Bulguksa

With Auttum colors, this scenic temple is breathtaking. Must visit for every tourist. Temple compound has beautiful landscape and aquascape. Entrance is free and closes at 5 pm. It needs lot of walking but still worth the visit. If driving, plenty of parking space available, if taking a bus, though not frequent but bus stops are right on the main road in front of the temple.

Scenic and Serene This place is a must to go place when in Gyeongju. The tress.. the air and the surroundings makes it beautiful to visit specially when the weather is not hot. The inside is beautiful. This place has some kind of peace and a happy feeling. At my time of visit, the weather was nice and it was raining a little which made my day beautiful. Surprisingly there were many tourists on the same day.

An old temple that got renovated multiple times through history as result of fire and Japanese invasion. The park itself is very big and will require quite a good amount of walking. There is not much to see apart from the temple itself which is not that big. We went during public holiday but there are still parking spots available that is right at the entrance of the park.

This buddhist temple is well known and cherished among Koreans as it is over 1300 years old. My second time coming here after 20 years as I still had fond memories. While it was raining when I was here, the serenity and sounds of raindrop hitting the terracotta roofs adds to the effects. Check out the surrounding gardens and well maintained landscaping works.

Of all the temples we visited in South Korea, this one was the oldest, biggest, and also our favourite. I recommend visiting it very early or late in the day to avoid crowds. But also, take into account that some of the shrines inside start closing around 17:00 - 17:30.

Very nice place for a stroll. It's a UNESCO site, house to a 1500 years old temple. Monks could be seen chanting and praying.

I visited this temple in Gyeongju on a beautiful, almost summery winter day, and it turned out to be a wonderful experience. I’ve seen many temples across Asia, so I thought I knew what to expect, but this one felt especially unique because of its setting. I can imagine how stunning it must be during spring, summer, or autumn when all the greenery is at its peak. Still, I genuinely enjoyed being there in winter... every season brings its own charm, and winter is no exception. What made the visit even better was how peaceful it was. Even though I came on a weekend, it was only moderately busy, and I saw hardly any European or Western tourists, which is quite different from other well-known hotspots I’ve been to. I spent about an hour to an hour and a half just strolling around, reading a little here and there, but mostly letting myself drift and soak in the atmosphere. It was a really relaxing experience. I’d recommend getting there by taxi or Uber (or KakaoTaxi). That’s what I did, and it worked perfectly. I’m not sure how convenient public transportation is, but using a ride-hailing service both ways was easy and stress-free. As one of the main attractions in the area, transportation options are plentiful, and the ride from the city center is comfortable and quick. Overall, it was a beautiful temple and a nice outing. Recommended!

Well worth a visit. Easy access from Gyeongju on bus 10, 11, or 700. Gets very busy (arrive early and avoid weekends). Optional walk up the mountain to the grotto. Takes about two hours up and down. Most people take the bus. You can photograph the statues from outside but not once inside the temple.