Destination briefing
Why travelers stop here
There is no doubt that Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto, located on the slopes of Tohamsan Mountain in Gyeongju, are among the representative cultural heritages of Korea. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto are essential courses to visit in Gyeongju, where you can experience the essence of Buddhist culture from the Silla Dynasty. Beyond Seokguram Grotto, at Janghang-ri Temple Site, you can see the five-story stone pagoda, acclaimed as a masterpiece of the Unified Silla period.
OTA-ready stop
Built into inbound routes and day-tour planning.
Local context
Korea
Travel fit
Course · Gyeongsangbuk-do
![Gyeongju Bulguksa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage]](https://tong.visitkorea.or.kr/cms/resource/70/3506170_image2_1.jpg)


![Gyeongju Seokguram Grotto [UNESCO World Heritage]](http://tong.visitkorea.or.kr/cms/resource/77/3034277_image2_1.jpg)
![Gyeongju Seokguram Grotto [UNESCO World Heritage]](https://tong.visitkorea.or.kr/cms/resource/69/3581269_image2_1.jpg)


