gyeongju from Busan
Description
You can visit UNESCO-listed cultural sites in Gyeongju, the capital of Silla, which has one of the best historical sites in Korea. In Gyeongju, you can enjoy many hanok houses and beautiful natural scenery, and you can see the night view of Korean palace. Bulguksa Temple - A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bulguksa Temple is a tourist destination that Koreans of all ages have visited at least once. It is a temple representing the Silla period and is in harmony with the beautiful natural scenery. Gyochon Village - It is a village made up of hanok houses, and there are high-class Korean restaurants, Gyeongju Hyanggyo, and Woljeonggyo Daereungwon is a densely populated area of large tombs of kings, queens, and aristocrats of the old Silla era. Hwangridan-gil is a street where you can feel the old atmosphere as old buildings from the 1960s have been preserved. Anapji Pond- It is a palace site from the Unified Silla period and one of the representative ancient Korean structures.
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Itinerary
Start at Busan Station, complete the pickup at Seomyeon Station and Haeundae Station, and go to Gyeongju During Summer Season(APR~SEP) Busan Station: 10:00/Seomyeon Station: 10:20/Haeundae Station: 11:00 During Winter Season(OCT~MAR) Busan Station: 9:30/Seomyeon Station: 9:50/Haeundae Station: 10:30
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bulguksa Temple is a tourist destination that Koreans of all ages have visited at least once. It is a temple representing the Silla period and is in harmony with the beautiful natural scenery.
Gyochon Village (Woljeonggyo)- It is a village made up of hanok houses, and there are high-class Korean restaurants, Gyeongju Hyanggyo, and Woljeonggyo. Along the stone wall road, you can see the structure of a hanok and Woljeong Bridge above Muncheon stream.
It is an essential cultural heritage site representing Gyeongju. Daereungwon is a densely populated area of large tombs of kings, queens, and aristocrats of the old Silla era.
Hwangridan-gil is a street where you can feel the old atmosphere as old buildings from the 1960s have been preserved.
Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond (Anapji Pond)- It is a palace site from the Unified Silla period and one of the representative ancient Korean structures. The palace reflected in the lake boasts incomparable beauty. It is a must-see night view tourist attraction in Korea.
The night view of Woljeong Bridge in Gyeongju is stunning, with vibrant lights reflecting on the water, showcasing its traditional beauty. A perfect spot for evening strolls and photography.
returning to Busan after the Gyeongju tour.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(550)
Our Gyeongju day tour was an unforgettable journey through the rich history of the Silla Kingdom. We started at the magnificent **Bulguksa Temple**, where we admired its beautiful Buddhist architecture and learned about its cultural significance. We then explored Gyochon Traditional Village, with its charming hanok houses, before visiting the Daereungwon Tomb Complex to discover the unique royal burial mounds of ancient Silla. After strolling through the lively Hwangridan-gil, filled with cafés and local shops, we continued to Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, where the beautifully restored palace and tranquil pond showcased the elegance of the Silla dynasty. The tour ended with the spectacular night view of the illuminated Woljeonggyo Bridge, a perfect finale to an incredible day. Our guide, Kayla Kim, was knowledgeable, responsible, and had a wonderful sense of humour. His engaging storytelling made Korean history both easy to understand and enjoyable. The itinerary was well organized, covering Gyeongju's most iconic historical and cultural landmarks in one day. I highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in Korean history and heritage.
Thank you so much for such a detailed and thoughtful review! We are thrilled to hear that you had an unforgettable day exploring Gyeongju’s rich history, from Bulguksa Temple to the stunning night view at Woljeonggyo Bridge. We'll be sure to pass your kind words along to Kayla Kim—he’ll be delighted to know his humor and storytelling made your trip so special! We hope to welcome you back for another wonderful journey in Korea!
Absolutely wonderful. Kayla had so much energy and passion, she really made the trip exceptional. The best tour guide I have had the pleasure of encountering in many years of travelling. Well done Kayla. 슈퍼스타
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled that Kayla’s energy and passion made your trip exceptional. She truly is a superstar, and we’ll be delighted to share your kind words with her!
This was an excellent all day tour. There was adequate time at each stop, including time for lunch and dinner culminating with spectacular night viewing of Wolji Pond and Woljeonggyo Bridge. Our tour guide Kee was outstanding. His English speaking was the best of anyone we met during our time in Korea. He was clear in his instructions, kept us on schedule, and was very knowledgeable. He contacted us prior to the tour to make sure we knew where the pick up point was, including pictures. He even gave us advice on where to go after the tour and sent us additional information after the conclusion of the tour. He even took pictures of us at the bridge using his phone with a special attachment light and sent them to us after the tour. Overall an excellent tour for a great price.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are delighted that the full-day Gyeongju tour felt well-paced and memorable, especially the night views. It is great to hear Kee’s clear guidance, thoughtful preparation, and extra support made your day even more special. We truly appreciate your recommendation.
He, was a very great guide he was super chill the whole day talked with us a lot, funny and informative
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re glad to hear that you had a great day with our guide and enjoyed his relaxed, friendly, and informative style. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you again soon!
Extremely friendly, informative and fun guide - Katrina She made the day an incredible experience. We loved her stories of the history of Korea.
Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted that Katrina’s friendliness, stories, and explanations made your Gyeongju tour such a special experience. It’s always our goal to help guests enjoy Korea’s history in a warm and engaging way.
Hyony and Cherie did a great job in looking after our big group. Great tour and wholly fascinating!
We were underwhelmed by the majority of the stops and felt that we were at each stop too long. The palace is really remnants of a palace and we didn’t even see those. It’s basically a walk around a pond with three pagodas. Our guide, Sohee was wonderful. This review is not a reflection on her but the entire very long day. From Busan station this trip is a solid 12 hours. At the cultural village, we did find a very cool bar called Bar Boon, which opens at 4 o’clock. We felt this tour was way too long with too much time at each stop. But if you have plenty of time in Busan and want to get out of town for the day, then this could be a great tour for you. The bus is an extremely nice bus.
My friend and I went to this Busan to Gyeongju today with Lecirt. Our tour had three guides, for three different languages. Ours was Kim Hee Yeong,a very professional, attentive, respectful and knowledgeable guide. He was particularly discerning with all participants, taking time to get to respond to specific need, question or struggles when he sensed someone need more time, help and support. It was a long history tour, yet Hee and the driver made it pleasant, comfortable and very safe, on the road and at the various locations.
We had the tour yesterday, and it was really worth it. It was a great, but definitely long tour, with all the important sights. Our tour guide Hyony was amazing. She is a kind, smart and knowledgeable person. Highly recommend
Had such a lovely day trip today honestly 🥹✨ Everything about the day was just perfect — beautiful places, good food, nice weather, lots of laughs, and such a relaxing vibe from beginning to end. It felt so nice to take a little break from routine and just enjoy the moment. And a big thank you to our tour guide Hyony for being so warm, patient, fun, and caring throughout the whole trip. You really made the experience even better and kept everyone comfortable and happy all day 🤍 Came back home tired but with a very happy heart and so many good memories.
