Enjoying Gyeongju in Different Ways

With pleasant breezes and the abundance of autumn, Gyeongju is an ideal travel destination. For people exhausted in body and mind who wish to get away during the holidays, the beautiful cultural city of Gyeongju may provide the answer. Away from bustling city centers, visitors can enjoy a restorative journey found only in Gyeongju, where the past and present meet.

Gyeongju Travel Destination 1. Yangnam Columnar Jointing, Gyeongju

The Yangnam Columnar Jointing in Gyeongju is designated as Natural Monument No. 536. Unlike columnar joints found elsewhere that develop in vertical pillar shapes, the joints here develop horizontally, spreading out in a fan shape. These unusual fan-shaped columnar joints are valued for their rarity and academic significance. Visitors can enjoy a stroll along the coastal path and head down to the beach to take in its romantic atmosphere.

Gyeongju Travel Destination 2. Seokguram Grotto

Seokguram Grotto is a place that adds autumnal charm to the footsteps of history. A hermitage affiliated with Bulguksa Temple, it was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1995. Walking along the forest paths can make worries and feelings of heaviness seem lighter. Both children and adults can find rest throughout the journey as they walk the healing forest paths with light steps. The architectural beauty and creative splendor of Seokguram stem from the strong national spirit of the Silla people.

[Fam Times = Reporter Kim Nam-jun]