⛰️Gyeongju National Park
Gyeongju National Park is Korea’s only historical-site national park, a special place where you can experience both the thousand-year history of the Silla Kingdom and beautiful nature. It was designated as a national park in 1968, the second after Jirisan, and is made up of eight districts, including Tohamsan, home to Bulguksa and Seokguram, and Namsan, often called an “open-air museum.”
Tohamsan in particular is home to Bulguksa and Seokguram, both listed as UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites, where you can truly feel the beauty of Silla Buddhist culture. Namsan is said to be a museum in itself, with a wide variety of Silla relics, including royal tombs, temple sites, and stone Buddhas scattered throughout, making it a great place for a light walk while learning about history.
Gyeongju National Park is more than just a nature destination, it’s a living classroom of history and culture where countless cultural heritage sites, including National Treasures, Treasures, and Historic Sites, come together with diverse plants and wildlife. If you want to feel the spirit of Silla up close during your Gyeongju trip, this is a place well worth visiting.
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🚩Recommended Trekking Route | Samneung Course
- Samneung → Badukbawi Rock → Geumobong Peak
- One way 2.1 km | About 1 hour 30 minutes
This is a signature hiking route in the Namsan District of Gyeongju National Park, where Silla royal tombs nestled among pine forests, Silla-era Buddhist statues, and stunning natural scenery come together.
If the section from Samneung to Badukbawi Rock is best described as a stair-style trail, the Badukbawi Rock to Geumobong Peak section follows the ridge, making it a comfortable hike that doesn’t feel too strenuous.
With gentle slopes and staircase-like paths, it’s a course you can complete without too much effort.