Gyeongju National Park – Danseok-san District

Gyeongju


Gyeongju National Park is South Korea's sole historical national park. It is divided into several sections in and around the city of Gyeongju. This section of the park is to the far southwest of Gyeongju city centre.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Gyeongju attractions

1. Sinseon-sa

0.98 MILES

This temple in Songseon-ri near the top of Danseok-san (827m) was used as a base by General Kim Yu-shin in the 7th century. The temple is home to the…

2. Bokdu-am Hermitage

3.81 MILES

Close to the summit of the thickly forested Obong-san (640m), Bokdu-am features a huge rock face out of which 19 niches have been carved. The three…

5. Samneung

6.18 MILES

The reason to come to this pine grove is to start a hike up Nam-san. On your way up, you may pass the tumuli of three Silla kings. Another tomb, located…

6. Tomb of General Kim Yusin

6.58 MILES

A royal tomb with 12 statues carved with the likeness of the signs of the Chinese zodiac watching over the resting place.

7. Yongjangsaji

6.8 MILES

At this temple you can view a seated Buddha image carved in stone and a three-storey stone pagoda.