ancient ruins
Gyeongju Tumuli Park (Daereungwon)
A vast royal burial ground containing massive grass-covered tomb mounds of Silla Dynasty kings and queens.
43 km · about 50 min drive
Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea · Asia
Gyeongsan-si sits on the route: 25 minutes from Hayang, 43km from Gyeongju Tumuli Park (Daereungwon).
Gyeongsan-si is a city located in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea. With a population of 266,951, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Gyeongsan-si sits in South Korea, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Seoul time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Gyeongsan-si to your route.
Gyeongsan (Korean: 경산; Korean pronunciation: [kjʌŋ.san]) is a satellite city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. Its western border abuts the metropolitan city of Daegu, and much of Gyeongsan lies within the Daegu metropolitan area.
Numerous universities are located in Gyeongsan, such as Yeungnam University,Read more
Daegu University, Daekyeung University, Catholic University of Daegu, Daegu Haany University and Gyeongil University.
Gyeongsan was the host for the 38th International Chemistry Olympiad (2 July 2006 – 11 July 2006).
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Gyeongsan-si is located in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, Asia. The coordinates are 35.8233 latitude, 128.7378 longitude.
Gyeongsan-si has a population of approximately 266,951 people, making it a city in South Korea.
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Full driving guide for South Korea6 notable places within an hour's drive.
ancient ruins
A vast royal burial ground containing massive grass-covered tomb mounds of Silla Dynasty kings and queens.
43 km · about 50 min drive
ancient ruins
The ancient capital of the Silla Kingdom with royal tombs, Buddhist temples, and the oldest astronomical observatory in Asia.
43 km · about 50 min drive
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One of Korea's three jewel temples, founded in 646, whose main hall has no Buddha statue because relics of the Buddha are enshrined in the stupa behind it. A long pine-lined approach leads in from the road.
48 km · about 55 min drive
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A UNESCO masterpiece of ancient Korean Buddhist art and architecture, featuring exquisite stone bridges, pagodas, and golden Buddha statues.
54 km · about 60 min drive
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A stunning eighth-century Buddhist hermitage grotto housing a monumental seated Buddha overlooking the East Sea.
55 km · about 65 min drive
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A remote mountain temple housing the Tripitaka Koreana, the world's most comprehensive collection of Buddhist texts carved on 80,000 woodblocks.
58 km · about 65 min drive
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