It is a good idea to stay near to the bus terminal where you will be taking a bus to the next destination. This is Dong Daegu Bus Terminal for inter city connection. |
We bought a 9.40am ticket for 4,900KRW to Gyeongju. |
We still have time for our breakfast at the Bus Terminal. |
Our comfortable inter city coach to Gyeongju. |
The bus route from Daegu to Gyeongju with a distance of 66km and it took about 45 minutes for the journey. |
We have arrived at Gyeongju, a museum without walls, rich in history and an architectural wonder especially in the undisturbed and old part of Gyeongju. |
We were as usual ready to explore new ground and where shall we start from here ..... |
Our first visit was our pre-booked accommodation at Sodamjeong Hanokstay. Thank you Anne for the brilliant arrangement. |
We then we visited the Daereungwon Tomb Complex (Cheonmachong Tomb) from the rear entrance. Our bicycles had to be parked outside the parks and the entry fee was 1,000KRW per person. |
The entrance to Cheonmachong Tomb 11,500 artifacts were recovered from this tomb dated back during the 6th century and it was excavated in 1973. |
Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village (경주 교촌마을) |
Lunch time for some local Gyeongju food. |
Delicious Gyeongju food. |
The various places of interest within walking distance. |
The colourful flowers at Tumili Park. |
Gyeongju National Museum - Its holdings are largely devoted to relics of the Silla kingdom, of which Gyeongju was the capital. |
Cheomseongdae observatory that is one of the oldest surviving astronomical observatories in East Asia |
Cheongma 天馬 at the front of Daereungwon Tomb Complex
Jo & myself did not go back for the evening visit of Donggung Palace but instead we headed downtown Gyeongju of the commercial side of it. |
Double rabbit. |
Clip of the day
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