Gyochon Traditional Village, Gyeongju (Day 4)

Just like the Yangdong Folk village, the Gyeongju Gyochon Village is another traditional village of old hanok houses that offers visitors a glimpse into life during the Joseon period. One of the famous sites here is the Gyeongju Hyanggyo, a Confucian academy and shrine, where Korea’s first state-operated educational institute “Gukhak” was established in 682.

Yangdong Folk Village, Gyeongju (Day 4)

After two whole days of sightseeing in the urban city of Busan, we’re moving on to a day of culture with our immersive tour to Gyeongju. Gyeongju can be easily done as a day trip from Busan – by KTX, it is only less than 30 minutes away!

What attracted us to the city of Gyeongju was its reputation as a "museum without walls." Gyeongju has a rich and important history, having served as the capital of the Silla Dynasty (57 BC – 935 AD) which ruled about two-thirds of the Korean Peninsula between the 7th and 9th centuries. Till today, a large number of archaeological sites and cultural properties from this period remain in the city. These ancient relics are such an integral part of the landscape that the whole city has been designated a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site (known collectively as the "Gyeongju Historic Area").