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1. Bomun Lake

Bomun Lake has the forested Toham Mountain as its backdrop and attracts Korean families and elderly people from the city who are looking for some time away in nature. While you can visit the lake on a day trip, most stay in the Bomun Lake Resort, a tourism complex with several hotels, shops and restaurants by the artificial lake.

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Walk over an idyllic bridge, cruise around in a ferry that is shaped like a giant duck or swan and admire the giant water mill when staying in this lake resort.

2. Bulguksa Temple

Bulguksa is the main temple of the 11th district of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. Even if you are not into Buddhist architecture, it’s worth visiting Bulguk-sa because of its beautiful gardens with arched stone bridges, lotus ponds and drooping willow trees.

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Venture to the forested slopes of Mount Toham to enjoy its picturesque gardens and learn about this highly significant complex dating back to the ancient Silla Kingdom.

3. Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

While in Gyeongju, you won’t want to miss seeing the Gyeongju Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond after dark, when the illuminated pagodas and trees are reflected in the water. The small complex is part of Gyeongju National Park and it’s a local favorite for scenic evening walks.

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This 7th-century royal residence with reflecting pond from the Silla Dynasty looks especially photogenic at night.

4. Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village

Visit the Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village to get a glimpse of the life of the Choi Clan of Korea, take part in artisan workshops, have a traditional Korean meal and taste the heritage-listed sake known as Gyeongju Gyodong Beopju liquor.

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A tour of this folkloric settlement in a rural setting gives you an insight into how people used to live in the ancient city of Gyeongju.

5. Andong Hahoe Folk Village

Journey back to the 16th century at the time-honored Andong Hahoe Folk Village. Experience an ancient Korean way of life while peeking inside quaint houses, dining on local delicacies and watching a mask dance. Andong Hahoe Folk Village is a living village where residents carry out their daily routines as people did during the Joseon Dynasty. In 2010 it became a recognized UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Spend a day discovering the centuries-old traditions of a village from the Joseon Dynasty. Sample typical food, watch folk shows and enjoy views from a cliff top.

What to do in North Gyeongsang

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Bomun Lake

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Walk over an idyllic bridge, cruise around in a ferry that is shaped like a giant duck or swan and admire the giant water mill when staying in this lake resort.

Bulguksa Temple

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Venture to the forested slopes of Mount Toham to enjoy its picturesque gardens and learn about this highly significant complex dating back to the ancient Silla Kingdom.

Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

This 7th-century royal residence with reflecting pond from the Silla Dynasty looks especially photogenic at night.

Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village

A tour of this folkloric settlement in a rural setting gives you an insight into how people used to live in the ancient city of Gyeongju.

Andong Hahoe Folk Village

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Spend a day discovering the centuries-old traditions of a village from the Joseon Dynasty. Sample typical food, watch folk shows and enjoy views from a cliff top.

Gyeongju National Museum

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Admire a treasure trove of precious relics from the Silla dynasty in the former capital of the ancient Korean millennial kingdom.

Cheomseongdae

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A National Treasure of Korea, this ancient astronomical observatory, in the shape of a big bottle, is the oldest one of its kind in East Asia.

Moonlight Bridge

Moonlight Bridge is just one of the places to see in Andong, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's forests or visit its temples.

Hwangnidan-gil Road

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Hwangnidan-gil Road during your trip to Gyeongju. Amble within the forests or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

Explore areas of North Gyeongsang

Waegwan

If you're spending some time in Waegwan, Waegwan Market and Daeju Bowling Alley are top sights worth seeing.

Hupo-ri

Though Hupo-ri may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Deunggisan Skywalk and Wolsongjeong Pavilion.

Namcheon

You might consider checking out Inter-Burgo Gyeongsan Country Club while you're exploring Namcheon and the larger Gyeongsan area.

Jicheon

While Jicheon isn't home to many top sights, Firefly Park and Ugyeong Bowling Plaza are some notable places to visit nearby.

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