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Scenic bridge reconstructed in Silla style near Gyeongju National Museum and Gyochon Traditional Village. It is a popular place for its night view
Woljeonggyo is a covered bridge in Gyeongju, South Korea. Originally built in 760 A.D. during the Unified Silla period and lost during the Joseon period, it was rebuilt and opened in April 2018.
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교촌마을
A traditional Hanok village that was the center of Silla education and the seat of the famous Gyeongju Choi Clan (rich family) for 12 generations. Visitors can experience traditional Korean crafts, taste the famous 'Kyochon Gimbap', and see the well-preserved aristocratic architecture.
경주교촌마을
Gyeongju Gyo-chon Traditional Village has been newly restored and preserves the original form of the cultural heritage. Woljeonggyo Bridge, the largest wooden bridge in Korea, has been newly restored, and colorful lighting can be seen at night.
Located between the Cheomseongdae observatory and the National Museum, some of the trees here are over 2000 years old. According to a legend King Talhae heard a rooster in the forest in the middle of the night. The next morning a baby was found in the forest. The king adopted him, named him Kim Alji and he would eventually become the founder of Gyeongju. The forest was named Gyerim which translates to rooster.
월성지
Wolseong Park, also called Banwolseong or “Half-Moon Fortress,” is the former site of the Silla royal palace in Gyeongju. Although the earthen fortress walls remain, the area is now a large grassy park featuring historical relics and scenic walking paths. Archaeological excavations have uncovered palace foundations, ponds, and artifacts from the Silla Dynasty, providing valuable insight into Korea’s ancient royal culture. Today, the park is a peaceful site popular for strolling, photography, and exploring nearby landmarks such as Cheomseongdae Observatory and Anapji Pond.
첨성대
The oldest existing observatory in the Far East, built during the reign of Queen Seonduk in 634.
월성, Banwolseong(반월성, crescent moon fortress)
This was a palace of the Silla kingdom, and is today a lovely park with some ruins. It contains the 'Seokbinggo' or 'Stone Ice House' built in 1738 for the preservation of food. It looks something like a grave mound (of which there are many in the area).