North Gyeongsang

Gyeongsangbuk-do is the region with the most concentrated cultural heritage in Korea, encompassing Gyeongju, the thousand-year capital of Silla, and Andong, where Confucian culture remains. There are several UNESCO World Heritage sites including Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto, Daereungwon, Hahoe Village, and Byeongsan Seowon. Along the East Coast, the sea connects to Pohang's Homigot and the waters of Yeongdeok and Uljin. You can combine both historical and coastal travel in one trip.

Travel tips

Gyeongju has many historical sites concentrated in the city center, making it easy to explore by bicycle or on foot. Since there is distance between Gyeongju and Andong, it is better to allocate at least one day for each. Parking around Hwangridangil is difficult on weekends, so public transportation or an early visit is recommended. Ulleungdo ferry services are heavily affected by weather conditions, so allow flexibility in your itinerary.

Districts

Andong-siCheongdo-gunCheongsong-gunChilgok-gunGimcheon-siGumi-siGyeongju-siGyeongsan-siSangjuUiseong-gunUljin-gunUlleung-gunYeongcheon-siYeongdeok-gunYeongju-si

Places in North Gyeongsang (218)

Mungyeongsaejae Open Set
Attractions
Mungyeongsaejae Open Set
North Gyeongsang
Guryongpo Modern History Museum
Culture & Museums
Guryongpo Modern History Museum
North Gyeongsang
Hwanho Park
Attractions
Hwanho Park
North Gyeongsang
Railway Forest & The Garden of Fire
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Railway Forest & The Garden of Fire
North Gyeongsang
Imgoseowon Confucian Academy
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Imgoseowon Confucian Academy
North Gyeongsang
Jangsa Beach
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Jangsa Beach
North Gyeongsang
Cheongdo Namsan Valley
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Cheongdo Namsan Valley
North Gyeongsang
Cheongdo Stone Ice Storage
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Cheongdo Stone Ice Storage
North Gyeongsang
Wolpo Beach
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Wolpo Beach
North Gyeongsang
Jukdosan Observatory
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Jukdosan Observatory
North Gyeongsang
Chuksanhang Port
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Chuksanhang Port
North Gyeongsang
Andong Market Jjimdak Alley
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Andong Market Jjimdak Alley
North Gyeongsang
Bohyunsan Optical Astronomy Observatory
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Bohyunsan Optical Astronomy Observatory
North Gyeongsang
Yeongcheon Dam
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Yeongcheon Dam
North Gyeongsang
Pohang Museum of Steel Art
Culture & Museums
Pohang Museum of Steel Art
North Gyeongsang
Pohang Marine Skywalk
Attractions
Pohang Marine Skywalk
North Gyeongsang
Doseongul Cave
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Doseongul Cave
North Gyeongsang
Cheonmachong Tomb (Daereungwon Ancient Tombs) (천마총(대릉원))
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Cheonmachong Tomb (Daereungwon Ancient Tombs) (천마총(대릉원))
North Gyeongsang
Bongjeongsa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage]
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Bongjeongsa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage]
North Gyeongsang
Buseoksa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage]
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Buseoksa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage]
North Gyeongsang
Ulleungdo Island
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Ulleungdo Island
North Gyeongsang
Bonghwa Cheongnyangsa Temple (청량사(봉화))
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Bonghwa Cheongnyangsa Temple (청량사(봉화))
North Gyeongsang
Head House of the Tapdong Branch of the Goseong Yi Clan
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Head House of the Tapdong Branch of the Goseong Yi Clan
North Gyeongsang
Andong Gunja Village (Ocheon Historic Site) (안동 군자마을(오천유적지))
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Andong Gunja Village (Ocheon Historic Site) (안동 군자마을(오천유적지))
North Gyeongsang
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