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Discover Kaegok in South Korea
Kaegok in the region of North Gyeongsang is a place located in South Korea - some 182 mi or ( 293 km ) South-East of Seoul , the country's capital .
Local time in Kaegok is now 09:50 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Seoul " with a UTC offset of 9 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Uumgok, Ulsan, Tongsal-li, Tong-ni, and Toch'o. When in this area, you might want to check out Uumgok . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Kaegok ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Gyeongju Korean Drum Dance
Korean Drum Dance at the Bosum Outdoor Performance Hall. Gyeongju South Korea. ..
Today's Blog-Gyeongju
Japanese blogger "Higashi Nana" went to Gyeongju with Arirang TV. She's inspired by the beauty of day and night in Gyenongju. Visit her blog at hinana3.exblog.jp *Today's Blog is produced by Arirang T ..
Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto
UNESCO World Heritage in Gyeongju, Korea. Explore the various sites of Bulguksa temple. For more info, please visit english.visitkorea.or.kr Bulguksa temple (불국사) Yeonhwagyo and Chilbogyo Bridges (연화교 ..
SIASIA Kyung-Ju Korea_경주 여행기
siasia.kr 시아시아의 2박3일의 경주 여행기 ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Tohamsan
Toham Mountain, or Toham-san, is a mountain with a height of 745m in Gyeongju City in southeastern South Korea. It is part of the minor Dongdae Mountains range. The mountain lies within Gyeongju National Park and is the site of a large number of historic relics. The Silla-era Buddhist shrines of Bulguksa and Seokguram are located on its slopes. The mountain stands at the intersection of three subdivisions of Gyeongju: Bulguk-dong, Bodeok-dong, and Yangbuk-myeon.
Located at 35.76 129.37 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Bulguksa
Bulguksa is located on the slopes of mount Toham. It is a head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism and encompasses seven National treasures of South Korea, including Dabotap and Seokgatap stone pagodas, Cheongun-gyo (Blue Cloud Bridge), and two gilt-bronze statues of Buddha. The temple is classified as Historic and Scenic Site No. 1 by the South Korean government.
Located at 35.79 129.33 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Seokguram
The Seokguram Grotto is a hermitage and part of the Bulguksa temple complex. It lies four kilometers east of the temple on Mt. Tohamsan, in Gyeongju, South Korea. It is classified as National Treasure No. 24 by the South Korean government and is located at 994, Jinhyeon-dong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsanbuk-do. The grotto overlooks the East Sea (Sea of Japan) and rests 750 meters above sea level. In 1962, it was designated the 24th national treasure of Korea.
Located at 35.79 129.35 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Namsan (Gyeongju)
Namsan (남산, "South Mountain") is a 494-meter peak in the heart of Gyeongju National Park, just south of Gyeongju, South Korea. The mountain is within easy reach from the city and attracts a large number of national tourists. Namsan covers an area of about 8 km (north-south) by 12 km (east-west). Some 180 peaks are counted, of which Geumobong (468 m) and Gouibong (495 m) are the best-known. There are about 40 valleys.
Located at 35.77 129.23 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Hwangnyongsa
Hwangnyongsa, or Hwangnyong Temple, is the name of a former Buddhist temple in the city of Gyeongju, South Korea. Built in the 6th century, it was the center of state-sponsored Buddhism during the Silla and Unified Silla eras. Its name means "Golden/Yellow Dragon Temple" or "Emperor/Imperial Dragon Temple. " Archaeological excavations and other scientific studies of the temple began in April 1976 and continue today.
Located at 35.79 129.23 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
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