Hidden Gems: Gyeongju - With its rich ancient history, spectacular artifacts, and fascinating architecture, Gyeongju is a welcome addition our Hidden Gems destination list
South Korea's ancient capital Gyeongju is situated in the North Gyeongsang Province on the southeast corner of the Korean Peninsula. Here, visitors can catch a glimpse of Korea's splendid past as it was the residence of the Silla rulers for more than 1000 years. A vast number of archaeological sites and cultural treasures from this period remain in the city along with remarkable concentrations of outstanding examples of Korean Buddhist art such as sculptures, reliefs, pagodas, and the remains of temples and palaces from the flowering culture of extraordinary Silla dynasty. The city itself is very laid back and chilled and visitors can enjoy lots of parks, villages and cafes to ramble around and relax in.
Known as "The Golden City" and "the museum without walls", Gyeongju is loaded with 1000-year-old historical treasures and UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Gyeongju is located in the southeastern corner of South Korea about 70km from the coastal city of Busan and 370 km southeast of the capital, Seoul.
Gyeongju has a population of a quarter of a million people. South Koreans are respectful and friendly. They value humbleness, filial piety and hard work.
The climate is temperature with four distinct seasons. Winters are long, cold and dry followed by short, hot, and humid summers. January is the coldest month with average temperatures of 2 degrees Celsius (35° F), July is the hottest month with daytime temperatures of about 29° C (83° F).
As an important center of history and culture, Gyeongju is a popular tourist destination for both South Korean and international visitors. It routinely attracts more than 5 million South Koreans and 750,000 foreign visitors each year.
The best time to visit Gyeongju are the months of May, June, July, August, September and October, but be prepared for rain in July and August.
The sheer concentration of historical and religious sites in this ancient city distinguishes it from all other cities in South Korea. In Gyeongju, visitors can appreciate the modernity the country is famous for but immerse themselves in its cultural heritage.
Chartering a jet to visit Gyeongju will ensure you enjoy premium safety, privacy, and luxury. It will also allow you the flexibility to curate your trip to your own specifications.
The two closest airports to Gyeongju are Pohang Airport (RKTH) and Gimhae Airport (RKPK), however the best stations for private flight entry and services are RKSI and RKSS.
The largest airport in South Korea and the primary airport serving Seoul and one of the largest and busiest airports in the world.
Located in the far western end of Seoul, some 15 km west of the Central District.
Both Seoul and Busan are well connected with international flights from all over the globe. South Korea's excellent rail system makes traveling to Gyeongju from either of these airports effortless.
There are no PCR results or vaccination documents required to enter South Korea.
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