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Kyedang Destination Guide
Discover Kyedang in South Korea
Kyedang in the region of Ulsan is a town located in South Korea - some 179 mi or ( 288 km ) South-East of Seoul , the country's capital .
Local time in Kyedang is now 01:01 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Seoul " with a UTC offset of 9 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Ulsan, Ujung-gol, Tong-ni, Tojang-gol, and Toch'o. When in this area, you might want to check out Ulsan . We found 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 Kyedang ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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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 ..
Bulguksa Temple Gyeongju.wmv
The beautiful Bulguksa Temple in Gyeongju ..
On my way home (Guyeong-ri)
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Taehwa River, Guyeong-ri, Ulsan
A little look at a spot next to the Taehwa river near my apartment. Sweet! ..
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Interesting facts about this location
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 8 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 10 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 10 km away
Bangudae Petroglyphs
The Bangudae Petroglyphs are located in Daegok-ri, Ulsan, South Korea. This site of substantial engraved rock art was rediscovered in 1971 and was designated as the 285th National Treasure of South Korea on June 23, 1995. The petroglyphs sit in an isolated forested area almost completely enclosed by steep mountains adjacent to the Daegok-cheon River, a tributary of the Taehwa River. There are three major panels in an area measuring 3 m in height and 10 m in length.
Located at 35.60 129.18 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
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 12 km away
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