Gyeongju

As the imperial capital of the Silla Dynasty from 57 BC to 935 AD, Gyeongju was one of the greatest and largest cities of ancient times. Many of its historic and artistic treasures have been preserved, giving Gyeongju its reputation, as one of the Orient¡¯s most fascinating tourist destination.
This is why Gyeongju is often called ¡° a museum without walls.¡±

It is a place of pilgrimage for Buddhists who pay their respects at Bulguksa Temple.
There is Seokguram Grotto, a cave with a beautiful, granite Buddha which was carved circa 751 AD.
Besides, you will find Cheomseongdae, a stone observatory, Poseokjeong, a beautiful little garden, and Gyeongju National Museum. Seokguram Grotto, Bulguksa Temple and Gyeongju historic areas are listed on the UNESCO¡¯s World Cultural Heritage.

Haeinsa Temple
Built in 802 during the Goryeo Dynasty, it has a number of art treasures in its more than 90 buildings (shrines, hermitages and subtemples) scattered over a 50 square mile area in Mt. Gayasan National Park. What really distinguishes this temple is its collection of more than 80,000 wooden printing blocks which compose the Tripitaka Koreana, the most complete collection of the Buddhist canon to be found in the world.

 

Compiled in 1251 as a plea to the Buddha in an effort to ward off foreign invasions, the blocks remain in excellent condition and are the basis of the most authoritative editors of Buddhist scriptures. The Tripitaka Koreana and its storage house are also included in the UNESCO¡¯s World Cultural Heritage List.

Jeju-do Island

Often called the ¡°Hawaii of the Orient¡± or the ¡°Isle of the Gods,¡± Jeju-do is Korea's largest and most popular resort island. Its subtropical climate, basalt landscape, and famous ¡°Hae-nyeo¡± (women divers) are just a few of the characteristics that have created its unique culture.

Jeju-do Island's natural attractions also include 365 volcanic cones and craters, three famous waterfalls, numerous sandy beaches, and several of the world's longest lava tubes. Recreational activities available on Jeju-do Island include swimming, scuba diving, boating, fishing, hunting, and golfing. Other leisure pursuits include horseback, submarine, and helicopter rides.

The Jungmun Tourist Resort Complex is set in a charming location on the island's southern coast.
It is the site of deluxe hotels, a condominium, a golf course, an aquarium, and the world¡¯s largest bonsai garden, as well as many other supplementary facilities.


Mt. Seorak National Park is considered to have the most beautiful mountains on the Korean peninsula with many scenic rocky peaks, cliffs, valley, waterfalls and ancient temples. Its major attractions include Sinheungsa Temple, Gwongeumseong Peak and Heundeul Bawi with breathtaking views from Naksansa Temple on the eastern coast, Hangyeryeong Pass or the valley near Osaek Spa.