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Ancient Capital Gyeongju: A One-Day Journey from Busan

Ancient Capital Gyeongju: A One-Day Journey from Busan

Car Tour (driving guide)

Joined 2024

Cooper H.

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Busan

English, Korean (Native)

9 hours

Private tour (only you and Cooper H.)

Up to 8 people

Gyeongju is often called “the museum without walls,” as the ancient capital of the Silla Kingdom (57 BC–AD 935). The city preserves remarkable cultural treasures such as Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto, masterpieces of Buddhist art and architecture. Visitors can also explore royal tombs at Daereungwon Tomb Complex and the ancient observatory Cheomseongdae. Blending history, spirituality, and natural beauty, Gyeongju offers a vivid journey into Korea’s thousand-year Silla heritage.

Itinerary

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08:00 AM

Meeting Point

Your Hotel in Busan (Primarily)

- As long as your are within Busan and Gyeongju Province, Pick up and drop off service is included: Your Hotel in Busan (Primarily), Train Station, Cruise Port and Airport

09:30 AM

Seokgulam Grotto

The first stop is Seokguram Grotto, a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring a serene granite Buddha statue overlooking the East Sea. This masterpiece represents the height of Silla Buddhist art.

11:00 AM

Bulguksa buddhist Temple

Next, visit Bulguksa Temple, one of Korea’s most beautiful temples, known for its elegant stone pagodas and harmonious architecture from the 8th century.

12:00 AM

Lunch

01:30 AM

Dongbu Historic Relic heritage site

In the afternoon, explore the historic heart of Gyeongju. See Cheomseongdae, the oldest astronomical observatory in Asia, built during the Silla period.

Continue to Daereungwon Tomb Complex, where large grassy burial mounds hold the tombs of Silla kings and nobles.

02:40 AM

Woljeonggyo and Gyochon Traditional Village

Later, walk across the beautifully restored Woljeonggyo Bridge and visit nearby Gyochon Traditional Village, where traditional Korean houses and local culture can still be experienced.

03:30 PM

Depart for Busan

After a full day exploring the thousand-year history of the Silla Kingdom, return to Busan in the evening.

Ending Point

Your hotel

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

*Guide fee

*Pick-up and drop off

*English speaking licensed driving tour guide

*Vehicle(Hyundai Staria Lounge Hybrid Van)

*Car related expenses such as fuel, parking and toll fees

What‘s not included

*Meals and Beverae

*Personal expenses

*Gratuities etc..

Tour Important Information

* This tour involves walking over 12,000 steps, so comfortable shoes and clothing ae recommended.

* This tour is not recommended for those with severe back/knee problems.

*Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.

Important message from the supplier

First come, first served!!!

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2024

Cooper H.

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About Tour Guide Cooper H.

Hello, dear. This is Cooper writing from Busan, S.Korea. My hometown, Busan is known to the world not as an industrial city, but also as city of holidays because of it's stunning sceneries and dynamic cultures. To introduce my hometown and my homeland to the world citizens, I have acted as tour guide since 2014. So far, I have implemeted more than 1,500 times tour with tourists who come from all of the world. I am specilized tour guide at Southen part of S.Korea from Andong, Gyeongju, Geoje, TongYoung, Namhae, Suncheon, Yeosu, Gwangju, Jeonju to Busan. I am familiar with every corner of S.Korea, though.

Are you looking for regional specialist? Then, Reach to Cooper Hong and get to Know S.Korea.