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Sot'ae Destination Guide
Explore Sot'ae in South Korea
Sot'ae in the region of North Gyeongsang is a town in South Korea - some 170 mi or ( 274 km ) South-East of Seoul , the country's capital city .
Current time in Sot'ae is now 04:16 AM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Seoul " with a UTC offset of 9 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Yongdang, Pogan, Ulsan, Tojang-gol, and Toch'o. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Yongdang . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Sot'ae ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
First Impressions of Korea - Episode 5/6 Food part 1
Czechs like to travel. I'm one of them and this time I'm in South Korea. In this episode I discuss the kinds of food I have tried so far. June 2010. ..
So Hot - RikkuxYunaxTidus [Preview]
IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ! I'm sorry that I haven't been active lately. I have had alot going on with school, and things have been crazy! I get out of school on the 27th (I think I'll be out earlier thou ..
Trip to Seoul: Return Home
I left Ansan and made my way home on the KTX, Korea's fast train service. They only had first class or movie car tickets available. After watching that god-awful crap movie (Act of Valor) I know now w ..
Buddha's Birthday at the Ancient Stone Buddhas of Sinseonsa Temple in South Korea
Just a short video shot on Buddha's Birthday in May 2012 at the 1400 year old stone Buddha carvings of Sinseonsa Temple half way up Mt. Danseoksan just outside Gyeongju, South Korea. ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Poseokjeong
The Poseokjeong (Pavilion of Stone Abalone) site near Namsan in Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do South Korea, was built in the Unified Silla period. The site once featured a royal pavilion–said to have been the most beautiful royal villa of the time—, but the only remains today is a granite water feature. This abalone-shaped watercourse highlights the importance of water in traditional Korean gardens. The "Poseokjeong" is consisting of several hand-carved stone pieces.
Located at 35.81 129.21 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Kim Yushin
Kim Yushin (595 – 1 July 673) was a general in 7th-century Silla. He led the unification of the Korean peninsula by Silla under the reign of King Muyeol of Silla and King Munmu of Silla. He is said to have been the great-grandchild of King Guhae of Geumgwan Gaya, the last ruler of the Geumgwan Gaya state. This would have given him a very high position in the Silla bone rank system, which governed the political and military status that a person could attain.
Located at 35.85 129.19 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 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 14 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 15 km away
Gyeongju Historic Areas
The Gyeongju Historic Areas of South Korea were designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000. The protected areas encompass the ruins of temples and palaces, outdoor pagodas and statuary, and other cultural artifacts left by the Silla Kingdom. The historic areas are sometimes known as one of the largest outdoor museums in the world.
Located at 35.79 129.23 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
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