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About Gyeongju
From cultural assets to a trendy cafe street, enjoy the chill vibes of the city.
The Location Of Gyeongju
Gyeongju is located at the southeastern tip of Gyeongsangbuk-do and borders Ulsan Metropolitan City to the south.
Also, it is a coastal city, but unlike the nearby Busan and Ulsan, Gyeongju doesn't have a big port.
It costs around 30,000 won to take the express bus from the Seoul Express Bus Terminal and it takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes.
You can save even more time by taking the KTX from Seoul Station and Suseo Station, which will take 2 hours to reach Gyeongju and cost about 50,000 won.
The population of Gyeongju is 253,475 as of 2021.
Although it is a small city with a small population, Gyeongju is one of the oldest cities in Korea and preserves the tradition and beauty of the city.
Gyeongju is the second largest city in Korea next to Andong in terms of land area.
The area of Gyeongju is 1,324km². Compared to its population, it is humongous, about the size of Beijing, China, and more than twice the size of Seoul.
Interesting Facts About Gyeongju
1. Gyeongju's Dog Breed, Donggyeong
Just like Japan's Shiba Inu and France's Bichon Frise, Gyeongju has its own dog breed.
Not only is the bob-tailed Donggyeong cute, but it is also known to be friendly and the natural monument of Korea.
2. The Secret Of The Cultural Property
Emile Bell, or The Bell Of King Seongdeok, is the national treasure of Korea and a valued cultural property of Gyeongju.
In order to protect this cultural property, the recorded version of the bell has been played since 2004.
3. The Entire City Is A Museum
In Gyeongju, there are many cases of constructions getting interrupted. This is due to cultural properties that are often found just a little below the ground.
It is common in Gyeongju for ceramics from 1,000 years ago to be found during a public washroom construction and old jewelry to be found during repairs.
Celebrities Related To Gyeongju
1. Sunmi
2. Simon Dominic
3. Woo Won-jae
Major Attractions Of Gyeongju
1. Bulguksa 불국사
2. Hwanglidangil 황리단길
Must-eats In Gyeongju
1. Milmyeon (Cold Noodles) 밀면
2. Hwangnambbang (Red Bean Pastry) 황남빵
3. Hanwo (Premium Domestic Beef) 한우
