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This fortress used to extend for 6 kilometers to protect the country from Japanese attacks. Today only a few stone foundations and a temple remain.
Myeonghwalseong or Myeonghwalsanseong was a Silla-era Korean fortress on the mountain Myeonghwalsan in what is now Gyeongju, South Korea. On January 21, 1963, it was made Historic Site of South Korea No. 47. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site entitled Gyeongju Historic Areas, as part of the Sanseong Fortress Belt.
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경주 동궁원
A large-scale botanical garden and bird park inspired by Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond. It features a massive glass greenhouse with subtropical plants and a bird park where visitors can interact with various species. It is a very popular spot for families.
보문관광단지/普門觀光團地
A getaway for the locals both in the spring for the cherry blossom and in the summer for canoeing and seeing open air concerts and theater performances. Several restaurants, stores and activities. Very busy in the summer, remarkably less so outside the season.
An amusement park with a Ferris wheel, a roller coaster and other rides. It also incorporates several smaller theme parks such as the water park California Beach, the Kiddy Land and the Children's Animal Ranch.
Try out recreational shooting with real guns.
캘리포니아 비치 워터파크
California Beach is a large water park located in Gyeongju’s Bomun Tourist Complex. Inspired by California’s beaches, the park features wave pools, water slides, lazy rivers, and kid-friendly play zones. It is designed as a family-friendly summer destination and is connected to Gyeongju World amusement park, allowing visitors to enjoy both attractions. With seasonal events and various leisure facilities, California Beach is one of Gyeongju’s most popular summer spots.
Permanent exhibition consisting of pictures, sculptures and media installations. Also differently themed temporary exhibitions.