CreatripTeam

Gyeongju, often called Korea’s "open-air museum," is drawing growing crowds with its dramatic nightscape tour and autumn scenery. Key nighttime spots include Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond (a Silla royal garden), where lighting enhances the reflective pond and ancient architecture; Cheomseongdae (an ancient observatory and national treasure), which becomes a colorful light installation after dark and holds symbolic numerology in its stone tiers; and Woljeonggyo Bridge and Gyerim grove, which also offer special evening views. The city blends history and modern presentation—Bohun Lake in the Bomun resort area hosts a nightly multimedia show through Nov 2—and nearby attractions like the Gyeongbuk Millennium Forest Garden, pink muhly grass fields and silver-grass (eulalia) hills, and trails such as MuJangbong provide scenic autumn walks. Trendy streets like Hwangridan-gil (a fashionable neighborhood known for vintage shops) add contemporary charm. Increased foreign visitors and cultural media references (e.g., a travel series featuring Gyeongju) have boosted the city’s appeal beyond the Asia-Pacific summit exposure.