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Explore Sangwol-li in South Korea

Sangwol-li in the region of Ulsan is a town in South Korea - some 180 mi or ( 290 km ) South-East of Seoul , the country's capital city .

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Current time in Sangwol-li is now 08:02 AM (Friday) . 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: Ulsan, Ujung-gol, Tojang-gol, Toch'o, and Daejeon. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Ulsan . 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 Sangwol-li ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


Videos

Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto

1:48 min by visitkorea
Views: 2551 Rating: 5.00

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 ..

International Day Parade!

5:54 min by mstolasz
Views: 262 Rating: 5.00

At the Hyundai Foreign School 3/26/10. Such fun! ..


Bulguksa Temple Gyeongju.wmv

0:27 min by Chris Anderson
Views: 100 Rating: 0.00

The beautiful Bulguksa Temple in Gyeongju ..

On my way home (Guyeong-ri)

2:58 min by itsanixela
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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.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 35.77 129.23 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Tags: Mountains of South Korea

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.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 35.60 129.18 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Tags: Archaeological sites in South Korea, Buildings and structures in Ulsan, Early Korean history, National Treasures of South Korea, Petroglyphs

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.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 35.79 129.23 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Tags: Archaeological sites in South Korea, Buddhist temples in Gyeongju, Destroyed landmarks, Former Buddhist temples, Historic Sites of South Korea, Visitor attractions in Gyeongju

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.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 35.79 129.23 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Tags: Archaeological sites in South Korea, Buildings and structures in Gyeongju, Visitor attractions in Gyeongju, World Heritage Sites in South Korea

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.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 35.81 129.21 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Tags: Archaeological sites in South Korea, Buildings and structures in Gyeongju, Historic Sites of South Korea, Silla

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